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Now that I'm on a collision course on that not-so-magical over the hill age of 40 (on Monday), it's also a matter of personal preference as well.

My mother married young at 21, divorced at 25 and never remarried. My father took five tries (Mom was his second marriage) before he finally settled down. I've seen one too many family members and friends go through failed marriages at least once or twice for me to carefully tread the waters before committing to marriage. If the opportunity for me to get married happens, I'll be happy to take the plunge; if it doesn't happen in the near future or at all, I'm not going to worry too much about it at this day and age.

The old man, like a good New York Irish Catholic, is still hoping for 'true' grandchildren one of these days (he has to be content right now with step-grandchildren for now). None of his three children (my younger brother, half-brother and myself) are married.