Quote Originally Posted by tpol View Post
Seriously guys. If you happened to be single again through divorce or whatever, would you marry again? Or just pump 20 something yo for the rest of your life
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.