How come middle-aged men aren't as scared of dying alone as women are?

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I mean, while women are doing everything they can to make sure they have friends and partners around them when they're older, men don't go out of their way to ensure that they too have people around them. It's not fair to see men just enjoying life while women constantly worry about being loved. What can I do to make some of these men more appreciative of women that show interest in them when these men are clearly passed their expiry date?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Men are actually very scared of it. It’s one the reasons you see some middle aged men settling for women who treat them like sh*t or worse gold diggers.

I truly believe men who are being exploited by parasitic pos women know exactly what’s going on. But they want to put on an illusion to others and themselves that the woman really values them. It’s twisted ideal.

This is going to be horrible to say this. But I wish my dad divorced my mom years ago. She doesn’t value nor respect him at even a fraction as much as vice versa. The ugly truth is she values men only if they can do something for her and her expectations are often sky high because and only because she was won the genetic lottery and was born beautiful. Not because she ever earned the right to have impossible standards. Their relationship was one of the worst possible role models I could of had as a kid growing up. He won’t divorce her though because he’s terrified of dying alon.

Anyway I went through a “scared and rush” phase a few years ago when I wanted to get married and start a family. That didn’t work out well at all. Worked out horribly. Now I am accept whatever God brings into my life or chooses not to bring in my life. I don’t want to die alone but I can accept it now.

But I believe women are more socially “moldable” and impresionable then men. A few decades ago a middle aged and childless woman was considered a spinster cat lady. Much worse off then a middle aged single man. Now it’s literally “celebrated” to be childless and unmarried if you are woman. Which is stupid.

Being single or married shouldn’t be “celebrated” nor condemned. It’s a choice that is no one else’s business whether good or bad.

Jackblue · Accepted Answer

Honestly men deal with emotions differently. We drink more alcohol largely to get over such pains. I know you may think that is kind of pathetic, but friends often betray you whiskey does what is expected of it.

DannyUk2017 · Answer

Because we stress less, and we feel like we have lived enough, so from that point on is like... It is, What it is! 🤷‍♂️

Anonymous · Answer

Maybe it has to do with the fact that women are naturally nurturing and having people around gives y’all that continued ability to do so.

Men just want our freedom to do as we choose without the responsibilities that life brings and having to take into account how what we do affects those closest to us.

I am 51. I have struggled with my mental health since my 20’s. The thought of being responsible for a child or children all the while having to hold down a job was just too much. The thought of being married and the responsibility of paying a mortgage or rent, or maintaining a home was stressful. However, l did marry twice, but l stressed, no children. That wasn’t fair to either of them. So l am back to being single. With my mental health being what it was, holding down a job was difficult. See, l have a strong work ethic. I am not afraid to work. I choose to work and not sit at home collecting a crazy check and smoking dope. I have had a lot of jobs where l loved doing what l was doing. But when asked if l liked my job my response was always the same, yes, but not the people l work with.

Men also believe in having total control over the money we earn. If we want to blow it all, we can. If we are frugal, then we can pinch a penny until Honest Abe cries out from the grave.

When men become older our mortality becomes an issue. We see our time running out and don’t want any hindrances to enjoying what life has to offer. Just like women, when y’all see your time running out, you want as many people around for their company and to continue your ability to nurture.

Now, a woman that has been in a bad marriage or two, will also swear off men, become bitter and guarded. Give it time, it will happen. Because you happen to have a child or two, you have a purpose, that child or children become your best friend. We men can really be assholes. Women can die old spinsters as long as you have your girlfriends and children surrounding you.

I have been divorced for 2 1/2 years after a difficult 20 year marriage. I have not gone out of my way to date anyone. But that doesn’t mean l haven’t flirted while out and about living my life. No dating sites, no bars or club scene. But if l see someone, l flirt. Sometimes l see the same ladies on a regular basis. I flirt and see where it goes. If we happen, we happen, if not, oh well. But for now, l am free of stress and responsibility outside of the workplace.

My home is my sanctuary.

NathanDavis · Answer

for the most part... and these are generalizations, men are pushed to face the fears, and deal with them in any way you can and also deal with them even if you can't

as a man, you cannot afford to be afraid and scared (generalizing again) you just go and do it

so, after a life time of this... you used get used to it, maybe you never lose the fear but you get used to a lot of stress, doubt, anxiety and many other negative emotions, but you also have to hide these (more generalizations, I know women do this in many ways as well) so they're not obvious, because you also have to be a leader, you have to be assertive, you have to protect others and others do look up to you

so what do you do? you try to show your brave, not worried, courageous face... and many times your happy or carefree face

many times, you become the rock or the shoulder others will lean on and look up to when things go dire...

somewhat recently enough... I went through the most scary situation of my life, my biggest fear indeed, which is... not being able to do anything to help someone I love and care for and what made it worse is that, if was affecting someone else I love way way more and directly so that felt even worse to me

yes, I was scared and afraid because the situation was truly bad, so much that one of the strongest man I know ended up needing me, and of course I was there to help, and after three or four days of no sleep and tremendous and continuous stress I ended up o the edge as well...

and that's when my best friend showed up, and he was there for me and to take care of so many things that needed to be taken care of

we were all afraid and scared, and worried and stressed but you know... face it, deal with it... you don't show "fear" you push it away and do what you have to do, now days later after that, you would have seen me here at G@G as my usual me, joking around and posting some of the dumbest jokes to amuse myself (and few others here who like those too, lol) but just because I was having a good time with you guys that didn't mean I was not affected by that traumatic experience as well... it took me about a full month to recover and to stop having nightmares about it... so...

MrOracle · Answer

Most men who are single in their 40s were once married, and very often got taken to the cleaners in divorce court. Many are still paying for a wife and kids they no longer see. Others escaped this fate, but saw their friends go through it. For myself, 3 guys in my 5th and 6th grade class committed suicide, one when his wife cheated on him and the other two as a result of their divorces.

By the time they hit their 40s, they aren't looking to risk that again. Many will date, even long-term, but many won't cohabitate and most aren't interested in marriage. The legal system is just too one-sided.

Slightly over half of "first marriages" end in divorce, and women are the ones filing 80% of the time - 90% if the woman went to college. It's not men leaving the relationships the majority of the time, it's women, and more and more men are realizing this. With a system that encourages women to leave and rewards them with cash and prizes, and any kids by default, most men with middle-aged experience and wisdom can figure out that it's a poor risk.

BoopBoopBeep · Answer

I've been around enough death to know that with someone, alone, it all ends the same, in a puddle of your own piss and shite while your body continues to fart after you pass. It's not pretty like the movies. Since it's going to be the same for all of us, what is there I'm supposed to be scared of? Leaving my love ones behind? Sure, that sucks a lot, and that'll bum me out, but not for long, because I'll be dead. If I find a woman worthwhile then I'll gladly spend my "act two" years with her, but I'm not going to just seize the next woman to walk by and spend those years either settling, or pretending to be someone I'm not. What's that you say? (Not you, OP... you... whoever) You have "trauma you're working through about <fillintheblank>"... no, stop, honestly I don't care. I'm not going to spend these years being someone's free therapist for some petty first-world shite either. If you're not well adjusted by now you probably won't be anytime soon and my time is limited. At least the younger women I can partially justify that with as they've spent less time in adulthood. You're 40 years old and can't get over why daddy didn't love you? Can't imagine. Hard pass. Oh you're out of a bad relationship and want to re-live your twenties? Knock yourself out, I won't be there for it, thanks. Hi, it says here that you're going to preemptively blame me for a bunch of stuff random men who I have never met have done to you in the past because obviously I'm going to be the same way? Okay, let's fast forward to the part we WILL have in common, the breakup. I'm NOT 20 anymore, I just don't have a lot of time to play FAFO with these women. Serious applicants? Hell yes let's have a conversation.

Unit1 · Answer

You know... that's me now.

We grew up loveless and unwanted. Especially in our younger years, where our only value was probably our youth. Outcompeted by upgrades of (older) men.

It's been going on for long enough to take it as a standard life now. It has quite literally became a normal routine in the average man's life.

Andrew Tate says it how it is. You probably won't watch it but it reflects the reality for men, which is THE reason why Andrew Tate is not just a name. Take the second video with a grain of salt (i loathe the use of "alpha/beta" concepts in these contexts).

https://www.youtube.com/embed/itwJz0qWna0 https://www.youtube.com/embed/BNeG1-cmiAI

So what's left to do? Changing the fate? How long can we battle against what's fate got for us? If it was so simple, most of us wouldn't choose to be lonely. Is it really surprising, that we have toys like these and dakimakura girlfriend pillows?

https://www.youtube.com/embed/9OSATzYWRTc

There are stages to grief and the last stage is "acceptance". This is where we are at by the time we are middle aged if not sooner in a quarter life crisis. So we enjoy what we can and do what's left to do. Onwards!

As for me? I am not getting any younger either.

Holsen · Answer

Well I wouldn’t call myself a middle aged man but I would still relate to that ad I would be perfectly fine dyinv by my own and wouldn’t be afraid of it, firstly I view death as something mysterious, like it’s mysterious and supernatural in this natural world like kind of the only magic that truly happens cuz bo one knows what happens at death and the most important part and what makes it mystical is what happens afterwards!;secondly maybe men are more stoic in nature compared to stoic women like tough women may be sufficient but still want the company of some while men can be ruthless and be a lone wolf, I mean like maybe that parinal part of men maybe can make them handle being alone at the deathbed;but certainly there are many factors to play!!

molonski2 · Answer

I'm not sure thats true , I see some of these older women having quite a good time.

For me , I dont need people around all the time , but there is usually people around its that kind of place , I have two older daughters , a very young girlfriend , who also has two kids , and my life is fitness , good food , and very sexual.

The women older , that I see both in Thailand and Australia , dont seem to fear dying alone , they are just living life , sadly for women there are biological issues that tend to change the sexual cycle a bit , but not for all , some , I wouldn't say they are scared , maybe in USA they are , I dont know about that.

caring__1 · Answer

Though guys often conform in order to please their partner, as they get older, they just want to be accepted as they are. They become more comfortable being alone rather than being on guard to when the next criticism will fall.

Would I like to be in a relationship? Sure I would... but only if she appreciates me, and not the potential I could or should be. It's not that we want to be alone. It's just breaking away from the indoctrinated belief of the woman making the man, or the woman behind the man. Guys appreciate support, but they don't need someone in the background pushing them, no matter how well-intentioned women believe they are.

DarkWinterNights · Answer

Everyone should be afraid. Living alone as you get older becomes a waking nightmare. If you’re lucky you can move into a senior home with all the other lonely old people that no one cares about, but at least a caregiver can help you clean yourself and take your meds. If you don’t qualify for a Medicare waiver and you don’t have a family or children to pay $6,000/month, you end up living in a house you can’t maintain, living in your own filth or you get evicted and die of exposure on the street.

When you see how elderly people who did have kids are treated right now, it’s really scary to think how it will be when there are even more as Baby Boomers, Gen X start to age out. Even more unsettling when Millennials and Zoomers that are largely single and childless start to age.

JacobJordan · Answer

Lol I guess it is true what they say. Nothing makes a woman angrier than a man happy alone. They don't care because that is how guys are. We spend most of our life handling all problems alone. So why would we waste time, money, energy on women especially women that claim those men are "passed there expiry date". Small bit of biological fact for you though. Of the 2 genders women are the ones with an expiration date. Women are born with a specific number of eggs and they only have periods for around 40 years. Men can get women pregnant until the day they die.

GOLDFISH_smile · Answer

Maybe they're just in denial about it, or scared to be seen as weak? Cuz yeah u need people around u. Even if it's not spouse & Kids, u need somebody. Having friends or somebody to socialize with is the biggest thing as an older adult, it even makes u live longer & lowers risk for diseases

A lot of people b4 they die will reach a point where they can't do many things they used to, & may need help with some day to day shit. In that scenario having even just friends who don't mind to stop by to visit & just check up on u can make the difference between keeping or losing ur independence. Even if u aren't scared of dying alone, you may not have a choice in the end. & I'd rather die around people I care about than strangers.

ColinPeters · Answer

I imagine women appear to struggle with that idea more, because they are more visible to society, until they're not; they're given constant reassurance and hope in the form of validation by bachelors. Well some of those bachelors, for their own reasons give up on the chase and instead make peace with the idea of dying alone. So, fast forward 20 years, most men and women have settled down. However, the women that are single are faced with less attention from similarly aged bachelors; realization that they might die alone hits, but for men this feeling hit in their 20s.

rigmarole · Answer

It seems like those men are happy and doing well, as in they have things going for them... Yet you think they are expired because they don't want to date women that have anxiety issues are generally unhappy and have nothing going for them. Obviously your perspective is not sound in judgment.

RealMarek · Answer

After having gone through a horrible long marriage, I found myself single in my forties. A lot of people who didn’t know the whole story judged me and I lost many friends. However, I finally found peace. I was very happy being on my own. This didn’t mean I did not want a woman in my life, but it is better being in no relationship than a bad relationship. Also, I think a man who is content with his life on his own is more attractive to women than a man who can’t be happy on his own. Women sense desperation a mile away and tend to hate it. Fortunately, I found the woman of my dreams and don’t have to be alone.

bolverk · Answer

Probably because the majority of men have always been 'alone' (If you don't believe me poll the guys you work with), we do not see death as scary, but we don't want to run towards it. We treat death like death is portrayed in Terry Prattchet's Discworld books.

As for being 'appreciative of women that show interest in them when these men are clearly passed their expiry date' women come with more baggage than men want to have to deal with, and we are not beyond our expiry date as we can still be fathering children into our 60's

SolitarySolace · Answer

At first I was afraid of being alone. Then I had a girlfriend who cheated on me for sex. Than another one. And another one. Then I took a break from relationships. Eventually decided to put myself back out there and was falsely accused with a PPO and had to take her to court where all I could do was slap myself with civil temporary restraining order. I then gave up in women completely. I’ve turned down 4 women who have shown interest in me. I am now so content with the single lifestyle, I can’t fathom having a relationship. It would be far too unhealthy.

BourbonAndBacon · Answer

I'm not sure men have an expiry date. It's pretty easy to date women half my age and younger all the way up to my own age so my options seemed almost limitless without any effort. But in reality, I'm happy travelling solo or going out for beers with the boys. The freedom of doing whatever you whenever you want is in most cases preferable over being married

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

Who told you this bullsh*t nonsense? I can tell you about myself, i surely would love to find a decent lady for marriage because i hate loneliness and ofc always think about what the future holds for me, especially that i'm single in this age!
It's true that you might find me not as eager as i was because of my past experience, i believe it's better to be alone than being with someone who brings misery do my daily life and will make me wish if i was alone...
So between the bad and the worst, i chose the bad, but that doesn't means that i'm not searching for the good and hoping that it comes true...

Steelcore5280 · Answer

Two questions for you:

1) why do you frankly care, when you're a woman? Because I thought women didn't give a shit about men.

2) did you ever think those men are content with their lives, don't need women to feel validated like women do, and are busy with other things?

Most men also realize that the majority of women would rather see them die than help them get back on their horse after they've fallen down. We know you women don't care that much about us.

genericname85 · Answer

because male reproductive value rises as they age and female reproductive value decreases as they age. also typically women go for older men, so that means in the higher ages, there's lots of single women who's husbands died and as a man, you barely have competition, cause all men your age are either dead or taken.

RingOfFire · Answer

I think the premise of your question is accurate. And its a good question. I think men are generally more independent than women. I think most of these behaviors come from their respective family roles. Men provide and protect. That means they can generally fend for themselves. Women want a man to provide and protect so they are more dependent on a partnership. That may explain it.

As to what you can do about it. Not much. Nature doesn't care about fairness.

MiddleAgedClimbee · Answer

I think men in the age bracket in which you are speaking of, which I am part of, don't have a problem being single if their wife leaves them or passes away because they can handle all of the day to day chores and tasks of life.
It is likely they'll have jobs, whether they were the main breadwinner or not.

Most of them likely miss some of the independence they had before marriage and don't want to invest more energy into dating again. I would focus on being a father, and likely not date again if something were to occur with my marriage, or if my wife passed. I don't have a good response for your question regarding appreciation. You just have to find the right guy who is still wanting a relationship at that age.

Anonymous · Answer

First because everyone dies alone. Second because men aren't ruled by fear the way women are because men have abundant testosterone. And lastly although it's practically Taboo to say this now... men and women are just wired differently. We evolved to do different things. Men to go out and hunt dangerous food. Women to sit and pick berries and nurture kids.

Vegasrunner · Answer

The answer is obvious, women just don't like it. Male value is not tied to youth the way female value is. A middle age man typical is near the peak of his net earning potential and has the resources to begin a family whenever he wants to. Biologically that's more difficult for a woman to do not to mention viable options will be reduced the older you get. This doesn't even factor in the female need to be around, while most men can find peace alone in a quiet room.

zagor · Answer

Most older women I know aren't afraid of dying alone; some have mixed feelings about their husbands having passed - they miss them in some ways, but some were becoming a burden.

I'm talking about women 60 and older, friends of my parents and such.

XXTruthfulOgrexx · Answer

Your not going to. If a man has reached that point, he is secure in his life and his lifestyle. He won't give two thoughts to what YOU want or think HE should want.

For reference, I am 56. Retired earlier this year very.. comfortably and a full 10 years ahead of schedule thanks to smart investments. I live my life the way I want to live it. I am not interested in anything long term and have no interest in needing to be part of someone else's life plan.

I have hobbies I enjoy and plans for the future and am no where near an expiration date unless something happens that I have no control over.

So question to you is, Why would I need to bring someone into my life that will likely bring nothing but drama and or demands where none exists now? There is NOTHING she can offer me besides the occasional physical benefit that can be satisfied with a friends with benefits casual date. So why?

SUMAIREBRAHIM · Answer

Late Teens to Early 30s: For many men, physical performance tends to be at its best during the late teens to early 30s. During this period, factors like muscle strength, cardiovascular endurance, and overall fitness may be at their peak. Early 30s to Mid. And men are most attractive to opposite gender in mid 30
Men prime is 30-40
And girls prime is 18-24

How come middle-aged men aren't as scared of dying alone as women are?

DJB72 · Answer

As a middle-aged man who technically died in 2020 alone in ICU thanks to Covid rules I'd like to say I don't care who you are, if you're not bothered about not getting the chance to tell your loved ones what they mean to you before you leave this world then you're lying to yourself.

The moment I felt my heart stop I broke inside because there wasn't one person there I loved. Two weeks later I woke up from the coma to be told that part wasn't a dream.

Don't misunderstand me. I'm not afraid of what's waiting for me. The twinkle in Gandalf's eye when he tells Pippin death isn't the end is beautifully poignant to me.

The thought of not being able to communicate that I'm at peace as I leave to those I'm leaving is a different matter. When I do go through that door I either want everyone I love to be on the other side waiting for me, or I want them holding my hand so I can comfort them.

SixFootSexy · Answer

I don't think men are less scared of dying alone, but the risk vs rewards aren't worth it.

Anonymous · Answer

So u are complaining that something is bothering u but its not bothering men, and u want it to bother them? What kind of logic is this? I know now why u women dont want to be left alone. U dont want to be left with all these weird thoughts and voices in ur heads.

And he's life is. U live in Canada for some reason while some people live in a warzone.

pass_the_celery98 · Answer

Men need to have a fight for survival mind set. I don’t think women understand how much bullshit and hurt guys go through. When a guy goes through numerous rejections or breakups, guys don’t really care for other guys. I think it’s also that men and guys tend to give up on women and girls. Because for me, I’ve been going to sporting events, going to the movies, going shopping, heck even gone to restaurants alone. I’m in my 30s now and it’s tough to meet young women. I just feel like women have super high expectations in guys/men. Women tend to knit pick more so now I’m like okay whatever fuck it may as well just focus on myself.

Anonymous · Answer

actually you're wrong. I see plenty of desperate guys in their mid 30s to 40 looking to settle down. Its worse to die alone as a man than as a woman. Single women can have kids. Single men can't have kids without a wife. So there is much more pressure to men finding wives than vice versa. You will never be able to have children without a wife. The older a man gets, the less he appeals to young fertile women. Vast majority of young women under 35 really aren't looking for a man in his 40s-60s.

Miristheiss · Answer

Men are hard wired to be providers and being independent. Being provided for is not in our programming.

AviatorTom · Answer

Mother Nature's role for both men and women is to procreate. Women have a limited time to do that, from puberty to menopause, while men have an unlimited time, from puberty until their death.

Maybe a middle-aged woman is affected by her knowledge that her fertility is soon going to end, while a middle-aged man doesn't have that concern.

grega239 · Answer

So your problem is that men dobt have a need for constant validation?

Why is that unfair? Its not mens fault women stress out over this.

And why do men need to appreciate women over this. Its literaly not their problem

FenixG45 · Answer

Huh! Amazing how the grass looks greener on the other side of the fence! Cuz I would have said the opposite of you! Middle-aged women seem carefree and happier to me, while guys, like myself, are worried about dying alone. Guys just don't talk about it!

AskThisAsianMan · Answer

Well, men are raised differently than women. We were taught to be tough and not to show as much emotions as women do. So when a guy gets to his middle age he's practically accepted his life the way it is. A man learns to expect nothing from nobody because when you expect something from somebody you might end up being disappointed. The men you refer to probably have been disappointed many times that's why they do not show as much emotion to your interest. I'm sure they appreciate what you do, they just don't want to end up being hurt again. We know there's many ways to be happy and everybody wants to be happy. Like the last goes...(life is how you make it)

abc3643 · Answer

Because we've all had to deal with a succubus and have learned... ... that this is the most important thing...

Filthy_Immigrant · Answer

all women are afraid to died alone. I guess men dont care because we know we are gonna die either way, while women believe that not dying alone is gonna be part of the Disney Princess Life they think they are/will live while with someone

Anonymous · Answer

Men and women both worry about such things, just at different times in their lives.

Women don't worry about it when they're in their 20s. It's after that age when they begin to fret.

Men on the other hand worry about it in their 20s, and less so after that.

FrankTMann · Answer

I resigned myself to the idea when I was 25, when I read an article about identifying with the body versus identifying with soul. So, when younger I identified with the physical body. "I am this body." After some years, and after reading a 1000 different books from dozens of genres, I now identify with the soul. By Identifying with the soul as "me," when my body dies, it is like peeling a tasty orange. Sure, the peeling is in the trash (body dead), but that sweet tasty juicy orange (soul) remains, and ready for another adventure - to be the sustenance of another. No better life can be lived as the one lived in the service and pleasure of others.

Now, I want to go watch "Soul Man."

syncheart · Answer

I'm 44 years old, and I had to give up on women. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting to get different results. Either a woman likes me or she doesn't. Most don't like me. It's not my fault what body and personality I have.

Anonymous · Answer

I must be a man in a girl's body because I am not out there making sure I have friends or a partner around me. I definitely not worrying about things you are saying women worry about. I have already known for years I will die alone.

Brittanykeen88 · Answer

I think it's because their more expectations from women. Also, feminine energy needs to feel protected. I personally love affection and cuddles and sleeping next to my partner every night. it would feel empty without that..

dolemite58 · Answer

what’s wrong with men enjoying solitude? we enjoy peace and quiet as we get older and women constantly try to shame them with the whole ur gunna be lonely nonsense lol

love_conquers_lust · Answer

Past expiration. Probably because they don’t believe they have an expiration date.

Joshydavid25 · Answer

They are.. Many men are just so used it, that they think there's no point in crying about it.. It's more like a cope than being happy despite being alone.. We just do what we gotta do. It's not easy to make friends as a man with men or women.. But there's men that are appreciative of the women that actually show interest..

bededazzle · Answer

where are these women and what are their phone numbers? if they want a middle aged man who is not enjoying life, look no further. lol

Mangospacho · Answer

That’s just setting the bar too low, in my opinion. If you’re gonna get together and see friends, the goal shouldn’t be to just die while they’re around - you should wait til you get home to do that.

OddBeMe · Answer

it’s more whether you’re emotional and need people in your life.

Tstrbrainer · Answer

Clearly passed their expirey date, that's the problem.  For a guy, expiery date is greatly determined by his wallet

AmeerX · Answer

Why do you care? Lots of women slightly older than me when approached, they just make up excuses because they know they can get a guy. If a man feels needy he is considered weak by the very women. So, what's the point of chasing someone who isn't going to reciprocate!

Alwayreckles93 · Answer

Maybe because they can actually make their own choices and not depend on mommy like most millenial 30 year old guys do oh let me ask my momma. RIDICULOUS freaking 30 grown old ass MILLENIAL men need to grow up.

nawtee_me · Answer

I can love and be loved but I don’t have to have everyone around me for that. When you are on your deathbed and all the friends and partners are gathered around you which of them will say to you, If you are going then wait and I will go with you? Nope, not one of them; dying is something you do alone. I can be happy doing as I please without someone telling me different.

SotiCoto · Answer

Have you considered just  not  trying to screw someone's life up for the sake of your own insecurities?

deus_ex_sisyphus · Answer

Perhaps the middle aged men in your life choose to live life in the present rather than the future like the middle aged women in your life.

Still-alive · Answer

No idea where you’re getting this impression. I’ve known middle aged dudes scared of this too… maybe they hide it better.

mobiusforniner · Answer

Because as I approach middle age I realize having too many people around me is the source of stress and anxiety and hence, shortening my life span. I prefer the solitude and being left alone.

Anonymous · Answer

Men generally have more practice of living alone. Men if they aren't rich or very good looking bound to stay single for many years. After a while if you aren't very marrige minded , you love your freedom more nagging. Plus men are tend to involved more in difficult works. Societal pressure to get married for men can be less.

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