I think that Asian-American attitude on marriage is different depending on the generation...
First generation...Did not grow up in America...Try to avoid divorce at all costs...
1.5 and 2nd generations...Grew up in America...They are not afraid to divorce...Many of them will not stay in unhappy marriages for the sake of "saving face"...
Just my opinion...
Yes,....which is why I stated that at his age of 72 he was likely ‘old school’ in his thinking.