At this stage of being an adult things are different the second time around. Even though you look for certain qualities in a possible companion you also have a less “lust” approach and more of a realistic one.
Most of the time there’s other children we have from previous relationships. There’s the ex’s that still play a role in their life. It’s like a tangled web. You may not necessarily want more kids or marriage again but you do want a companion who respects you and gives you what you deserve. You may have trust issues or avoid certain patterns that remind you of your previous relationships. You may have a couple failed experiences because you will tolerate less this time around. Regardless it’s not an easy journey but can be a lot of fun especially if you found someone worth trying it out with. I found this article pretty interesting.
How Men Feel About Falling In Love The Second Time Around (According To Reddit) https://www.yourtango.com/2018311605/men-reddit-explain-how-falling-in-love-second-time-different-first