I have been married and divorced twice. The last divorce was 2 1/2 years ago. Recently, I have begun to wonder if there is an "expiration date" on a woman's marriage material status.
I haven't tried to be in any serious relationships since the last divorce because I wanted to be sure I was ok being me. I am also not the type to feels "I must get married". But, it has crossed my mind that maybe my expiration date has expired.
What are your thoughts on the possibility of another marriage in your future?
Never give up, if that is what you want. I say go for it.
When my father died, (they were married for 35 years)my mother remarried, her new marriage lasted only a couple years and he died. She is now 70 years old and has recently remarried again.
She also moved from Tennessee to Israel of all places.
I think of marriage differently now that I am older. When younger you don't put the heavly emotional thought in it...you fall in love a certain time passes and you get married. Now I think it has a heavier emotional tag to it so to speak. I will not get married until I am sure I am completely committed to another person in every way and able to love them unconditionally. You have to want to compromise, take care of in the real sense of the word (old age, disease, etc.), and embrace their needs with yours...along with their kids, grandkids, etc. I also think this is a huge compliment when people get married after considering all the above...of all the people in the world I choose you to grow old and die with...
I haven't really thought of it as giving up. I have just been wondering if working women like myself are destined to be married at this point in life. But, good for your Mother! I hope # 3 is good to her and they have a long and happy life together.
I can't tell if you really posted to the wrong thread or if you were choosing the updated version of "Why buy the cow when you can get the milk for free?" theory.
Gee , I hope so. I love being married. It renews me and the better side of me comes forth. I love being in love and being loved. I'm much better as two.
Ihave been married three times. One divorce and two times widowed. Gosh, I hope I don't wait too long before the right fella comes tumbling forward. Kat
Love her and cherish her and always communicate with her, share everything and hold no secrets from one another, and you just might have a chance at forever.
I don't know if I would a third time? I do know if I even considered it, I would have to be 99.9% sure it would last. I will not go through another divorce.
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I haven't tried to be in any serious relationships since the last divorce because I wanted to be sure I was ok being me. I am also not the type to feels "I must get married". But, it has crossed my mind that maybe my expiration date has expired.
What are your thoughts on the possibility of another marriage in your future?