Are some older men too set in their ways? (65)
I am not sure what I think yet but I all for accommodation of needs. 
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"Are some older men too set in their ways?"
What ever could POSSIBLY give you such a foolish notion??
What ever could POSSIBLY give you such a foolish notion??
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Nice post Taino, although I really can't contribute (obviously because of my age and being a male, it's hard for me to really understand the mentality of older men), I think this has the potential to be a good discussion.
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no, I think older men can be open to new ideas. Try them, can it really hurt? 
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Hi tain 
I think it depends on the individual, and works both ways. I have found that getting into a relationship again has required compromise from both of us, after living alone. 
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avecaim: no, I think older men can be open to new ideas. Try them, can it really hurt?
My mind should NOT be going there..
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I should not try older men anymore and try some men my age 
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Can only speak for myself But I am always open for discussing and experimenting with new ways in all aspects of life and how to get the most enjoyment from it and give the most enjoyment.
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avecaim: no, I think older men can be open to new ideas. Try them, can it really hurt?
Been there done that and yes sometimes it can hurt if one or both is inflexible. Whether younger or older there may be times when it requires some form of accommodation from both. Some sort of give and take. JMHO.
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older men are no more set in there ways than younger men. through-out my life i have discovered one trait that links all men, young or old, together. That trait is Hard-headed stubborness!
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try NEW things, I get it now, or do I ??------ This thread is Archived ------
edenparadise: older men are no more set in there ways than younger men. through-out my life i have discovered one trait that links all men, young or old, together. That trait is Hard-headed stubborness!
Precisely!!
ANd from reading the forums, it is obvious most women like it hard..
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HJFinAZ: Precisely!!
ANd from reading the forums, it is obvious most women like it hard..
took the words from my mouth almost, great minds think alike.ANd from reading the forums, it is obvious most women like it hard..
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Younger people are usually not so set in their ways, and are generally more flexible about certain kinds of things like living arrangements, but in the long-run that aspect of a relationship will diminish and eventually become a non-factor; the main factor will ultimately by the personality and character of the individual.
In other words, if you get involved long-term with a young person, those qualities directly attributable to youth will wane and inevitably cease to be a factor. In one sense you might be better off being with someone who's "set in their ways," because at least then you'll know what you're getting into. A young person may not be initially so "set," but will definitely get there - and in ways that may prove rather unpredictable. That's why young marriages so often end - the people change and grown apart as they find their natural comfort zones.
In other words, if you get involved long-term with a young person, those qualities directly attributable to youth will wane and inevitably cease to be a factor. In one sense you might be better off being with someone who's "set in their ways," because at least then you'll know what you're getting into. A young person may not be initially so "set," but will definitely get there - and in ways that may prove rather unpredictable. That's why young marriages so often end - the people change and grown apart as they find their natural comfort zones.
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tainogirl: Well there has been much debate about whether older men or younger guys are better for a relationship. I feel both have their pros and cons. In my experience although a lot of younger men may lack the life experience and years of older men, many are more open to new things and willing to learn new things as well. On the other hand a lot of older men though brimming with loads of life experience are not always as open, they have done things a particular way all their life and wish to continue despite the fact that their partners may change, if they cannot have things done a certain way then this is the beginning of problems.
Now don't get me wrong their are many older men who are a breath of fresh air but there are those who are eternally stuck in one way of thinking and expect their partners to always be the ones to accommodate. How does this work if their partner is way younger than them?
How many would already have found someone if they were less inflexible? Many will divorce and go off to marry a younger woman because they say that she keeps them young, but in this case there will have to be some accommodating to this younger person and who will be more willing to accommodate them a younger or an older woman? Would like to hear what you guy's think.
Now don't get me wrong their are many older men who are a breath of fresh air but there are those who are eternally stuck in one way of thinking and expect their partners to always be the ones to accommodate. How does this work if their partner is way younger than them?
How many would already have found someone if they were less inflexible? Many will divorce and go off to marry a younger woman because they say that she keeps them young, but in this case there will have to be some accommodating to this younger person and who will be more willing to accommodate them a younger or an older woman? Would like to hear what you guy's think.
so... whats your question???....
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to each their own,what works for one,may not work for someone else,everyone has to find what works for them 
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Ambrose2007: Younger people are usually not so set in their ways, and are generally more flexible about certain kinds of things like living arrangements, but in the long-run that aspect of a relationship will diminish and eventually become a non-factor; the main factor will ultimately by the personality and character of the individual.
In other words, if you get involved long-term with a young person, those qualities directly attributable to youth will wane and inevitably cease to be a factor. In one sense you might be better off being with someone who's "set in their ways," because at least then you'll know what you're getting into. A young person may not be initially so "set," but will definitely get there - and in ways that may prove rather unpredictable. That's why young marriages so often end - the people change and grown apart as they find their natural comfort zones.
In other words, if you get involved long-term with a young person, those qualities directly attributable to youth will wane and inevitably cease to be a factor. In one sense you might be better off being with someone who's "set in their ways," because at least then you'll know what you're getting into. A young person may not be initially so "set," but will definitely get there - and in ways that may prove rather unpredictable. That's why young marriages so often end - the people change and grown apart as they find their natural comfort zones.
Yes but are people supposed to remain the same forever. People do change and grow as they experience new situations. Is the ending of young marriages just due to people changing and growing or to other factors as well and could this not be said for older age group marriages as well?
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Now don't get me wrong their are many older men who are a breath of fresh air but there are those who are eternally stuck in one way of thinking and expect their partners to always be the ones to accommodate. How does this work if their partner is way younger than them?
How many would already have found someone if they were less inflexible? Many will divorce and go off to marry a younger woman because they say that she keeps them young, but in this case there will have to be some accommodating to this younger person and who will be more willing to accommodate them a younger or an older woman? Would like to hear what you guy's think.