I still believe in marriage - I DO think you try harder when you are married, when you've made that commitment in front of friends and family.
That being said - not sure I would ever marry again now at my age (54). First of all, I can't afford it - unless I find a rich guy, because the financial hit I would take by losing my alimony is huge. Since I have to be concerned with paying off my home before retirement and putting away enough money to retire safely, plus paying my share of three kids in college - I can't ignore those financial considerations in a relationship.
Second - I find I am kind of enjoying being free of the push-pull accommodations of living with someone every day. I do what I want when I want to. Right now a lover that I see once in a while but who goes home afterwards is suiting my needs nicely.
