Actually, I'm a 45 year old man who has been single for 38 of those years. As far as the long term relationship thing? I'm interested, just won't spend time with a stupid woman, or one that can't make me laugh and feel loved. Those are rare because my standards are high.
As far as wanting to get laid all the time? I'll jump in bed with anyone that I like, but, because closed minds, stupid people, and those that don't pay attention to anything outside themselves seem to be the norm, I've not had sex in around 18 months.
Does that mean I go proposition women that I see on the street? No. I wait until someone sparks my interest and go from there.
Incidentally, I did almost get married again when I retired from the military.
Interestingly enough, there are lots of women today that view healthcare as a major bonus on the husband scale. I'm retired, so therefore anyone that I marry will also be covered.
Well first thing, that assuming thing does send you down the wrong path .
And second , thank you for your service to the country, you have my respect and honor.
Since you opened up, I feel someone obligated to do the same.
My first wife could easily be described as a liber-nazi, extremely smart, great looks but a rather shallow heart. (she's calmed down over the years) The end part of our relationship ended with my daughter being born and a divorce.
I liked the basics of marriage and with my daughter of three months, I embarked on a search for the right kind of women. I ran across the money grubbers, the lazy bums, the users, the party Gals, the blown out.. used up ones and many other types.
My daughter was 4 years old now and I'd pretty well given up on finding the right sort of lady. Now.. I'm not what you would call a religious person but I recall being frustrated with the search and saying to myself " God help me out here, all I want is a good women".
Maybe it's coincidence to some but soon after my daughter comes to me asks me if I would ask out her pre-school teacher. I'd actually had never met her. Well I did and wow what an angel, I asked her out and she refused on principle. Well, obviously she changed her mind and we've had a great marriage, 3 more kids and I'm happy beyond what I deserve.
I guess the point is, hold out and don't settle for less.