The older I get the more I'm thinking finding a "soul mate" a female clone of yourself, (or least myself), is pretty much a
lost cause. Maybe a better plan is to find a good solid mate, (a guy who is responsible, and can get along with and share guys interests), that can watch your back, and pick up the slack on board, would be a better match for a serious long term
cruise.
Besides isn't the idea of the sailing life a woman in every port?
Kinda hard to do if your packing one with you. Also a spat can end the
cruise and leave you
singlehanding in an unfortunate part of the world. Far less likely with a crew of
men that works like a team with common interests and goals. That makes going to port to find "booty" something to look forward to.