Do you think a divorced female in her mid 50's would be happier and better off if she re-married or if she stayed single?
2007-03-13 15:41:44 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
It really depends on what you would be happy doing, because happiness in your life is all that matters.
2007-03-13 15:45:22 · answer #1 · answered by april h 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, I can tell you that I am 50 and I am also single. I was married to someone for 17 years. Have dated and lived with a few since then, have found that every man that I have met seems to think that cheating is ok or the thing to do, bull. So until I can find a man that doesn't want to cheat and knows how to treat a woman right, I am staying single. It would sure be nice to find someone that wants to settle down and grow old with someone on their side. And another thing, being in our 50's and set in our ways, don't believe that for one minute. We might be set in our ways, but hey, we can change a little. I am old fashion and that will never change in me at all. But I do like to get out and kick my heels up once in awhile. So at my age, if I find someone out there that meets what I am looking for in a man, I just might get married again, as I don't plan on staying single the rest of my life. Age has no bearings on happiness and marriage. I have known couples that got married when they were in their 80's. So if you find someone out there that you love and care that much about and they feel the same as you do about it, go for it. Don't give up, I'm not.
2007-03-13 23:27:45 · answer #2 · answered by SapphireB 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that a good marriage with a compatible partner can certainly add endless joy to the lives of those involved. So, if the woman in question can find the 'right' man then she may be happier if she re-married.
However, the woman should not just get married just for the sake of being married because a bad marriage/relationship would no doubt be much worse than if she had remained single.
Ideally, she would build a full life for herself and learn to be happy with and to enjoy life on her own. Then, if a man comes along who fits into that life all the better. If not, she's still living a happy, full life.
2007-03-13 23:11:58 · answer #3 · answered by RMarcin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I'm a divorced female not quite mid 50s and I am much happier being single.
2007-03-13 22:58:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess if you where marrying for the money you would be better off but at our age whats the point I mean i have kids grand kids and not so far off i give them about 3 or 4 years my grand kids will be having kids .Me myself I'm happier by myself but if i do fined an older woman with a chunk of change and wont's to sail the Caribbean then I'm out of here. You may be the type of person that needs a companion only you can figure that out.
2007-03-13 23:11:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on what would make the person
happy. Experience sometimes dictates what one
needs in life and sometimes marriage is not it.
However true love has no age and if two people
have that then they can be compatable to each
other and live as one in a marriage frame. How-
ever sometimes age dictates the reality of one
being with another because of past life experien-
ces. So someone that is older has a lot tougher
time finding that right person to be with but it is not
impossible. Hold your head up high stand tall and
go for whatever makes you happy just be sure
and you will be satisfied in the end.
2007-03-13 23:00:29 · answer #6 · answered by RudiA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, on Saturday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday married is better, but Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday single is better. Actually, I like being married at this very moment, but if you asked me last week I'd have said stay single and have fun! Depends what you're looking for in life. How long have you been divorced? If you just got divorced, give yourself some time to discover yourself. If it's been a while and you've fallen in love again and truly want to be with someone for the rest of your life, then by all means, marry him!
2007-03-13 22:47:15 · answer #7 · answered by 1978girl 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If I was in my mid 50's and divorced I probably would stay divorced. Why have another headache coming your way? It would be more fun and relaxing if you stay single.
2007-03-13 23:20:40 · answer #8 · answered by Theresa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's entirely a matter of her choice and preferences. Unless she really feels that she needs to be married then she could probably be pretty happy single if she isn't afraid to do things sometimes by herself.
Both married and single life have their up sides and their downsides.
2007-03-13 22:49:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mum is divorced and 53. She has guys want to date her but she says that now that she's done putting up with men, she realizes she's content that way. I couldn't imagine growing old alone. But I never walked in her shoes. I think the human soul is more complete with its match. Can you find that match at 50+? Probably.
Best of luck to you!!!
2007-03-14 00:05:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to some articles or news or whatever, single people live longer. But do you want to stay single just to prove you can live longer? Live longer for WHAT, you might want to ask. Only you have the answer I guess, but for me, it might be better to be re-married as you by now know what are the characteristics you want from a man. Perhaps all you need is time, and while you're still healing, just have a lil patieeeennce......
2007-03-13 22:47:01 · answer #11 · answered by joulsey 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋