I am closing in on 50 and have never been married. I date on a fairly regular basis, but as of yet, never been married. Should I be concerned that I still haven't found anyone to spend the rest of my life with?
2007-11-27 09:55:49 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I should have mentioned, I am a male..with really long hair
2007-11-27 10:11:23 · update #1
I think if you're happy where you're at, then why does it matter if you're married or how old ou are. I would be more concerned if you were on your third or fourth marriage.
2007-11-27 10:01:22 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You are on no one else's schedule but your own. There's no rule or law that says you have to be married by a specific age. You are at a point where you know exactly what you want and need in a spouse. That is a wonderful advantage. When you do marry, you will be much more likely to have a healthy, long-lasting relationship, and for that you will be truely thankful, I'm sure.
2007-11-27 10:01:42 · answer #2 · answered by prissytwin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were ready for it you would have found someone..
Lots of people your age have had one or two marriages by now, and I dont think they are any better off from it, at the end of the day, its not having a marriage that makes your life worthwhile. If its what you want, then go towards it of course but I dont htink you should worry too much about it.
2007-11-27 10:00:19 · answer #3 · answered by zimba 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, I know a 50 year old male whose never been married and has no children. It depends on what you want in life. Just because you're older, doesn't mean you have to settle for less. . . but also, don't make your expectations too high. Good Luck!
2007-11-27 09:59:35 · answer #4 · answered by peaches6 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Maybe, if you date a lot why haven't you found the right woman for your self? You have to ask your self what you are doing wrong. Are they the once breaking up with you or are you breaking up with them. If you are breaking up with them that means that you don't want to commit. Try looking for someone who has a lot of things similar to you and is what you are looking for. Looks is not the first thing you should see about her. You have to know the person inside.
2007-11-27 10:06:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not at all.
My aunt is in her 40s and has never been married and had a grand total of 3 boyfriends in her life.
Some people just never find the perfect someone.
Some people just enjoy being on their own, but still dating.
And some people just like being on their own always.
If you're worried about it and you want to get married, start dating one person for a longer period of time, get to know them better and see if you click, but don't marry simply for the sake of getting married.
There's nothing wrong with never getting married :)
I had a cousin who never married, she had a boyfriend she lived with, but they never wanted to get married.
Its just not for some.
2007-11-27 10:01:33 · answer #6 · answered by KittensN'Muffins 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if you are happy the way you are then there is no need to be concerned that you haven't found anyone to spend the rest of your life with. he'll be waiting when you find him so why settle for second best.
2007-11-27 10:09:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really think you should be worried some people get married and some people don't. It's a fact of life. (I think)
Besides maybe you never found anyone you had a true bond with. If you still want to be married I would try looking on www.Eharmony.com
2007-11-27 10:01:37 · answer #8 · answered by bluelink97 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm not concerned at all, but I'm obviously not you. Enjoy your life, that's what matters the most! If dating alone makes you happy, then date. If you want to explore other options, that's also fine. You're the only one who can decide what will make you happy and what won't, after all....
2007-11-27 09:59:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No! It is much more important to find the right guy than to get married. You deserve to have a guy that is completely right. He is out there! Don't give up, and don't put pressure on yourself to get married. Trust me, when you find the right guy, you won't have any doubts about whether you should get married.
Good luck!
2007-11-27 10:04:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marriage DOES NOT GUARANTEE that you will spend the rest of your life with someone. If anything, the chances of that relationship ENDING on a sour note are larger if you marry, moreso than you spending eternity with that so-called special someone.
One of my closest friends dated her x-husband for about 7 years. Yes, they married and after 3 months of marriage...
they filed for a divorce. I think if they have kept the relationship the way it was...they'd still be together.
I say you just enjoy your dating, if you like someone lots...just live with them. Marriage is just a piece of paper!
2007-11-27 10:01:01 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋