Is getting married worth it?

[lastlyfound]

Especially if a man has always been single for almost 39 years...

Is it better and worth it if he gets married or its better to be single and all alone without sex and romance or without a family forever?

It's worth it and better to get married and have a family

It's better to be single all alone without any family or sex or romance

[nolabels]

There's no telling what would have happened if I hadn't gotten married, but I did, at 35.
If I'd stayed single, I might be dead by now, or I might be living large, but there's no way to know what could have been.

I was a confirmed bachelor when she came sniffing around.
30+ years later, I have little left except regrets.
Sex in marriage?
Surely you jest.
Once a single sperm of mine found its mark, with its meeting up with an egg being completely unexpected and unintended by me, that was the end of sex.
That was 28 years ago.

Romance, family?
Read a storybook for that kind of nonsense.
There's no lonely like the loneliness felt when in the presence of those who couldn't care less about you.

I've tried so damned hard to make it work for ALL of these 30+ years, but it's my firm belief that my financial assets of decades ago were her only target in her pursuit of me.
She nailed the bullseye and here I now sit, hoping for another heart attack that'll finally end it all for me.

I try to be grateful for something every day.
Trying is as far as I'm able to get.

Sorry, man, that's my story.
There may be rosier ones out there for you to hear, but this one isn't it.

[Anonymous]

No way

[Opinion Owner]

Thanks for the MHO

[lastlyfound]

Do you plan to stay unmarried forever?

[Opinion Owner]

I'm not sure

[lastlyfound]

What makes you unsure?

[Opinion Owner]

I'm not good at it. And don't think for a minute you won't get sex or romance. Spend two weeks in Thailand, and you will get more tail than most married guys get in a lifetime. The romance department might not seem real, but when you're on the beach with her, it's as real as real gets.

Video games aren't real, but who gives a shit?

[lastlyfound]

Relationship especially marriage is really demanding thing. It's not easy at all for sure. Yet people have overrated it I guess.

[Jessikaah91]

Maybe question why he's never been in a relationship.

[lastlyfound]

He never felt like being in a relationship ever... but sometimes now he feels lonely and sad.. but is still confused

[Apple1996]

It's worth it if you want marriage

[lastlyfound]

If someone's confused then? What to do

[Apple1996]

Wait till they are 100% sure of what they want

[AI Opinion]

Oh, love is calling, and it's sung in many tunes! Diving into marriage or staying solo, each path has its own melody. At 39 and fabulously single, you've mastered the art of flying solo, discovering who you are, and what makes your heart beat faster without compromise. But let me charm you with this: marriage or partnership can add a harmonious duet to your life, mixing in love, romance, companionship, and yes, those steamy moments that novels are written about. 🌹

However, don't let society play Cupid and dictate your timeline. Solitude can be blissful too, sparkling with self-growth, adventures, and peaceful quiet moments that are yours and yours alone. Whether you choose the enchanting dance of partnership or the solo voyage of self-discovery, both are worthy paths. Love, in its many forms, is always worth exploring. Just make sure you're tuning into your own desires and not just the chorus of societal expectations. 😉

[Alli112]

This seems like a slightly leading questions lol, but that aside, if you have a potential partner who's on the same page in terms of what they want, what your lives together will look like, how you feel about each other, etc then go for it I guess?

But if you aren't on the same page with regards to those things, I'm not sure it will do you much good. A loveless marriage, or a marriage with a person you aren't sure you're compatible with is pretty much just a recipe for divorce, or if you don't believe in divorce, then some variation on the theme of neglect, distrust, resentment, etc.

If you want affection and commitment, but don't have a partner, then get a dog. Lots of love, not fighting over bills.

That said, it's never too late. My aunt happily remarried at age 71 and is doing just fine with my new uncle.

[Nikki1989]

It is never too late to marry. I know someone who married this year at the age of 72.

[lastlyfound]

But is it worth it?

[Nikki1989]

Life is what you make of it, and that includes marriage.

[Alwayreckles93]

If the bride and groom have a problem with their guest bringing their kids to the ceremony. Consider just going to the court house and go on a honey moon. People need to understand that kids should be invited too if the parents are invited.

[TommyMountainFigure]

That has to depend on whether or not you've found the right person to marry. I did and have never looked back.

[Anonymous]

That depends entirely on you and how you feel about living alone until your life force is utterly run out.
Some people enjoy it. Others don't see a point in hanging around.
And I imagine you can't find some short term fun along the way.

[legalboxers]