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I do have some conditions where I would consider moving in with my gf which are lower risk for me. I have discussed these with her. Those conditions involve time passing and us getting to know each other better and her financial situation changing from what it is now (and it is something that is...

Yes Aerides, I do think it is a challenging coupling for sure. We definitely are at different life stages like you say. I know some younger ppl (early to mid 30’s) who both have not much in the way of assets. They moved in together quickly and then later broke up with no financial implications...

Thanks for this guitarguy. I can see why ER would work out better with the woman you are now with. The same logic would apply to my situation. I would find it hard to break up with my gf though as I do really like her, even though logically I probably should. I do think it is hard to find...

I have done a bit of Tinder dating up to my age (was 49 when last on it). I had my share of webcam women and sugar daddy seeking women matching with me. I reported all the commercial profiles as that is not the correct use of the platform. Seemed to get less matches from them over time. I...

De facto relationships were included under the Australian Family Law Act in 2009 by the federal government at the time, thus affording them the same property rights as married couples. I have heard the odd minor political party campaign against some of the elements of family law. The “de facto...

This is such good advice.

That is really bad. I guess you can never really know what someone will do after breaking up.

She is a bit over 10 years younger than me. When I was online dating I was bombarded by 20 something women wanting me to pay their university fees in exchange for their company. I explained to them that I would be putting my hard earned towards my early retirement instead. Seemed to end those...

Yes I agree. For this to apply the relationship must satisfy certain conditions to be classified as “De Facto By Distance”.

Good you know the signs. One of my single female friends a similar age to me and who is in a very good financial position, says she is very careful who she dates, as she doesn’t want to be on the hook for “purse or nurse” haha.

She doesn’t want children. She is also not entirely settled in terms of where she wants to live. Right now we live in the same city.

It does have its advantages for sure.

I must say I wish we had prenups or similar agreements if the relationship goes more than 2 years had more standing here in Australia.

Good advice there Eddie and yes, thankfully I have already “had the snip”, so no risk of pregnancy.

I am pretty cautious though this time, so not letting my emotions get ahead of my reasoning.

Yes, maybe this is the way to go Redbugdave. Thanks.

Congratulations on your 12th anniversary Souchef! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Mr Tightwad - None of my mail is going to her place and none of her mail is going to mine. I have only been seeing her around 6 months. I am aware of the two year threshold and I understand you don’t even have to be living with someone in Australia for that to apply, as long as there has...

Thanks Ronstar - Yeah that risk if we were to marry and then the marriage ends resulting in me not having enough assets to retire, or stay retired, is a big one. I think if we married, were together for some time and I predeceased her, she would get a portion of my assets - legally she would...

Thanks Street. I am based in Australia where prenup’s don’t really hold up in court. I think the first sentence of your last paragraph is what it boils down to. I have been doing the dating only approach and I feel like that is the safest place to stay. Certainly not rushing anything. We...

Hi - I am a 50 year old male and heading towards retiring (if I choose to) in a couple of years. Am also divorced with older working children. Currently dating a younger woman with very little in the way of assets. I like her, but figure if we get too involved I will be risking my assets. What...