theBrokenMuse Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 At 40+, chances of a relationship with someone of your liking go down dramatically, for most people. After a 'very long' time, you will be older, which will reduce your chances even more. A 50+ woman, in most cases, is not an attractive proposition for a relationship. Harsh, but true, in majority of cases. I guess you are sticking to him because he is the only option you have, despite him not caring. If you want happiness, a huge mindset change needs to happen. And men probably should not be part of it. That's not true anymore. It was when people were getting married and staying married but now it's all the rage to have two or three marriages under your belt. Thanks to MLCs, the throw-away culture driven by the demand for instant short-term happiness here in the states, and empty nest syndrome the amount of divorced folks over the hill aren't slim pickings.
moo Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 oversees2004, I grew up with parents that had a really bad marriage. My mother was sad all of the time. I ended up in some relationships that mimicked my parents' marriage. I think that although divorce hurts kids, it can be better that growing up in house where the marriage is bad and one or both or the aduts are very unhappy.
asireen Posted July 25, 2009 Posted July 25, 2009 That's not true anymore. It was when people were getting married and staying married but now it's all the rage to have two or three marriages under your belt. Thanks to MLCs, the throw-away culture driven by the demand for instant short-term happiness here in the states, and empty nest syndrome the amount of divorced folks over the hill aren't slim pickings. I agree that the availability of 50+ men and women is there, but at that age most people do become quite rigid in their views, requirements, etc. Therefore, a long term relationship, and the accompanying adjustments and compromises, become difficult. As a result, there are plenty of 50+ men and women who may want to be in relationships, but are not. I think some folks in that age group just give up looking for one.
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