Gertrude Janeway, a civil war widow dies

I understand that things were different in those days and I know that people used to marry with huge age gaps (like 20-50, or 20-60) but I never once imagined that it would go as far as 18-81. Maybe it wasn't such a big deal back then, but its really really weird now, even for people in tiny villages were girls sometimes get married as young as 13, to men in their 20s or 30s, but 18 to someone in his 80s is awefully strange. I understand that she loved him etc, but I find it hard to believe how a young girl can love someone old enough to be her great grandfather, as a husband (not as a person because that is different............I love many old people). Anyway, it was her life and that's what she chose, so fine, but as for me, I would never ever ever do that!

It may be unusual (the age gap) but it still happens today. I know a couple, the woman was 18 and the man was 60 when they met. It was a very good relationship, they married, and they are truly happy. The girl I knew is pretty, popular, and not disabled - she just wanted somthing different then most of the immature and unstable men who were in her own age range. I'm not saying all young men are immature and unstable, but a lot of younger men are.

They travel, can afford nice things, and really love each other. I don't think it is gross, it raises a few eyebrows but they deal with it and explain why they are together.

The only bad part is she will still be so young when he passes on.

whoa.a few years apart,i can see.but they were 70 some years apart.that's just scary.

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The only bad part is she will still be so young when he passes on.

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That's very true. My sister is 51, and my brother in law is 66. He is retired, she is still working and will be for another 14 years. He is starting to feel some aches and pains and age-related problems, she is still in great health. They have been married for 24 years, but it is getting more difficult for them as they age. My sister is realizing the age difference more and more.

And, Popcornbird, for what it's worth - I agree with you: it may have some historical precident, but it's still yucky!! ;)

I guess I don't see the big deal, but, I'm 7 1/2 years older than Mike, so to me age is just a number, and stranger things have happened. At least they're together again and happy.

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Originally posted by boscibo
I'm not saying all young men are immature and unstable, but a lot of younger men are.

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Oh, does this change when they get older? :D

I'M ONLY JOKING!!!

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Originally posted by Tanya&Fritz


Oh, does this change when they get older? :D

I'M ONLY JOKING!!!

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Sadly, some men never grow up. My SO is in his late 40s (I'm 37) and guess what he wants to buy? A new Corvette! I want something sensible like a Jetta, we already have an older 'Vette, but he wants a new one. I told him we can't haul dogs in a Corvette!