Can a woman marry a younger man?
This is one of the issues of our time that bugs me a bit. Can a woman marry a younger man? Some say yes, some say no. Some even dictate the number of years difference that is acceptable. For some, she shouldn't be more than 2 years older than the man. I don't know what the hullabaloo is all about. Just like the case in Nigeria of a young male musician who has an older woman as wife. Did he marry her for her wealth and comfort? Did she marry him for "fresh blood" as they say?
I think its really nobody's business. If the couple concerned is not complaining, then why should anyone else complain? Why drink panadol for another person's headache? If the man is not ill at ease with the woman, he's not intimidated and the woman doesn't feel like she's with a sissy or a ninny, if they both feel good and are proud of each other, then why the fuss?
It is only in Nigeria that things like this become an issue. A woman has been conditioned to “marry up” i.e. a richer, older, more educated, more sophisticated man etc. I think women get unrealistic about what they want. We want “Mr. Perfect” and where are you going to find that? Some of us desire what we do not have. You have an older man, good. You have a younger man, good. The important thing is that you are man and wife and not some other thing.
Labels: Age
posted by Marie @ 1:49 PM
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2 Comments:
Well... what do I say,I too fall victim in swallowing other people's panadol in terms of Older women marrying or dating younger men,But am in support of the pursuit for happiness as long as it isnt same sex marriage or relationship.
I agree with you that as long as the two people concerned are comortable with it, it is really nobody else's business! I happen to have a younger sister who is married to a man 3yrs. younger than herself. The guy is ok with it and you'll never even guess that he is younger than my sis. He is someone who commands(not demand) respect.
Nevertheless, I'll say it a decision that should not be rushed into. The couple should take various issues into consideration, especially the future. In any case, the decision is still theirs to make.
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