Here guys do have the cruel advantage: as soon as their current romance puts the pressure on for commitment, they simply look for someone younger. Men generally hit the bio-clock phase at 40 instead of Men are equally to blame: They are often scared of highly-qualified women, and see independence as a threat.
Both sides seek a more ideal partner than is realistic, and by the time this hits home it is usually too late. While it may be more or less true in some areas of the world, as well as according to our grandmothers, being married isn't the answer to life's happiness. Now, don't get me wrong, I am happy and in love with my husband - but I wasn't sad and lonely before I got married in my late'ish 30s.
I went where I want, took vacations with whom I wanted, spent my money however I wanted, and had a lovely apartment I decorated to my taste. Meanwhile, about the cats, while they are lovely, a home is greatly enhanced by the addition of a dog as well. Hubby is the one who is a fiend for cats. I agree with statement that both sides are to blame, who more doesn't matter.
People getting older usually discover every last piece of themselves, what makes them tick sports, arts, meetings, travel, etc. Finding close match is a real challenge, but I believe everybody has quite a few out there.
Just don't leave looking for them for later, time is ticking already, in many ways Oh hang on, that could've been a dream In thee non "nuclear family" world of today, what defines family is far more loose then it did, in western societies, in what this guy seems to be referring to as the 50's.
