If you aren't married by 26, can you still be happy for the rest of your life?

[poohead]

since when does marriage equate to 'happy for the rest of your life'?

that is a huge lie that has been perpetuated for thousands of years.

 

[Shagadelic007]

Consent,
You sound like a girl who has come on here just to put us down. You know what? If you even had the slightest insight into women you would know that 99% of what you said is BS. I will fully admit to not knowing much about women but I do know enough to know that age is definitely NOT a factor. Actually, as much as I hate to admit it, older, alpha type males have several advantages over younger guys when it comes to pulling women. I have never heard of a 20 something bombshell turning down a 35 year old millionaire, unless the millionaire were SEVERELY maladjusted socially. Lastly, why let society dictate when and how and what should make you happy. Am I just starting to realize that in this society (American) men are so totally softened by the frickin' feminist, lazy, sedentary garbage shoved down our throats that a handful of guys are pulling in all the women, while the rest are left with their right hand and a porn flick on Saturday night. hmm I wonder why?

 

[Socialreject]

Consent,
You sound like a girl who has come on here just to put us down. You know what? If you even had the slightest insight into women you would know that 99% of what you said is BS. I will fully admit to not knowing much about women but I do know enough to know that age is definitely NOT a factor. Actually, as much as I hate to admit it, older, alpha type males have several advantages over younger guys when it comes to pulling women. I have never heard of a 20 something bombshell turning down a 35 year old millionaire, unless the millionaire were SEVERELY maladjusted socially. Lastly, why let society dictate when and how and what should make you happy. Am I just starting to realize that in this society (American) men are so totally softened by the frickin' feminist, lazy, sedentary garbage shoved down our throats that a handful of guys are pulling in all the women, while the rest are left with their right hand and a porn flick on Saturday night. hmm I wonder why?

I'll go further and say that a man reaches his most attractive phase when he is 30+.

Men who are in their 20's often lose some points because they seem to young and pretty. Men their 30's often have much more character in their face and appear more rough and weathered (= attractive).

Just take a look at picture of Brad pitt when he was in his 20's and tell me he's not "too pretty", then take a look at pictures of Brad pitt in his 30's.

Women want MEN, not boys. A lot of this is in attitude and personally, this is true! But it's also about looks. Unless you are a total geek, there will be no denying that you look like a MAN at 30+... while in your 20's, a lot of guys still have many boyish characteristics.

It's common knowledge that "boyish charm" is very attractive. HOWEVER, it's only attractive if a MAN has boyish features... not if you just look like a boy.

A guy in his 30's, good physical health, good body (as opposed to the LOADS of guys with a gut at that age) and some character in his face is the ultimate physically attractive man and can wipe most if not all of his younger peers off the table.

My father is now 50 and recently got remarried after playing the field for about 10 years. He's got a good tan, good physical health and he is a very strong male role model. Well let me tell you... he got PLENTY of attention from women while he was playing the field. Often times MUCH younger than him. Now I'm not sure how aware my old man was of this... but i definitely noticed some women in their 20's turning their heads and staring at him while i was out with my old man having some beers. He was definitely strong competition for me ;-).

It's just a FACT that men become more attractive as they age. It's not some kind of desperate delusional defense against the sad truth... just plain facts. The only difference is that there are guys who are just plain OLD, don't look after their health and develop a gut and just stop trying all together... and then there are guys who continue to try and look sharp and just use their age to their advantage.

 

[Taker]

Here's a fact for you...

My dad was 28 and my mum was 23 when they got married. My dad was an owner of a small business and my mum was an HB9. My dad was handsome as a guy face-wise but he's short......5 foot 4 short.

It's only a 5 yer gap but it still defies your theory of girls only marrying people of their own age....

 

[TurboOverCubicInches]

Consent, you are post is hogwash. Here are a few good reasons:

I am 26, going on 27, and:

1) I am happy
2) I hang out with 20 year old hot females on a weekly basis
3) I dated a cute 19 year old last year when I was 25 (she lived in a dorm...haha!!)
4) My traditional family IS a little worried, but hey, they want to let that ge them down, thats there problem, right?
5) I know plenty of guys my age and older who are happy.
6) My high school friends who got married at 21 and 22 are now getting divorced
7) I have a bright financial future
8) I decided I wanted to be a DJ (music), put my mind to it, and have accomplished my goal so far
9) I studied management with some of the most respected professors in my state and enjoyed every class I took, and will get my degree this month.

Do I sound like a loser to you? I think you are sadly mistaken. May you see the light.