Quote Originally Posted by DayMan69 View Post
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.
That’s a really good assessment.

Thats why so many old white blokes in their 70s and 80s go to the Philippines and Thailand. They’ve been divorced a couple of times and need someone to look after them in their old age in exchange for money. Viagra means that they can still crack a stiffy once in a while. Many get fleeced by their 20 something hotties and their families, but it’s worth a shot. Better than being miserable and lonely back home.