I'm 57 and never been married and never will. Have no regrets at all. No desire to be in a long term relationship either. I find I get bored of seeing the same person day in and day out. So why waste my time or someone else.For people over 40 who have stayed away from marriage/relationships all the time hobbying actively how do you feel about life? Do you miss long term companionship and other benefits that come with a family?
Nice sentiment, but unfortunately not a reality for most. We are pressured and conditioned to observe the societal norms.Hmm I think some men just prefer to be living the bachelor because they do not have to go through the daily struggles and fights a couple may have. Also some men just suit being single for life, they may have a lifestyle that just doesnt allow for them to settle down with anyone. You wanna be single thats fine, you wanna be in a relationship that is also fine. What matters I find is that the individual is happy with the lifestyle/ path he has chosen.
I know its not true for mostNice sentiment, but unfortunately not a reality for most. We are pressured and conditioned to observe the societal norms.
Im the same, I although I was married and had kids never the kids but I got bored with the marriage. Looking back I realized I ended most of my relationships because of boredom. Ill see the same sp maybe 3 or 4 times then move on.I'm 57 and never been married and never will. Have no regrets at all. No desire to be in a long term relationship either. I find I get bored of seeing the same person day in and day out. So why waste my time or someone else.
Happiness is not living the life other people want you to live.Nice sentiment, but unfortunately not a reality for most. We are pressured and conditioned to observe the societal norms.
I also know that the family is the basic social unit upon which the whole western(and not only) civilization has been constructed. In my little corner of the world it is an actual commandment to procreate and exist within a structured community that can only exist because of the families. The happiness, according to the prevailing wisdom, cannot be found outside of those structures. And I tend to agree with that as the single by choice segment is rather thin, besides a few exceptions.Happiness is not living the life other people want you to live.
Happiness is living true to yourself.
You do know that the social norm is a high divorce rate.
I'm speaking in generalities. I do know that there are exceptions to everything. "Happiness" is a result of many factors. But, our society has been designed for group effort, from raising children to the general economic well-being of the whole countries.No denying that one can be happy in a marriage but don't deny that one can also be unhappy in a marriage.
Not everyone lives in your little corner of the world. You do what makes you happy.
Not everyone needs to procreate. We're not living in the dark ages. Population growth is not going to suffer without you.
Men who are single that want to eventually get married or have kids should have a healthy dating life regardless of the age they are in. Men should never substitute seeing SP's for being in a relationship.For people over 40 who have stayed away from marriage/relationships all the time hobbying actively how do you feel about life? Do you miss long term companionship and other benefits that come with a family?