Kandi said "Maturity? Lower testosterone? Weariness from keeping things bottled up? Realizing that what others think doesn't matter to your happiness? Empty nests? All of the above? Something else?"
All of the above and then some. I realized in my 50's that this made me happy and it is my life. I am the care giver for my wife who is in poor health. I work, take care of the yard, pay the bills and do the grocery shopping. Ellen Jo cooks, cleans and takes care of my wife. I am glad for the help, I don't think I could do it all by myself.
Hugs
Ellen Jo
