... in response to Wow, posted by BubbaGump on Mar 14, 2002Most women aren't interested in significantly older men. In my case, Marina has a thing for older men. In Oksana's case, it was simply a case of two friends setting up their respective friends on a date with each other. Oksana and this guy hit it off and the rest became history.
As I mentioned before, both Oksana and Marina have shaved a few years off their husbands' ages when talking to family and friends. While they may say it's no big deal, somewhere it is. Oksana a few years later admitted what her husband's real age was, but initially the concerns over what friends and family might think overrode the need for honesty. I suspect that Marina will eventually 'fess up to my real age, but for now, only her mother and grandmother know how old I really am.
As far as keeping up with the younger woman, the key is a good diet and lots of exercise. If you're carrying around 40+ pounds of excess fat and you don't exercise, you are going to end up on the sidelines before long. If you maintain a healthy diet and exercise, you will keep up with that sweet young thing and perhaps even outlast her. It's simply a matter of willpower and common sense, guys.
What is a bigger concern to me, however, is the larger age gap marriages have broader cultural gaps between them. I love Jazz. Marina can't understand it. Marina is more energetic and a real go-getter. I'm more laid back and reflective on life. Luckily, we have enough similarities between us that the differences can be worked around. It's a matter of give and take. With a larger age gap marriage, you are going to have to be prepared for a lot more give and take. That, and you are going to lose a lot more sleep...
As always, this is simply my 2¢ and strictly my opinion and experience. Your mileage may vary...
