Off my mission I told Pres I did not want to get married in first year because I

Jun 11, 2024
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did not want to rush into anything (not trusting myself with such a big choice so quickly). Took less than 8 months. Best choice I made

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Did anyone on here find a wife in their 40s? How'd it go?

COUGALICIOUS

Jun 11, 12:28pm

All I can say is good luck to you. Glad to hear you are working your way back

RH84025

Jun 11, 12:31pm

My brother just got married at 42 to a nice 29 year old girl.

SLC-Durham

Jun 11, 12:33pm

42 divided by 2 is 21 plus 7 is 28…

Hambone

Jun 11, 12:38pm

This is my story, except it took a weird turn.

COUGALICIOUS

Jun 11, 12:39pm

There are a lot of real quality girls out there.

lemonademan

Jun 11, 12:35pm

Boardname checks out.

CougGolf

Jun 11, 12:36pm

I and her were 38 3 kids each and

barebones

Jun 11, 12:43pm

Do you think the spouses wouldn’t have worked so hard against your romance

Goatnapper'96

Jun 11, 1:16pm

RE: Do you think the spouses wouldn’t have worked so hard against your

Spaniard

Jun 11, 1:24pm

Oh my !! lol. Probably . Funny thing they were long time divorced from us .

barebones

Jun 12, 11:27am

No suggestions, but I am happy you are working your way back. Focus on your

Jdoc

Jun 11, 12:49pm

yes

Beggar

Jun 11, 12:53pm

I have a friend who at 43 who found a 31 year old wife.

Saregreat

Jun 11, 1:02pm

That doesn't seem like a significant age difference at that stage of life.

Durden

Jun 11, 1:04pm

No, it's not that bad at all.

Saregreat

Jun 11, 1:05pm

Oh, and another one who at 47 just married a girl from the Philipines. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Saregreat

Jun 11, 1:05pm

I've been to the Philippines multiple times. Most speak English and love

Spine

Jun 11, 3:07pm

RE: Did anyone on here find a wife in their 40s? How'd it go?

AmericanScouser

Jun 11, 1:03pm

Way easier for guys in their 40'sthat are active in church to find a partner

Czar-castic

Jun 11, 1:04pm

now we're talkin' / I just gotta get rebaptized rn

COUGALICIOUS

Jun 11, 1:09pm

RE: now we're talkin' / I just gotta get rebaptized rn

yahtzee

Jun 11, 10:39pm

Totally agree. I couldn't get good dates till my late 20s.

SLC-Durham

Jun 11, 1:13pm

saving this for my sons

COUGALICIOUS

Jun 11, 1:16pm

RE: saving this for my sons

Spaniard

Jun 11, 1:27pm

Maybe, but they also like stability. Proven men are less of a gamble.

SoBlueitHurts

Jun 11, 4:57pm

Woah… maybe there is hope

BaseCoug

Jun 11, 2:18pm

Off my mission I told Pres I did not want to get married in first year because I

SoBlueitHurts

Jun 11, 4:55pm

Sent you a BM

Nodak Cougar

Jun 11, 1:16pm

I just got married this year in my 40s

Remigius

Jun 11, 1:40pm

That's really good advice for a first or second marriage. What you described

CougarScrub

Jun 12, 6:59am

Got remarried at 37 wife was 30. Met on mutual.

Spokcougar

Jun 11, 1:41pm

This podcast has some good advice on dating/marrying when older

Ransom's Grandson

Jun 11, 1:46pm

I met my wife when I was 37. She found me. I recommend not thinking too much

Natedog916

Jun 11, 2:04pm

I agree. I think that makes a man more attractive too.

COUGALICIOUS

Jun 11, 2:16pm

This is my second marriage. The first, which was in my 20s, was a disaster!

Natedog916

Jun 11, 6:32pm

BYU singles conference. 29 years ago.

Pikkunen

Jun 11, 2:27pm

Potd because this is a super interesting thread, but I married young so I have

NumbersGuy

Jun 11, 2:41pm

Same, but I have several single siblings that are really good people. They just

SoBlueitHurts

Jun 11, 5:00pm

No advice for dating - I also married young 26 yrs ago, but I just wanted to say

Spine

Jun 11, 3:18pm

I have a few friends who found wives in the Philippines and are very happy.

Orem58thBall

Jun 11, 3:33pm

I got married for the first time at 46.

MyTwoCents

Jun 11, 3:34pm

Laugh for the final paragraph. I have a couple single sisters, but they hate

SoBlueitHurts

Jun 11, 4:49pm

My brother just got married and then sealed this year.

VenomFarmer

Jun 11, 5:08pm

I think the apps are going to be your best bet. Single adult wards in Utah range

Magneto

Jun 11, 6:14pm

Yes, married at 44 - met in mid-singles group

BigTex

Jun 11, 9:12pm

One of my good friends is twice-divorced in his 40s.

Yukon

Jun 11, 9:15pm

I’m not shocked 😳

COUGALICIOUS

Jun 11, 11:06pm

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