I don’t get it. There are a million good women out there looking for a solid, kind, loving guy.
I would have to guess you are looking in the wrong talent pool, or there is something about you—dress, focus, communication, who knows—that is warding them off.
You ought to ask one or more from the past, see what they have to say.
The only advice I would give is to look to a woman’s family, her background. If the family is strong and loving and welcoming, (and God-fearing), you are likely in the presence of a good wife-to-be.
If there is divorce and trouble and addiction and so on—you will encounter same.
A man’s relationship with his wife will often mirror his relationship with his mother. A woman who loves or hates her father will likely be similarly disposed to her husband.
Just my observations.
Yep, they say they want it, but when they HAVE it... a good, solid God fearing and loving guy, retired early & they don’t know how to handle it. I meet most referred through Church friends or events.
So. I’m with you too!! I don’t get it either!!!!!
Talked about this with many married relatives & friends and they told me the same thing.
They may WANT it, but my most recent talk with my Niece said:
“I don’t know how I could handle a man who actually was good and actually respected me.”
Then my Niece & everyone says “Don’t change.”
See what I mean? Ugh.