Seniors Living Alone Should Marry Each Other!

There isn't one choice that's right for everyone. It depends on what you want or enjoy in life. Past experiences are good predictors of the future in many cases. If they were good, one might enjoy it again. However, in most cases when raising a family is no longer a factor, getting married doesn't really make much sense to me at this stage of life. If you want to live together, and you are compatible, then just live together. JMO
 
OldOld said:
Right. His wife is 85. So....what is the point of this thread?
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Some of us remember about two years ago when it was stated that if his wife dies, he'd "have a replacement" within 30 days. Like you'd do with an old broken vacuum cleaner. Some of us have very long memories. I know you weren't here then yet, @OldOld , but it was... uh... memorable.
 
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Date! Just date! Those two periods of dating were the best times of my life, being taken out to dinner, told how beautiful I was, dancing till the wee hours, concerts, theatre, marriage proposals on the first date. Both times it all came to a screeching halt on my wedding day.

Marry in haste, repent at leisure. Read it and believe it.
 
That could be a really bad idea Mitch.
1. If couples are in a state where spouses are responsible for each other's debts and one of them dies in debt, the other is screwed.
2. Seniors are set in our ways. It could become very annoying to live with someone else's habits at our age, especially if it's an arrangement of convenience rather than true love. Once married, your stuck unless willing to pay a pretty penny to get a divorce.
3. Sooner or later, one is going to die...who wants to go through that again?!
 
Mitch you have mentioned many many times how you spend your days playing a video game, living in a fantasy world. I seem to also recall you saying you haven't had intercourse in over fifty years and that you and your wife have never kissed on the mouth, never!

So at this point in your life what interactions do you and your wife share on a daily basis? Do you touch each other? Do you talk? Sit together? Share a hobby? Caretake for each other?

I ask because you're always posting that marriage is important and you feel sorry for those that aren't married. Why is being married so important to you? What do you get out of it? What do you put into it? Convince me being married is best.
 
They say wisdom comes with age. This thread questions that belief. :sneaky:

Here are my thoughts on the subject. :ROFLMAO:

If one spends 50 years in prison, should they commit a crime and return to prison until they die? Remember you can't grip the soap bar like you once did. o_O

Marriage is basically about sex when younger. It is about companionship as seniors. Get a pet! šŸ’

Change your diet. Stop eating Wheaties and Spinach. :poop:
 
I've been married twice. It wasn't for me. I'd rather be alone. I can do what I want when I want. I am happiest by myself. I have enough trouble taking care of myself without having to worry about someone else and their needs and wants and having them around 24/7. I don't miss it one bit.
 
C50 said:
Mitch you have mentioned many many times how you spend your days playing a video game, living in a fantasy world. I seem to also recall you saying you haven't had intercourse in over fifty years and that you and your wife have never kissed on the mouth, never!

So at this point in your life what interactions do you and your wife share on a daily basis? Do you touch each other? Do you talk? Sit together? Share a hobby? Caretake for each other?

I ask because you're always posting that marriage is important and you feel sorry for those that aren't married. Why is being married so important to you? What do you get out of it? What do you put into it? Convince me being married is best.
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Good questions here! I hope can leave his video game to come back and answer them.

I would like to know what Mitch brings to the table, why anyone would want to marry him.
 
I know several couples who are not married to each other and live in their own separate homes, but they have a kind of marriage anyway. They are together for most of the day, every day, go on vacations together, join clubs and attend social functions together, etc. Just like a married couple. I don't know why they choose not to marry (not something you can ask about) but I suspect that finances may have something to do with it. Maybe they want to be sure their $millons will legally go to their children? Or maybe they just want to keep their options open?

In any case, unlike in past days, we have lots of options available to us.
 
Sunny said:
I know several couples who are not married to each other and live in their own separate homes, but they have a kind of marriage anyway. They are together for most of the day, every day, go on vacations together, join clubs and attend social functions together, etc. Just like a married couple. I don't know why they choose not to marry (not something you can ask about) but I suspect that finances may have something to do with it. Maybe they want to be sure their $millons will legally go to their children? Or maybe they just want to keep their options open?

In any case, unlike in past days, we have lots of options available to us.
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I know several like that as well , most live in retirement villages take part in most things you mentioned, ā€¦.
including dancing ā€¦one of ā€œcouplesā€ was in Queensland the same time as us last month ..heā€™s 98 sheā€™s 90
I believe if you are on a pension you are permitted to spend 3 nights a week at a friends home without effecting your age pension.
many years ago some didnā€™t remarry altho they had partners as many received a war service pension, along with a gold pass ** after their husbands ( who had served in the war) passed ~ however it had conditions it was only payable if the woman remained single
@Sunny

Gold card **
Generally, people who have Gold Cards can access all health care services that the government lists on the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). The MBS time and service apply to people who have a Gold Card. The Gold Card covers: medical and surgical procedures

I believe itā€™s like private heath care
 
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Sunny said:
I know several couples who are not married to each other and live in their own separate homes, but they have a kind of marriage anyway. They are together for most of the day, every day, go on vacations together, join clubs and attend social functions together, etc. Just like a married couple. I don't know why they choose not to marry (not something you can ask about) but I suspect that finances may have something to do with it. Maybe they want to be sure their $millons will legally go to their children? Or maybe they just want to keep their options open?

In any case, unlike in past days, we have lots of options available to us.
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Partly finances, not just for your children but for your own financial independence, and partly the option to have your own space and do things your own way in your own house.

Best of both worlds really - the benifits of both a relationship and your own independent established house/life.

Hypothetically I could see myself maybe doing that.
 
CallMeKate said:
Some of us remember about two years ago when it was stated that if his wife dies, he'd "have a replacement" within 30 days. Like you'd do with an old broken vacuum cleaner. Some of us have very long memories. I know you weren't here then yet, @OldOld , but it was... uh... memorable.
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Well now that explains a lot. Do you think hes considering us for replacements? :eek:
He already has another thread looking for side chicks.
Polygamy Should Be Legalized For Everyone Over Age 80!
 
CallMeKate said:
Some of us remember about two years ago when it was stated that if his wife dies, he'd "have a replacement" within 30 days. Like you'd do with an old broken vacuum cleaner. Some of us have very long memories. I know you weren't here then yet, @OldOld , but it was... uh... memorable.
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Oh Yes! I remember that :) I wonder if there is a waiting list? Dear Miss X. Thank you for your application. You are number 125 on my list ...:LOL:

I do sometimes wonder if the Op is kidding with us though. ;)
 
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