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I actually enjoy being with my husband, I never get tired of his company. We've never taken vacations separately. We don't need that proverbial time alone. I think I've said it before on here, he's my best friend. He and I think so much alike and agree that life is short, so is our time together.
I've always said IF something would happen to him, I wouldn't date, I have no desire to replace him for companionship or anything else. Why? Because he is the love of my life and I always tell others, I've got steak, I won't ever settle for hamburger. I remember when we watched the movie 'The Notebook' at the end, he said that's how we'll go.
I actually enjoy being with my husband, I never get tired of his company. We've never taken vacations separately. We don't need that proverbial time alone. I think I've said it before on here, he's my best friend. He and I think so much alike and agree that life is short, so is our time together.
I've always said IF something would happen to him, I wouldn't date, I have no desire to replace him for companionship or anything else. Why? Because he is the love of my life and I always tell others, I've got steak, I won't ever settle for hamburger. I remember when we watched the movie 'The Notebook' at the end, he said that's how we'll go.
This is terrific, inspirational, and rarely heard anymore, it seems. I'm so glad you shared.
My wife passed away nine years ago. I miss her, and I miss the companionship. I also miss not having had children. I work alone, I eat alone, I go on vacation alone, I go out alone. I hate it. I hate not having someone to share my life and experiences with. It scares me to think about aging alone and dying alone.
I have a single brother, father, uncle, and I know many other single men, and none of them enjoy being single.
As a man, my point of view is that most women become more irritable with age. Once the kids are gone (if they had any), it seems a lot of women become easily annoyed with her spouses, as well as with friends. So many women I know in their 50s and older, who were delightful company in their younger days seem to become easily irritataed, more solitary and less engaged with other people. My one sister-in-law travels frequently to get away from my brother. He is the most laid back agreeable person in the world but annoys her to no end because, “ he doesn’t do anything.” Umm, he’s still working full time and likes to relax on the weekends. I know women who complain that their friends have become boring, after being friends for 25 years. Seems to me a lot of women of a certain age are unhappy with themselves but believe the problem is everyone else. I don’t know why other men quickly remarry when they go through a divorce or their wife dies. Seems to me most men are more content with aging than women. Why live with someone who is chronically discontent.
As a man, my point of view is that most women become more irritable with age. Once the kids are gone (if they had any), it seems a lot of women become easily annoyed with her spouses, as well as with friends. So many women I know in their 50s and older, who were delightful company in their younger days seem to become easily irritataed, more solitary and less engaged with other people. My one sister-in-law travels frequently to get away from my brother. He is the most laid back agreeable person in the world but annoys her to no end because, “ he doesn’t do anything.” Umm, he’s still working full time and likes to relax on the weekends. I know women who complain that their friends have become boring, after being friends for 25 years. Seems to me a lot of women of a certain age are unhappy with themselves but believe the problem is everyone else. I don’t know why other men quickly remarry when they go through a divorce or their wife dies. Seems to me most men are more content with aging than women. Why live with someone who is chronically discontent.
Thanks - good observation.
Wonder if they have hit the "is that all there is phase of life"? Are we more sensitive in general?
As a man, my point of view is that most women become more irritable with age. Once the kids are gone (if they had any), it seems a lot of women become easily annoyed with her spouses, as well as with friends. So many women I know in their 50s and older, who were delightful company in their younger days seem to become easily irritataed, more solitary and less engaged with other people. My one sister-in-law travels frequently to get away from my brother. He is the most laid back agreeable person in the world but annoys her to no end because, “ he doesn’t do anything.” Umm, he’s still working full time and likes to relax on the weekends. I know women who complain that their friends have become boring, after being friends for 25 years. Seems to me a lot of women of a certain age are unhappy with themselves but believe the problem is everyone else. I don’t know why other men quickly remarry when they go through a divorce or their wife dies. Seems to me most men are more content with aging than women. Why live with someone who is chronically discontent.
This is very, very close to what I would have written had I chosen to elaborate on my comment made early in the thread.
It can be summed up with "nag, nag, nag". So many older women become insufferable....at home and at work. My very favorite people in life have always been women. But sadly, in today's world, the wonderful qualities that endear them to me largely vanish by middle age.
This is very, very close to what I would have written had I chosen to elaborate on my comment made early in the thread.
It can be summed up with "nag, nag, nag". So many older women become insufferable....at home and at work. My very favorite people in life have always been women. But sadly, in today's world, the wonderful qualities that endear them to me largely vanish by middle age.
but what if you are not a "nag, nag, nag" type of person?
but what if you are not a "nag, nag, nag" type of person?
Then you are a refreshing exception.
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