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If you're divorced, have had some kids but don't want anymore, and don't really want to get married again, is it unrealistic to hope for a long term relationship that doesn't feel the need to move in together or progress beyond regular dating?
I like to go out on the weekends, but also kind of like my own space? To me, once you move in together it's all just household chores and wishing they would close the bathroom door.
Someone to go out with on Friday or Saturday nights and holidays, have sex, enjoy each other's company, but also have our own lives?
If you're divorced, have had some kids but don't want anymore, and don't really want to get married again, is it unrealistic to hope for a long term relationship that doesn't feel the need to move in together or progress beyond regular dating?
I like to go out on the weekends, but also kind of like my own space? To me, once you move in together it's all just household chores and wishing they would close the bathroom door.
Someone to go out with on Friday or Saturday nights and holidays, have sex, enjoy each other's company, but also have our own lives?
To answer your first question: Yes, you can
To answer your second question: Even singles with no children, who have never been married and for those who wish to marry again have a difficult time getting dates for Friday, Saturday night, have sex, and enjoy each other's company.
If you're divorced, have had some kids but don't want anymore, and don't really want to get married again, is it unrealistic to hope for a long term relationship that doesn't feel the need to move in together or progress beyond regular dating?
I like to go out on the weekends, but also kind of like my own space? To me, once you move in together it's all just household chores and wishing they would close the bathroom door.
Someone to go out with on Friday or Saturday nights and holidays, have sex, enjoy each other's company, but also have our own lives?
This is what I would prefer! I don't think it is realistic however. The continued frequency and physical interaction is bound to build a bond between two people and I don't think it can be avoided.
People want progress in life. They want to know their lives are going somewhere. They want meaning. They hate ruts.
I think you can get in a rut at any stage along the way - I think it would be easier to keep it interesting if you are just planning one really great date a week, and you're more likely to get in a rut if you're married, but that's just me.
While this article is slanted toward cohabitation, the same has applied to many who simply choose not to live with someone at all.
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The U.S. Census Bureau has reported that from 1990 to 1999, the percentage of unmarried senior couples 65 and older rose significantly. Forbes reports "In 2006, 1.8 million Americans aged 50 and above lived in heterosexual "unmarried-partner households," a 50% increase from 2000, figures Bowling Green State University demographer Susan Brown
For many senior citizens, marriage simply is not financially practical.
well, I'm not a senior, but I guess I will be eventually, so if we're really talking about "indefinitely" that is relevant.
the financial part mentioned in those articles related to seniors isn't my primary concern, but it is true that unnecessary financial complication is probably the third in my list of reasons I don't want to get remarried.
well, I'm not a senior, but I guess I will be eventually, so if we're really talking about "indefinitely" that is relevant.
the financial part mentioned in those articles related to seniors isn't my primary concern, but it is true that unnecessary financial complication is probably the third in my list of reasons I don't want to get remarried.
I know you are not a senior and I apologize if you thought I was suggesting that, but if you want to simply date 'indefinitely' this is what you are looking at.
People want progress in life. They want to know their lives are going somewhere. They want meaning. They hate ruts.
The only difference between a "rut" and a "grave", is the depth of the hole...just thinkin !
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