> the fact that adults are expected to live lives wholly independent of their parents. (And so often seem to begrudge their parents.) Divorce rates used to be

> the fact that adults are expected to live lives wholly independent of their parents. (And so often seem to begrudge their parents.) Divorce rates used to be lower. Was that because people were genuinely happier with each other, or was the divorce just not a viable option for many people? In the same way - yes, people used to live around their multigenerational families more, but was it really their choice?