re: Is Dating in 2017 & Beyond A Dying Mentality?

The world is full of narcissists now (blame social media, nanny state society, etc). Narcissists care deeply about what other think about them but have extreme difficulty in connecting and forming real bonds with anyone. They live behind a facade. That is the root cause of what kingbob so eloquently laid out.

I am married and have been for 12 years. I am close to 40 now. Marriage is the most wonderful thing if you have children. If you don't plan to have kids I can tell you that marriage is pointless. Just be with your partner by choice. No reason to bring the law into it. People grow and change. You may want to be with someone else later down the line. Nothing wrong with that if don't have kids.

Also, for all of you younger folks not married, I would advise that you focus on improving yourself. Exercise and work out. Become expert at something. Dominate a hobby or your work. Be an alpha by being focused. If you want the best, you have to be the best. I developed later in life, started a very successful business and developed wealth. I probably look and feel in better shape now than I did when I was 21. I have never had so many women throw themselves at me as they do now, even married.

The point is to understand that you can and will change - especially if you want to change and improve. Don't get married unless you have or want kids, focus on and improve yourself, and you'll end up with an amazing partner.