My gosh I certainly hope not. I want very much to find someone to spend the rest of my life with. I want someone to spoil, lavish with attention, be wonderfully sexual with and all the other great parts of being with a mate. And, of course, I woud want the same in return. So, once again, I sure hope it isn't too late.
Debbie
posted by DEBBABS
about 1 month ago
It may be, but it's not too late to grow oldER with someone. This woman longs for just such a relationship despite my independence. I don't need anyone to take care of me or support me, other than emotionally. If a relationship enriches my life, I will want it to continue indefinitely.
I believe some women say they're happy alone, yet if the right enriching relationship evolved, they would be happy in it as well.
Now, if you're talking marriage, my opinion is in flux on that scenario. I have built a sound life for myself financially, and I am not willing to risk that. I entered my first marriage for life and it ended after 25 years despite my desire to have it continue. I know when I accept a commitment I will honor it, yet I know not about a potential partner. Gosh, I hope I don't sound jaded; I guess the old adage "Once burned, twice shy" applies here.
I'll never stop being open to a relationship that may enrich my life and the life of my partner.
It's never too late--but at this age what one must remember is that compatibility is ever so much more important so we don't waste time going through a divorce and having to "look" again....
posted by Sweet48
about 1 month ago
Yeah. Easy I wonder that too. Brings a tear to my eye when I see an elderly couple walking down the street hand in hand. Met an older gentleman who is living next door to next door the other day. Name is Frank. He's 95. His wife passed on back in '98. What a glorious old gent he is. Never ventures outside without a coat and tie on. Takes the neighbors boxer dog for a walk every other day. He's got his old missus's ashes in an urn over there. I don't know. Maybe we are getting old.
It just might be, if you let it.
posted by Rogerx
about 1 month ago
It's never too late, you just have to be open for an adventure. I find alot of men are just stuck in their old ways...
I'm not saying all men, I'm saying some men.
..just saying...
posted by txrosey
about 1 month ago
It is a great question and I wonder about it myself. However, what makes a great couple? I recently watched my cousin and her husband who have been married for over 40 years, and this is what I observed. Doing little things for the other person, like getting a cup of coffee, doing the dishes after a meal, saying thank you and being grateful for what the other person does, being affectionate with little kisses, and hugs even when someone else is there, and speaking softly with kindness to each other. I have to say I think each one of us who wants to have a relationship is able to do these things for the other.
Hey, am I stuck?? with my head up my a$$??
If so, I gotta change and soon.
posted by Rogerx
about 1 month ago
I think when the right one comes along, we won't have to second guess ourselves and try to protect ourselves and all the other "reasons" why the relationship won't work that are just our subconscience feeding us excuses because our hearts know, this one is NOT the right one.
We will just know they are the right one for us and everything else will just fall in line and get worked out.
That's probably silly romatism, but I still feel it's true. When they are the right one, obstacles are overcome.
It's never too late, you just have to be open for an adventure. I find alot of women are just stuck in their old ways...
I'm not saying all men, I'm saying some women.
