Saying "Yes" again in old age? / Ladies of Hive Community Contest # 248

2️⃣ Would you consider remarrying or having another partner if you are a 71-year-old widow/widower? Why or why not?

I married my boyfriend when I was 20, very much in love, after five years of dating. I didn't get married in a church, just a civil ceremony, and we were married for 28 years until one day he confessed to me he was dating someone, apparently for a year.

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I always told him that if I could prove any infidelity, we'd end the relationship. He always denied any rumors I'd heard. The truth is, it's not that I didn't believe it; it's that I was still in love and my children were young, and I didn't want to give them a stepfather (although I had one, and he was like a father to me), but I didn't want to risk things turning out worse than this.

My current marital status is "separated" and completely "happy." At 64, I'm not completely closed to a relationship if a man comes along who takes me more into account and values me more. He should be religious like me, not only believing in God but attending church. I think that was one of my mistakes, since I always wanted to go to church, but he never did.

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The Bible itself says, "It is not good for a man to be alone..." When a woman gets married, she thinks they'll grow old together and be there for each other. But now I'm so afraid of not choosing well and of it being a bad choice, so I prefer to stay alone.

Two men at church asked me for my phone number because they wanted to start a conversation with me, but I told them I wasn't looking for a relationship because I felt better that way. Latinos are very macho and like to tell their wives how to dress, how to groom themselves, who to go out with, and what to do, so now I don't have any of those complications.

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This is my entry for the weekly contest held by the @ladiesofhive community, based on a question posed by our friend @ifarmgirl. You can join the challenge using the link below:

https://hive.blog/hive-124452/@ladiesofhive/ladies-of-hive-community-contest-248

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Traducción al Español:

Volver a decir ¨Si¨ en la tercera edad ?? / Ladies of Hive Community Contest # 248

2️⃣ ¿Considerarías volver a casarte o tener otra pareja si eres viudo/a a los 71 años? ¿Por qué sí o por qué no?

Me case muy enamorada a mis 20 años con mi novio después de 5 años de noviazgo. No me case por la iglesia, solo por lo civil y duramos 28 años de casados hasta que un día me confeso que estaba saliendo con alguien y al parecer tenían 1 año con esa relación.

Siempre le dije que si le podía demostrar alguna infidelidad terminaríamos la relación, él siempre me negó algún rumor que llegara a mis oídos. La verdad es que no es que no lo creyera, es que todavía estaba enamorada y mis hijos estaban pequeños y no quería ponerles un padrastro (aunque yo tuve uno y fue como un padre para mí), pero no me quería arriesgar a que saliera peor que este.

Mi estado civil actual es ¨separada¨ y completamente ¨Feliz¨. Con mis 64 años actuales no estoy completamente cerrada a una relación si llegara un hombre que me tome más en cuenta y me valore más. Debe ser religioso como yo, no solo creer en Dios sino asistir a la iglesia. Creo que esa fue una de mis equivocaciones ya que yo siempre quise ir a la iglesia y él nunca quiso.

La misma Biblia dice: ¨No es bueno que el hombre esté solo...¨, cuando una mujer se casa piensa que llegarán juntos a viejitos y se acompañarán mutuamente. Pero ahora tengo mucho miedo de no elegir bien y que sea una mala elección, entonces prefiero quedarme sola.

Dos hombres en la iglesia me han pedido el número de teléfono porque quieren entablar una conversación conmigo, pero les he dicho que no busco relacionarme porque estoy mejor así. Los latinos son muy machistas y les gusta decirle a sus esposas como vestir, como arreglarse, con quien salir y qué hacer, así que ahora no tengo ninguna de esas complicaciones.

Esta es mi entrada al concurso que realiza cada semana la comunidad de @ladiesofhive con la pregunta que formula la amiga @ifarmgirl. Pueden unirse al reto mediante el enlace que aquí les dejo:

https://hive.blog/hive-124452/@ladiesofhive/ladies-of-hive-community-contest-248



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It's sad your relationship ended that way, but at least you are happy with your current status and have no complications. I wish you the best and may a great man comes along when it is meant to be :)

!LADY

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God willing he'll become, friend. Thank you for your good wishes.

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The dating world of today has changed considerably from when we were young. I don't blame you for having caution for many reasons including the ones you mention.

Thanks for sharing and have a lovely day!🤗💜🌹 !LADY

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Thank you very much friend. I don't doubt that it is, but it is certainly not worth trying, hehe.

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I’m so sorry you had such an experience, men can be scary sometimes. I have you find the right man for you.

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Thanks, friend. If it happens, I'll be very careful because I don't want to go through the same thing again. Thanks for commenting on my blog.

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Concuerdo que para la elección de un compañero para toda la vida, deben tener las mismas creencias y los mismos gusto, hasta la biblia lo dice, es bueno que te sientas bien como estás.

Dices que no te cierras a rehacer tu vida, pero aún tienes muchos miedos. Y te sientes bien como estás, eso es lo que importa. Bendiciones 🤗

I agree that when choosing a life partner, you should have the same beliefs and tastes. Even the Bible says so. It's good to feel good the way you are.

You say you're not against rebuilding your life, but you still have many fears. And you feel good the way you are; that's what matters. Blessings 🤗

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Bendiciones para ti también amiga, todo bajo la voluntad de Dios. Gracias por pasar por mi blog.

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Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
I am super glad that you are happy in your current status.
Wishing you all the best and more peace

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Thanks God I am happy with my childrens and grandchildrens. Thank you for your comment.

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