Widowed Seniors and Remarrying

Think back! Way back if you are well over 65 years of age. Do you recall your first date and how nervous you were when you could not find a thing to wear? Do you remember that time you both met, you did not know what to say? Understand that dating in the senior years is almost the same. You wonder if you should talk about your kids; the one who became a doctor, and the son who ended up in jail? Should you let him think you are rich, when you are poor, or does it really matter at this stage of the game.?

Take A Look At Yourself in The Mirror. Do You like What You See?

Are you wearing the same hair style that you have worn for years? Go to the beauty parlor and get a perm, color your hair, and get a new hair style. Are you drastically overweight? Go on a diet. Do you know what to say to someone you meet? Read the newspapers, keep up on all of the latest books, movies, and events. Watch the talk shows on TV as well. Do not be a bore. Keep up to-date on all of the latest sports events so that you have things to talk about and can easily converse.

Do You Have The Latest Style Clothes to Wear on a Date?

What do you have to wear? Everything hanging in the closet is almost as old as you are. Can you remember when you bought a new outfit or a suit? Go shopping and buy some new clothes before you begin to date.

Where Should You Go On The First Date?

This is something both of you should decide. If either of you have back or leg pains, a long walk is probably not a good idea. If you cannot sit too long before your legs get stiff like a board, then sitting through a long movie is not a proper type of date. A stroll in the Mall sounds like it would be great for a first date. It is safe- there are people around- and a cup of coffee is easy to get. But then you will have to think about whether you or he should pay.

What And Where Should You Eat?

Where should you eat?--that is if the date lasts that long? Should you suggest an upscale restaurant? What if he was thinking of taking you for a chicken dinner at Kentucky Fried Chicken? and who should pay? Do not forget to take money with you in case your date skips out, and you have to foot the bill.

Thinking About Getting Married Again ?

At this time in your life you are a senior who is used to living alone. Now you are thinking about dating and getting married again. Think! Do you really want to remarry?. Think about all the freedom you have by living alone. You are the boss of the television 'remote', you can eat whenever you want, whatever you want, wherever you want or you can skip a meal. You can talk on the telephone without having someone standing over your shoulder and making motions to show that you are talking too long.

What Will You Miss If You Get Married Again?

Will you miss staying up as late as you want, or sleeping until noon. You do not have to do laundry every week. If you run out of clean underwear, you can easily buy more.

Think about the life you now have as opposed to what you might gain by getting married again. That is, unless you want to get back into the sexual part of marriage again, but these days you do not have to be married to have sex. Usually though, sex is not what makes a woman eager to say yes. It is mostly desired by men who get help with their little 'blue' pills.

Will Marriage Be The Same As It Once Was?

Marriage as it previously was will never be the same again. What you once had is forever gone. However, this does not mean that marriage will not be good. Many times a senior will find that a second marriage is even better. There is something comforting about having someone around - in a loving relationship. It is nice to have someone to make you a cup of hot tea when you do not feel well. It is also fun to have someone to go to the movies; bring you buttered popcorn and to hold your hand. How long has it been when you had someone to cuddle with in the darkened movie theater- like the teenagers do.?

Should A Senior Get Married Again?

I would say yes, if what you miss is someone to hug you and hold you when you are in bed, or to give you a back rub to ease your pain and someone who sends you flowers and calls you during the day only to say "I love you."

Should a senior get married again? This is decision is entirely up to you, and the person you meet. Think about if he or she is the person you want to share the rest of your life with. I married twice and I can attest to the fact that, with the right person, a second marriage can be great and could even be better than the first.

If marriage is what you desire, and if you have no doubts - Go For It! You only go around this lifetime once.