Do relationships with big age gaps last?

Kimbot · 27-07-2017 01:10PM

LadyMacBeth_ wrote: »

Ah moldy, come and have a swim in the sea with me, it makes everything better. I am a bitter old crone though.

Bitter old crones are still women too :P Can i swim with yas too

worded · 27-07-2017 01:18PM

I'd imagine that it's a question of health and longevity

Stats wise the older you are the more likely you are to get ill and die

As you get older the age gap may become more obvious and more of a potential problem ....

I know a man who's wife died recently, the age gap was just 3 years but he said to me that those three years became obvious as she slipped into ill health in her 70s. That's his personal opinion and it struck a chord with me. Equally he could have got ill earlier than her but the stats / paddy power would side with he higher age

The Moldy Gowl · 27-07-2017 01:25PM

LadyMacBeth_ wrote: »

Ah moldy, come and have a swim in the sea with me, it makes everything better. I am a bitter old crone though.

I actually hate the sea.
Can we just close the curtains and drink coffee instead?
My age limit is 31 on tinder but i make exceptional circumstances.

Wibbs · 27-07-2017 01:30PM

WHIP IT! wrote: »

So... this lad got all the Likes and oodles of Love. Twas all very Liberal and all very "hey man, live and let live"....

But this guy....

.... is getting an awful going over....

What's that all 'bout...??

In the first example she was 23, past university, working, her own woman and all that. I doubt he's pulling in the funds of a "hedge fund manager" either, nor directing her life to fit his with the sniff of the benevolent paternal going on. Nor parading the relationship across the forums every chance he gets*. Bit of a diff on those points alone.

On a personal note and full disclosure here I've met the two folks in the first example more than once in the past and very well matched they were too. The age gap part would have been pretty much the last thing that would have occurred to mention or notice TBH.

*though as I said previously that can be an American cultural thing in certain sections of that society, particularly among the climbing middle class set. I've a couple of American rellies and they're into that whole send a bullet pointed letter/FAQ out to the family on holidays outlining how everyone was doing so well in their family. Considered a tad crass among the rest of the family, but there within lays the cultural difference. The telegraphing of the trappings of success in the American Dream is a thing, not really found in Ireland. Having the high powered job and the house in the Hamptons and the older successful man with pretty/younger girlfriend/wife would be among the "trophies" to be broadcast and with little to no self consciousness or awareness to it.

Jesus Wept · 27-07-2017 01:42PM

Omackeral wrote: »

You're 42 and your partner isn't legally old enough to purchase alcohol in your hometown. That's just hit me when reading back through the thread.

Omackeral wrote: »

Well it's pretty feasible for a 22 year old to be with someone can't get served. It's pretty odd when a 42 year old can't bring his other half to a bar for a drink because she's not old enough yet.

Do you think the drinking age should be raised? Let it go.

inforfun wrote: »

A few years ago i mentioned in some thread here i was breaking the "half your age +7 rule"
Still breaking it with the same one so.... it can last.

Ah it's a great excuse for a celebration when you finally tick that made up box. Especially if you are both allowed a drink.

Pac1Man · 27-07-2017 01:45PM

Nevermind.

Jesus Wept · 27-07-2017 01:52PM

Wibbs wrote: »

. I've a couple of American rellies and they're into that whole send a bullet pointed letter/FAQ out to the family on holidays outlining how everyone was doing so well in their family. Considered a tad crass among the rest of the family, but there within lays the cultural difference.

1. Dear Wibbs and forum family
2. Hard to believe it's five minutes since we last posted. Summer is fully upon us now and thus we cast our gaze towards the drizzle, occasional snowdrifts and fondly recall that Tuesday in June where it hit 23 degrees.
3. It's been a busy year for me, to say nothing of permabear and the bitters (30 year old fems) who have been flat out - especially this week.

ugh I give up. What odd carry on.

B0jangles · 27-07-2017 02:08PM

LadyMacBeth_ wrote: »

Ah moldy, come and have a swim in the sea with me, it makes everything better. I am a bitter old crone though.

NOOOO!, YOU'LL GET EVEN PRUNIER!!!

WHIP IT! · 27-07-2017 02:12PM

Wibbs wrote: »

*though as I said previously that can be an American cultural thing in certain sections of that society, particularly among the climbing middle class set. I've a couple of American rellies and they're into that whole send a bullet pointed letter/FAQ out to the family on holidays outlining how everyone was doing so well in their family. Considered a tad crass among the rest of the family, but there within lays the cultural difference. The telegraphing of the trappings of success in the American Dream is a thing, not really found in Ireland. Having the high powered job and the house in the Hamptons and the older successful man with pretty/younger girlfriend/wife would be among the "trophies" to be broadcast and with little to no self consciousness or awareness to it.

I must say, I have noticed that in America and Canada (where I've been several times - have family in NYC and Toronto), it's a lot more "usual" to see couples with what we would consider a 'sizeable' age difference. I haven't much experience of the 'wealthy classes' so much but, in my experience, among the 'great unwashed', it seems to be quite common in the US and Canada for there to be 8/10/12 years age difference among couples.

LadyMacBeth_ · 27-07-2017 02:21PM

B0jangles wrote: »

NOOOO!, YOU'LL GET EVEN PRUNIER!!!

Godammit, this makes me even more bitter.

The Moldy Gowl · 27-07-2017 02:23PM

LadyMacBeth_ wrote: »

Godammit, this makes me even more bitter.

I aint touching you unless you are wealthy and mid 30s and can keep me accuustomed to my life lifestyle of pizza, cans, fags.

Kimbot · 27-07-2017 02:24PM

The Moldy Gowl wrote: »

I aint touching you unless you are wealthy and mid 30s and can keep me accuustomed to my life lifestyle of pizza, cans, fags.

And give great Boobie hugs :P

B0jangles · 27-07-2017 02:25PM

LadyMacBeth_ wrote: »

Godammit, this makes me even more bitter.

Hmmm.. Wrinkly, bitter and green (with envy)? - that explains all the caper-ing in the ocean!

:pac:

LadyMacBeth_ · 27-07-2017 03:32PM

The Moldy Gowl wrote: »

I aint touching you unless you are wealthy and mid 30s and can keep me accuustomed to my life lifestyle of pizza, cans, fags.

Well, I'm 29 and I'm broke

jonnycivic wrote: »

And give great Boobie hugs :P

I do give the best booby hugs in the world

Boom_Bap · 27-07-2017 03:35PM

The Moldy Gowl wrote: »

I aint touching you unless you are wealthy and mid 30s and can keep me accuustomed to my life lifestyle of pizza, cans, fags.

Are we talking frozen pizza (bought in a 12 pack), dutch gold and amber leaf or something classier?

Porkpie · 27-07-2017 03:40PM

I glanced at that thread title and read 'big ass gapes'.

Kimbot · 27-07-2017 03:41PM

Boom_Bap wrote: »

Are we talking frozen pizza (bought in a 12 pack), dutch gold and amber leaf or something classier?

Woah...... he only wanted 1 pizza not 12... he will think he won the lotto :P

Boom_Bap · 27-07-2017 03:44PM

jonnycivic wrote: »

Woah...... he only wanted 1 pizza not 12... he will think he won the lotto :P

Just trying to establish where we are on the pizza scale before committing.

27-07-2017 03:50PM

WHIP IT! wrote: »

4/10

I'd give it 20/42

Jesus Wept · 27-07-2017 03:56PM

LadyMacBeth_ wrote: »

Well, I'm 29 and I'm broke

I do give the best booby hugs in the world

This has not been fact checked.

Kimbot · 27-07-2017 04:00PM

Jesus Wept wrote: »

This has not been fact checked.

And I will offer my services to check these facts :pac:

Ush1 · 27-07-2017 04:02PM

Moldy Gowl for president!

Can't keep a straight face in work after reading through this thread!:pac:

greenspurs · 27-07-2017 04:15PM

Are you allowed post in After Hours during 'hours' ??

I need more Pop corn !

The Moldy Gowl · 27-07-2017 05:54PM

LadyMacBeth_ wrote: »

Well, I'm 29 and I'm broke

I do give the best booby hugs in the world

Ah class. I can buy you coffee and i can act like im helping you.

Ill be the perma bear of dublin except for getting up at 5am

Permabear · 27-07-2017 06:12PM

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The Moldy Gowl · 27-07-2017 06:39PM

If im up at that time, i just have a **** and end up sleeping in anyway.

The Moldy Gowl · 27-07-2017 07:03PM

Sorry lady mcbeth. I hope you dont mind but i don't shift people from cork anymore.

Surreptitious · 27-07-2017 07:03PM

The Moldy Gowl wrote: »

Sorry lady mcbeth. I hope you dont mind but i don't shift people from cork anymore.

We're all gutted down here :pac:

Stheno · 27-07-2017 07:05PM

Surreptitious wrote: »

We're all gutted down here :pac:

Devastated :pac:

The Moldy Gowl · 27-07-2017 07:07PM

Surreptitious wrote: »

We're all gutted down here :pac:

A limerick wanker up in the big schmoke being a pretentious knob wouldnt associate with cork.

Soz lads.

Do relationships with big age gaps last?

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