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Friday, October 5, 2007
Age ain’t nothing but a number
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Last weekend I met a couple in which the woman was significantly older than the man. The man seemed to be in his late fifties, but the woman seemed like she could have been at least 80 years old if not older! I thought at first that he was taking care of his mother! I confirmed with someone privately that she was, indeed, a significantly older wife, and that I was not the first person to mistake her!
I consider myself part of a generation that is redefining what “normal” relationships look like — whether it has to do with sexual preference, race/ethnicity, where you’re from or who your family is. We simply aren’t abiding by traditional guidelines when it comes to these things.
But despite my societal context, I hardly know anyone in a Harold-and-Maude-type situation. Celebrities don’t count, because they don’t exactly live in reality. It seems that in the age department, we’re less likely to branch out than we are in other traditionally social taboos.
When it comes to age, do you have a ceiling on who would be too old for you, or a minimum age for potential dates? Have you ever taken a chance by dating outside your normal range? What was the outcome?
Obviously, the age issue can be very different for women than it is for men, but it seems we are also crossing traditional lines there. Women, is it easier for you to date younger or older men? Which do you prefer?
Men, have you ever encountered women who wouldn’t date you because of the age gap? Have you ever had a relationship fail because of an age difference?
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