When I “dated”, the purpose was to “get laid” or at least make out. This was back in the early 70’s, though. If my wife were to die now and I even chose to ever date again, it would be to get married.
I remember, the year after I graduated from high school, some of us actually said out loud that we wanted to avoid college girls because they just want to get married. Boy, were we werong - but the sentiment was there.
But this is just the male perspective from one male and his impression of what his male friends were going for.
I was just thinking the same thing. If I were to become single again, I would love the companionship of a woman. But I am pretty sure I would not get involved in a marriage.
Never say never. But it would be a while.
I can still drive at night..so I have that going for me.
If you are not going to have kids then there’s no reason to get married. You can be 55 and marry another 55 year old and if she divorces you she can still screw you over big time in divorce court.
There’s no tangible reason for a guy (especially if he is over 40)who is finished having children to remarry again. You are asking for trouble.
After I got divorced in 09, the name of the game was to get back out there and meet women, rebuild my confidence and get laid. I had no interest in another marriage especially after the court system wrecked me. And there were plenty of women who wanted the same. Eventually, I was ready to settle back down and I met my wife 3 years ago and we were both on the same page. You find what you are looking for when you are ready for it.