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Post by Bonny on Sept 30, 2014 19:43:26 GMT -5
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Sept 30, 2014 19:45:22 GMT -5
I do but I'd have to learn time travel to go get him. Like me he's too old now.  I'm only going to date if something happens to DH so no back up plan for me. Twice is enough and third time is just asking for trouble. |
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swamp
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Post by swamp on Sept 30, 2014 19:48:26 GMT -5
Um, no.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2014 19:49:52 GMT -5
Well, mine was Brad Pitt then he went off and got married. Not sure what I'm going to do now.
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Bonny
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Post by Bonny on Sept 30, 2014 19:50:50 GMT -5
One big reason is I don't ever want another MIL!  |
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Post by mmhmm on Sept 30, 2014 19:53:08 GMT -5
Umm, nope. I'm rather enjoying it just being mother, the cats, and myself. That's enough!
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Post by NastyWoman on Sept 30, 2014 19:58:49 GMT -5
Well, mine was Brad Pitt then he went off and got married. Not sure what I'm going to do now. And even Clooney is now off the list of possible backups As for me, no backup - um make that replacement- and I'm not looking for one either |
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Post by The Captain on Sept 30, 2014 20:01:21 GMT -5
Oh.Hell.NO!
It took me almost 20 years to get DH to a place where I don't want to smother him every night. I don't have the patience to do it again.
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swamp
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THEY’RE EATING THE DOGS!!!!!!!
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Post by swamp on Sept 30, 2014 20:03:14 GMT -5
Derek Jeter is still available.
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Post by Phoenix84 on Sept 30, 2014 20:12:09 GMT -5
I'm not sure how real this "phenomena" is.
I think those who think like this are engaging more in wishful thinking than any real plan.
That is especially true for these women who think there are one or more men out there with "unrequited feelings" for them and would drop everything for them. I don't think there are too many men waiting in the wings pining after married women and willing to wait seven or more years for her. Dream on sister. |
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Post by Malarky on Sept 30, 2014 20:12:37 GMT -5
No way. Aint never getting married again.
I can see me having a boy toy...but no more permanent fixtures.
If DH goes, it's all about ME, ME, ME.
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Post by Nazgul Girl on Sept 30, 2014 20:18:19 GMT -5
Nope. I've been married for practically all of my adult life, reproduced, had a semi-good relationship with husband # 1 for the first 8 years of our marriage, then downhill all the way, and have a very good relationship with my 2nd husband. However, if I'm widowed, I want my own place to my own self. I'd never consider remarrying. There are too many variables involved.
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Post by chiver78 on Sept 30, 2014 20:20:51 GMT -5
I'd need to have a DH in the first place to ever need a backup.
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Post by dannylion on Sept 30, 2014 20:29:00 GMT -5
I don't have a primary husband. So, no.
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Post by Sunnyday on Sept 30, 2014 20:39:57 GMT -5
ha! I always had back up boyfriends. Like one or two always waiting in the wing... but this time around, nope. marriage, children and age have made me used goods! So nope! looking forward to being single when this relationship goes belly up. |
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Post by Sunnyday on Sept 30, 2014 20:51:47 GMT -5
No. Does that lack of planning make me a bad YM'er? yes, it does. back up husband (spouse) =emergency fund |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2014 20:53:21 GMT -5
Not that I know of. No.
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Post by sarcasticgirl on Sept 30, 2014 21:08:13 GMT -5
Nope! I loved being single and the desire to marry DH took me by surprise. I love him, but I also miss my single days. If something happens... I'll be back to single and loving it again.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Sept 30, 2014 21:13:02 GMT -5
In 24 days we will be married for 50 years. If something happens to DH before me, and it's likely to happen that way, I will absolutely not get involved with anyone ever again...let alone marry some needy old guy that wants a cook & housekeeper.
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Post by giramomma on Sept 30, 2014 21:15:48 GMT -5
No, I do not have a back up husband. If I had more than one love then I could definitely see it. You hear of people reuniting with a HS sweetheart 50+ years later because spouses have passed away or folks divorce. I never had a HS sweetheart. Actually, DH has been my only real (serious) relationship. I wouldn't ever think of wanting to reunite with someone I dated for a month.  |
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Post by saveinla on Sept 30, 2014 21:16:37 GMT -5
In 24 days we will be married for 50 years. If something happens to DH before me, and it's likely to happen that way, I will absolutely not get involved with anyone ever again...let alone marry some needy old guy that wants a cook & housekeeper. Congrats Blonde Granny. In 24 days, my DH and I will have been married for 20 years. As to the question - no. |
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Post by Green Eyed Lady on Sept 30, 2014 21:17:19 GMT -5
In 24 days we will be married for 50 years. If something happens to DH before me, and it's likely to happen that way, I will absolutely not get involved with anyone ever again...let alone marry some needy old guy that wants a cook & housekeeper. How awesome, Blonde Granny! Congratulations. Not many accomplish 50 year anymore. The very best to both of you. |
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Post by taz157 on Sept 30, 2014 21:19:58 GMT -5
In 24 days we will be married for 50 years. If something happens to DH before me, and it's likely to happen that way, I will absolutely not get involved with anyone ever again...let alone marry some needy old guy that wants a cook & housekeeper. Congrats Blonde Granny. In 24 days, my DH and I will have been married for 20 years. As to the question - no. Congratulations to both of you!! Those are both great milestones! DH and I celebrated 10 years in May. As to the question, No. |
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Post by taz157 on Sept 30, 2014 21:20:59 GMT -5
In 24 days we will be married for 50 years. If something happens to DH before me, and it's likely to happen that way, I will absolutely not get involved with anyone ever again...let alone marry some needy old guy that wants a cook & housekeeper. How awesome, Blonde Granny! Congratulations. Not many accomplish 50 year anymore. The very best to both of you.  |
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Post by shanendoah on Sept 30, 2014 21:28:36 GMT -5
I won't say I would never remarry if something happened to C because, well, absolutes never go well for me. And I do have a number of male friends, some of whom are still single.
However, I am no where near full enough of myself to think that any of them "would drop everything for me" should I ask them too.
The closest I get to "unresolved business" is a friend who proposed to me twice (once drunk, once sober) one holiday break. However, he had just broken up with his girlfriend, and while I loved him, I wasn't "in love" with him, so I said no. But, I also haven't had any contact with this guy for almost 20 years, and last I heard, he and the girlfriend had made up and were engaged (but that really was almost 20 years ago).
As for exes, the ones we're still friends with, when we visit them, I mostly think "Thank goodness I didn't end up with him. We'd have been divorced by now."
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Sept 30, 2014 21:28:40 GMT -5
In 24 days we will be married for 50 years. If something happens to DH before me, and it's likely to happen that way, I will absolutely not get involved with anyone ever again...let alone marry some needy old guy that wants a cook & housekeeper. Congrats Blonde Granny. In 24 days, my DH and I will have been married for 20 years. As to the question - no. Me too! Married 22 years and together 27. Happy early Oct. 24th anniversary you all!!  LMAO!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2014 21:30:30 GMT -5
I'll likely outlive DH; he's 15 years older and has some health issues. I'd been thinking I'd remarry because being married to DH has been just wonderful. I like being married to my best friend.
Now I'm not sure. I once read the joking remark that older men are looking for "a nurse or a purse". I think I'd like to be free to be there for someone in a steady relationship, but not legally tied to him.
But I might make an exception if George Clooney decides to his gorgeous, exotic, brilliant lawyer wife for me.
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Post by cronewitch on Sept 30, 2014 21:47:43 GMT -5
My nephew picked out my next one for me. We were at ISO's house when he wasn't home and the guy came to install his dish TV. He is married, seems happy but he loved the house I would inherit since it is on the river. He fishes and hunts and is much like ISO was 20 years ago. I don't remember his name or have his phone number or address but I know where he worked last year so maybe they can look it up, maybe he will be available if his wife died and his kids allowed him to date.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 30, 2014 22:11:08 GMT -5
No. The concept is weird to me at a lot of levels.
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Post by resolution on Sept 30, 2014 22:19:09 GMT -5
I am happy being married to DH, but if anything ever happens to him I think I am done with marriage. It is rewarding but also a lot more work than being single and dating.
I will probably be the one to go first since I am older, in which case I don't mind if he remarries quickly. |
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Probably not the most scientific poll but I've never heard (or even thought) about it before.
