tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post8006394283941285742..comments2023-12-06T04:31:36.709-06:00Comments on Reservations for One: Marriage? Don't Think SoBillie Mercerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17826454938577230499noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-90120750803390727312014-01-01T10:28:44.513-06:002014-01-01T10:28:44.513-06:00Kathe, Congratulations on your decision. Every sit...Kathe, Congratulations on your decision. Every situation is different and I'm sure you considered all the possibilities. I'm glad you commented on the blog entry. Billie Mercerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826454938577230499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-8146359588255524662014-01-01T03:02:14.309-06:002014-01-01T03:02:14.309-06:00At 65 I am just beginning life with a new partner....At 65 I am just beginning life with a new partner. Your concern about aging, health and the likelihood of the concomitant problems is one I often think about. Obviously I decided it was worth it. Thank you for a thought provoking article. KatheAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-38598558609690895152013-11-28T21:27:01.583-06:002013-11-28T21:27:01.583-06:00I agree, a second marriage would not be in my futu...I agree, a second marriage would not be in my future. A 60+ year old friend of ours also said that after his wife died. But then a few years later he attended a high school reunion and ran into his HS sweetheart who was also "available". The 45 year old flame quickly rekindled and they are now married. You just never know!Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634815881045387152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-70504644647587915192013-11-24T12:12:35.998-06:002013-11-24T12:12:35.998-06:00It is funny how words bring pictures to your head....It is funny how words bring pictures to your head. <br />Companionship = A good Friend. <br />A companion = a live-in partner, marriage not necessary. Mmm, just can't see doing that.Billie Mercerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826454938577230499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-62650668366327324242013-11-24T06:10:27.427-06:002013-11-24T06:10:27.427-06:00Companionship - absolutely - marriage not necessar...Companionship - absolutely - marriage not necessary. Thought provoking issue Amiga - thanks.Calypsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705486544074674388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-30479120269569366172013-11-23T21:08:37.670-06:002013-11-23T21:08:37.670-06:00This man is happy to be single, as well.This man is happy to be single, as well.Steve Cottonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-29256383949512960322013-11-23T16:32:41.857-06:002013-11-23T16:32:41.857-06:00My mother was widowed at the age of 55. Although ...My mother was widowed at the age of 55. Although she had the chance, she chose to never remarry. I don't think it was out of love for my father, but rather she had also learned that she could be a self sustaining person in her own right.Islagringohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181198510287530636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-62853528632331119832013-11-23T16:00:28.842-06:002013-11-23T16:00:28.842-06:00Replies from two Barbaras at one time. How interes...Replies from two Barbaras at one time. How interesting that they could see this issue from different angles. Barabra, I thought about divorcees while I was writing the blog but I think that entry might required additional research and could be influenced by the reasons for the divorces. Billie Mercerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826454938577230499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-57011943778405627302013-11-23T15:55:58.925-06:002013-11-23T15:55:58.925-06:00That is a good point, Babs, and you speak with a l...That is a good point, Babs, and you speak with a lot more experience about being a widow than I do. Billie Mercerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17826454938577230499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-36348839764389880572013-11-23T15:23:35.040-06:002013-11-23T15:23:35.040-06:00This is true for older divorced women as well. And...This is true for older divorced women as well. And all I have to add is Amen! BarbaraAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10468337479462465608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8943691908858971818.post-11969683124944328822013-11-23T15:15:28.046-06:002013-11-23T15:15:28.046-06:00I think women, at this point in society who choose...I think women, at this point in society who choose to remarry do so not because they "need" to, but because they want to enhance their lives.<br />At least that is my feeling after being widowed 35 years ago. Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16609157345912932083noreply@blogger.com