I was 42 and my wife 40. I dated a lot over the years but never allowed myself to settle for the wrong woman. I always felt that I would know when I met the right woman. I had no problem keeping a relationship but never dated simply for the fun of it or strung a woman along with the "promise" of an impending engagement.

My wife and I began dating in July '06. I knew she was the one only two months later and proposed two months after that.

We're both very happy we waited to meet each other. No regrets!

PS I had several people tell me that marrying later in life is very difficult because you've lived your own way for so long that you no longer can compromise enough for a successful marriage. That's bunk. As long as you're mature about it there's no problem at all.

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Current:
2014 VW Tiguan SEL 4Motion 43,000 miles.

2016 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport (wife's).

Past:
2006 Jetta TDI 135,970 miles. Sold Nov. '13.
1995 E-320 Special Edition. 220,200 miles. Sold Sept. '07.
1987 190-E 16 valve. 153,000 miles. Sold Feb. '06.
1980 300-D 225,000 miles. Donated to the National Kidney Foundation.
1980 240-D manual, 297,500 miles. Totaled by inattentive driver.