[jhynesrockmtn]

Sorry to hear about the divorces. I was single from my early 40s to early 50s. I had married young, had two kids, married 20 years, then she sort of pulled the plug. It was ok. Based on what she revealed, I was glad it was over. I sowed the wild oats in my 40's I should have sowed in my teens and 20's.

Having all of your teeth, a decent job and a good outlook is all you need. What I found was that many women assume you are all but engaged after a few dates. Many in that age group are pretty desperate to settle down. I was introduced to my wife of 7 years now by mutual friends after lots of match.com dates and a few relationships that ultimately didn't last. If something were to happen to my wife at this point (I'll be 60 next month) I'd never marry again. I love my wife to death, but I know she's a needle in a haystack after several years being single. I wouldn't take a chance again.

For the guys marrying much younger women. It seems great when you are 50/60 and she is 30 or whatever. It sucks later. I've seen it with a few of my buddies Dad's. As they got old, the women got bitter and their lives were misery. Nope. My wife is 7 years older, could pass for 50. That works perfect for me.

If I were you, I'd focus on something besides dating for a bit. But I get it. If your marriage has been more of a roommate situation for a while. Not saying it was. There is an urge to explore what is out there. Be well.