Can a man in his late 40s, never married, be marriage material?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Have a friend like this. Several failed longterm relationships. Married to his work. Works very long hours.

Yes, ofc. My sweet, successful uncle was like this. He was pretty shy when younger and very close to his parent and siblings. Ultimately, he went to law school, became a successful attorney (a partner at an IP firm). So I think he worked a lot too, at one point. He finally met a nice woman in his 50s and they are now happily married (no kids for either).

I'm happy for him. Just sad he didn't find someone sooner as he's a great guy and would have been a great dad.

If not a closeted gay he is probably on the spectrum and has non-existent social skills. It took him a lifetime to find his perfect match.

Inaccurate in every way so kindly STFU.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not IMO. I had a long term FWB with a heavy emphasis on the friendship - gave it another go in my thirties because we were so well-suited and compatible.

He’s over 45 now and still not even a significant girlfriend - I don’t think he’s ever dated anyone consistently/exclusively for over a year. He’s just not made for it, which is a shame because he’s so handsome, successful, stable, fun, smart etc.

I think he is smart. A lot of women aren't worth the headache

[Anonymous]

I am 47 divorced and 2 kids. I don't for the profile in the question but I hope no woman ever finds me marriage material ever again. I will happily remain single forever. On this forum women always remind us how much marriage isn't worth it to them. Hey for some us men it is not worth it either. My experience with my ex wife has shown that some women are really good at seeing the faults in someone but ask them about their faults nope they will frame their faults as an extension of your faults lol

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NOPE! He's made his decisions in life as to what is important to him.

Yes. We prioritize our freedom and independence. And not putting up with your BS.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:George Clooney.

I’m sure Clooney didn’t have trouble finding sexual partners before he married Amal.

For everyone else, no. They are either unable to perform out of atrophy, have weird sexual habits that would kill my desire, and/or are diseased.

Vibrators have none of these problems.

He was married before her. So, he does not count.

[Anonymous]

My brother was married at 48. He had a series of long term girlfriends before he married. He’s been happily married now for about 25 years, no kids.

[Anonymous]

I think so. My BIL married for the first time at age 46ish- to a woman also mid-40s, also her first marriage. They were very happy together but sadly she died in a car accident about 5yrs into the marriage.

However- they did not plan on having kids at their ages and I think that makes some difference. I don’t think BIL would’ve adjusted well to kids at all- nice guy but kind of rigid and set in his ways by then. Sometimes I wonder if he waited to marry until he was old enough that kids would not really be a possibility (after all, women often change their minds- or have an oops).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Have a friend like this. Several failed longterm relationships. Married to his work. Works very long hours.

Seems like you answered your own question: no

Work addicts: no

[Anonymous]

When I was 42 I started dating a man, 47. We were together less than 2 years and I was his longest relationship.

[Anonymous]

My brother would have made a great husband. Unfortunately he's still in love with the girl who broke his heart 35 years ago.

If he'd gotten over that in his 40s he would have been a fine husband.