Wisdom, Stability, and Love: The Case for Marrying an Older Man

When you think about marrying an older man, you might picture a relationship filled with wisdom, stability, and depth. As someone married to a wonderful partner who happens to be older, I can say there’s a lot to consider. And a lot to love.

This isn’t about convincing you it’s the “right” way, but I’ll share why it worked for me — and why it could for you too.

Stability Brings Peace

Let’s face it. Stability matters.

Older men often have their lives figured out — or at least more than younger men.

When my colleague Marilyn married her partner, Travis, his financial life was sorted. He had a clear vision of where he wanted to go and what he wanted to build.

This kind of stability made everything easier. No guessing games, no wild decisions. Instead, they could focus on building our life together.

Stat Fact: Studies show that financial security is one of the top predictors of long-term marital happiness.

Here’s an example:
Another friend of mine married her high-school sweetheart. While they loved each other, they struggled for years trying to “figure things out.” When you marry an older man, there’s often less figuring.