why do people bother getting married at 50 - 60 or older? (dating, girlfriend)
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when I hear older people around 50 or older talking about dating for some reason it just seems like they're too old for that? when an old guy calls a lady his girlfriend that sounds like something only a high school / college age person says, not something a middle aged or senior citizen would say
most people marry to raise a family and if the woman is past child bearing age she's not marriage material, if your not going to raise a family the marriage isnt necessary in my opinion
when I hear older people around 50 or older talking about dating for some reason it just seems like they're too old for that? when an old guy calls a lady his girlfriend that sounds like something only a high school / college age person says, not something a middle aged or senior citizen would say
most people marry to raise a family and if the woman is past child bearing age she's not marriage material, if your not going to raise a family the marriage isnt necessary in my opinion
How old are you? Just wait until you grow up. You will see how childish and ignorant you sound right now.
I'm going to go way out on a limb here and say they do it because the idea makes them happy.
But please, if you are opposed to such silliness feel free to wage a one man war against marriage between people 50 and older.
when I hear older people around 50 or older talking about dating for some reason it just seems like they're too old for that? when an old guy calls a lady his girlfriend that sounds like something only a high school / college age person says, not something a middle aged or senior citizen would say
most people marry to raise a family and if the woman is past child bearing age she's not marriage material, if your not going to raise a family the marriage isnt necessary in my opinion
You haven't been around here much, I take it. You'd be surprised how many people here, and it's mostly the college students and 20-somethings, say they plan to be child-free their whole lives, and are looking for a partner who feels the same. Marriage is not about raising a family. Marriage isn't even necessarily about sex. It's about companionship, mutual support and bonding, a basic human need. It's the people who miss that basic fact and think it's about sex (and therefore they have to marry someone "hot") who are usually the ones who come back crying about a cheating spouse, or one who doesn't like sex, or one who "let themselves go", etc. etc.
It does sound funny to hear older people talk about a bf or gf, but...what else are they supposed to call them? With musical chair marriage these days, not to mention death/bereavement, people date at all ages. Deal with it. It might be you at 65, playing the field.
They marry for love and companionship. That is, People in this age group who still want that and aren't looking for someone younger to start a family with.
when I hear older people around 50 or older talking about dating for some reason it just seems like they're too old for that? when an old guy calls a lady his girlfriend that sounds like something only a high school / college age person says, not something a middle aged or senior citizen would say
most people marry to raise a family and if the woman is past child bearing age she's not marriage material, if your not going to raise a family the marriage isnt necessary in my opinion
Then if you're not married don't bother to date. Your problem is solved.
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