Age Difference and Marriage

Can a younger woman and an older man with an age difference of ten years have a happy marriage or even more interesting question to be asked, can a younger man and an older woman with the same age difference marriage lasts. Some argue that in both situations the marriage will fail. Why?

I think that it has to do with the fact that as human beings when we aged our bodies are no longer attractive and in the case of a marriage, the older partner perceives him or herself as no longer an interesting proposition. The aches and pains begin to slow down the older partner, while the younger partner feels as though he or she is the night nurse.

The other point worth discussing is sex. You see men as they age are likely to become less active in bed and could become frustrated if his hydraulics are not working. For the female as the older partner, she might complain of ware and tear.

in all the above cases, marriage is viewed as a physical attraction founded on infatuation and not love. I believe that age makes no difference, if love is the centre piece of the marriage and the vows taken are seen as the guiding principles, there should be no problem. Remember "for better or for worst." Well just in case, you are still dubious about the love thing, then do the following:

• eat healthly
• exercise regularly
• have annual medical checks
• keep the mind active
  
• make sure your financial position is secured
• be out goings
• socialize with the young and old
• dress well
• don't let your age bother you

The negative of the above will inevitably result in partnership misery. Simply do the things to keep your marriage in a state of enjoyment.

What do you think? Drop me a line.