Originally Posted by
DayMan69
A serious question deserves serious analysis.
You marry (again) for sex, companionship, social structure and to have each other's back. Let's assume you're 55+.
1. Sex. Banging hotties week after glorious week. An hour or more each time dedicated to your complete satisfaction with a lithe, perky and enthusiastic partner who pulls the occasional outrageously good trick out of her bag. Versus a 50+ cranky Karen. Winner ML/WL
2. Companionship. Your mates; beers, action-oriented hobbies, raucous fun with like-minded brothers. Versus pricey restaurants, ridiculous money for cocktails, the ballet and message-driven movies. Winner. Your mates.
3. Social structure. It's a couples world. Dinner with other couples, cruises, overseas holidays, weekends away. Versus not too much unless you've a lot of single mates. Winner. Marriage/de facto. Arrangements with a few also-single women may work here. But they all seem to want monogamy and a relationship, despite what they initially say. And yeah, sex with a 55+? Jesus.
4. Each other's back. Dealing with health issues, help with decisions, turns with the cooking. Versus no one except your kids, maybe close buddies. Winner. Marriage/de facto.
Hard one. I'd say bang hotties until you're about 70 and then, if anyone will have you, find a companion. Sex is over, slippers look good and you can't drink, surf, fool around like you used to anyway.