Indeed – certain age gap relationships may keep the grim reaper away a little longer!

(posted by Ron)

In an August 2007 article in LiveScience.com Jeanna Bryner hypothesizes that “May/December Couples Boost Human Lifespan.” That’s quite an interesting idea, particularly considering that it makes some evolutionary sense.

Ms. Brynner cites several sources to support her hypothesis, all of which seem to point in the same direction.  Although females tend to lose their reproductive capacity in their fifties men do not.  On the average men are fertile until at least their seventies and some even into their nineties.  She states that, at the time of her article, “90-year-old Nanu Ram Jogi from India reportedly became the world’s oldest father when he announced his 21st child…”  Read the entire article here.

Ron’s Commentary

Robert Heinlein is one of my favorite authors.  In 1941 he introduced science fiction fans to the Howard Family.  A wealthy man named Howard encouraged certain individuals to marry because they had living grandparents who were quite old.  His foundation then paid significant amounts for each child they delivered.  Needless to say there are some large families in the series.

Our species has been interested in extending our lifespan since we ran away from the first dinosaur.  Ira Howard may have a good idea but, until now I haven’t seen any non-science fiction studies.  Now, age gap couples are putting their oar into the genetic pool (so to speak.)

In the article noted above, we see that older men/younger women pairings often result in children.  Some quite famous examples are noted.  It hypothesizes that potent older men tend to pass on the gene for longevity to their children.  That’s only slightly more scientific than Ira Howard’s ideas but who’s to say they both don’t have something good there.

So, go for it age gap couples!  Let’s see how much you can boost our lifespan!  Wouldn’t it be ironic we if ended up being fountains of youth?!

I guess being in water up to my knees, after midnight and with the temperature below freezing was just too much:

(Posted by Ron)

It was a real shock to leave the relative excitement and security of my Navy job and return to West Virginia with a family and no skills that translated back to civilian life. My father-in-law helped me get a job with Ashland Oil, the company at which he had an executive position. It didn’t pay much and I soon found a better paying job as a laborer in the refinery. That lasted until I discovered I hated working in water and cold weather at night. I decided to try college again and was able to get one of the two jobs at the refinery that were designed to help students go to school by providing flexible work scheduling. Read the rest of this entry »

(Posted by Gayle)

Wow, I just wandered across a little webcast that’s like The View 0nly different! Check it out and listen to the girls dish about May December Relationships (you know – dating someone with a significant age difference!)

May December Dating Video.

Image via Wikipedia

(Posted by Gayle)

Want to take a peek at some of your peers? Then click on over to the Ruby Room and see who else is finding joy in the gap!  Looks like we aren’t the only ones who DON’T mind the gap!

And while you are there, check out the pics of the gorgeous 50+ year old actresses. Wisdom looks pretty darn sexy to me….

Mind the age gap – Ruby Room.

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It’s always great to find smart  articles written about age gap relationships. This is certainly one of them!  What I wonder is why so much of what is being written is coming from “across the pond?”  Any one have any theories they would care to share?  We’d love to hear from you.

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And remember, some secrets are  meant to be shared!  If you like it, pass it on!