For those that might be interested in "whats its all about Alfie" do highly recommend any youtube video posted by Dr. Stephen Greer (MD) as he has some very interesting views and facts to back them up concerning life of earth, how small we are in the scheme of things, etc.
Give it a few minutes as the first few minutes are spent in acknowledging the location from where he is speaking, and establishing credibility .

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To address, Yes, this age group is like a garden filled with different flowers- each having their own fragrance, shape, color, beauty, and personality. And quite often, surprises you hadn't anticipated.

It is at this age in life, that a male can accompany a female whose age can be anywhere from 55-70, or beyond as our features are neither young or old (unless we have been rode hard and put up wet.) The mind set of both parties have to be somewhat similar in order to find common interests.
Hopefully, by this age, the male has learned how to keep from stepping on the tail of partners evening gown, dance without folks pointing fingers, demonstrate sufficient confidence and self esteem that partner is comfortable.

Williamson County here. Close enough to Austin that if I jump onto I 35 before 930 AM, will run into the southbound traffic mess.

Walked out onto the (enclosed) back patio area couple days ago to find the cat "on high alert" on something in the back yard. Took me a moment to spot, but was a critter cousin (?) to the Horny Toad. Kept looking and saw a 2nd. Finally figured out the pair were going thru the mating ritual. Their lengths, from nose to tail, were about 6 inches. Did get a couple of pictures thru the glass, and will post, if anyone has any interest. (and can figure out how to get it out of cell.)

The "last" place of significance traveled was China in April.



For those that may not have traveled a lot, it is shorter to reach Asia( west) and Europe (east) by going north. Going, flew over the North Pole, and returning, over topside of Alaska. Ride (for me) was a butt buster as total air time was about 14 hours.

Did not enjoy the country all that much. It was a little unsettling to see armed guards manning the fuel pump islands to make sure all transactions were conducted in a mannerly way.

When one goes to the restroom in the fuel stop, will usually find individual expecting to collect funds for the privilege of using the facilities. Also, the word "NO" apparently does not have same meaning universally as necessary to get up in a cab drivers face after he kept on trying to change and extend assignment.

Vendors at the pyramids in Cairo will snatch the hat off your head and then expect you to buy something from them before they will return yours. Another face to face encounter.

After your tour guide has agreed upon funds in his hands after tour, you cease to exist, and he will hardly acknowledge your presence.

I began to suspect when our ship came came into port to find a private multi-million yacht moored at the outermost dock,bow out. In other words,it could get the hell out of Dodge,at a moments notice.

Central and NE Texas, and yes, over 45.

Surmise the short answer would be that the Guy wants the female all to himself when and where mutually convenient. Having said that, if marriage entails, usually the "romance" in the relationship begins to fade, and one or both begin to let themselves go physically and emotionally. He no longer surprises her with spontaneous ideas, gifts,trips, etc. She no longer dresses for him in her sexiest, puts on weight, and her ardor declines, in and out of the bedroom.