Good thing they hadn't moved whatever it was he was looking for... (@pickled egg you gotta whack @Boman Forklift over the head with it...)
What women want - kinda depends on the quality of the woman. a very attractive woman who is educated and has a good job, great in bed etc. will likely have a different set of requirements than an overweight, sloppy woman who just wants to watch tv. it is more about how they value themselves than anything and typically between those 2 examples one sets the bar higher for a relationship. of course that doesnt fit everyone (again - about how they value themselves). if youre a guy whos a 5, you are going have trouble getting a 10 (i dont mean just looks - i mean a complete 10). The more confident a woman is in her ability to choose a man, the less likely she will choose one that doesnt measure up. I was just on a cruise - a woman with our group was willing to take almost literally ANY guy for the night. she was a mess and throwing herself at men...a man will get her, but put her right back. now another woman who holds a high standard wont be that easy. so what a woman wants - depends on the woman...and as a guy you got to figure it out and see if you are up to the task.
I punched way below my weight the first time. Threw that one back before a year was up. Way above my weight the second time. She's still putting up with me 23 years later. Next go-round, if necessary, I'm just going to find another single old dude to be platonic room mates and split expenses. Might even marry him if it makes financial sense.
Based on those comments, when you are interviewing "roommates" might I suggest you find the older dude with false teeth and only 4 molars.
I don't look gift whores in the mouth. As I said, Wife#2 is still putting up with me, so y'all gonna have to take a number.
I wouldn’t have wanted to be a 20 or 30 year old man trying to deal with babies or small children. Parenting as an “older” New Englander is a breeze, my selfishness has passed and I can prioritize the girls’ needs and development.
Funny you say that. I think that is part of being a parent. My selfishness left shortly after having kids, IMO. Hopefully mama agrees with that. I've mentioned this before, but combining the selfishness comment with @motion comment about being an ATM machine. I used to get depressed paying the bills. At some point, many years ago, I turned bill paying over to my wife and just decided I will work harder to make more money. I know it is probably stupid advice, especially for young couples, but it has made my life much better. We work our asses off and we spend like drunken sailors!!!!