[alexander_busek]

I’m in my late 50s, seeing a woman of the same age. I was widowed several years ago. She is divorced. We both have adult children. We are an established couple, but we have no plans to get married. I think I am one of those people you are referring to. I don’t see a reason to get married at our ages.

Wouldn't it be easier (i.e., less complicated), entering retirement, purchasing a retirement home, collecting one's pension, and - much later - moving to the nursing home, making out one's Will, etc. as a married couple?

Regards,

[elcid1970]

My new wife & I married at the threshold of sixty. I’m widowed, she was divorced, & is the same age as my original wife who died tragically at 49. We’re retired & pool our incomes. We love each other & work at building our marriage every day together.

Growing old with someone is a good thing & I couldn’t agree with you more.