Have I missed the marriage boat? 45/M

timewerx said:

I think there's are services that can check your genetic chances for success of conception or probability of birth defects for various reasons including old age or even genetic compatibility with your spouse.

Another factor to consider are "Epigenetic Traits" which are heritable and these are directly influenced by health habits like diet, exercise, state of mind, etc.

Ironically, older couples with healthy lifestyles may have better chances of producing healthier offspring than younger couple with unhealthy lifestyles.

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ozso said:

I meant it would be impractical from my end of it. Trying to keep up with a toddler on a hourly/daily basis is a game for the young. I wouldn't want the kid to keep hearing "daddy's too old and too tired for that".

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timewerx said:

Ironically, Europe have mostly laidback, slow-paced culture among Caucasians. That is how I have come to know Europe from relatives who married Europeans, European clients, and from watching European movies.

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bèlla said:

They're mimicking aristocrats and the old money set. Clothes, lifestyle, schools, hobbies, etc. The biggest consumer for etiquette courses are Asians. In American it's largely coastal. The east maintains a cache but the west has its own flavor and proximity to celebrities.

Although Europe has the qualities you've noted the moneyed move to a different rhythm that's largely unchanged. The season still exists and events occur throughout the year around the globe. The fashion calendar was designed for that purpose. A 2013 article by Business Insider said the yearly expense for a socialite was nearly half a million and than was ten years ago.

Some opt for the intelligentsia path. They're not wealthy but they're financially comfortable. The others are celebrity clones. They're influenced by K-pop and social media. All three are spenders but the reasons behind their materialism differs.

~bella

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timewerx said:

Ironically, I do like the European culture. I think they maybe a good role model.

Just not the "European culture" and "European image" portrayed by Hollywood and generally, the American entertainment media. It does not represent the majority of people born in Europe.

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