• This is a political forum that is non-biased/non-partisan and treats every person's position on topics equally. This debate forum is not aligned to any political party. In today's politics, many ideas are split between and even within all the political parties. Often we find ourselves agreeing on one platform but some topics break our mold. We are here to discuss them in a civil political debate. If this is your first visit to our political forums, be sure to check out the RULES. Registering for debate politics is necessary before posting. Register today to participate - it's free!

What is the ideal age gap between husband and wife?

What is the ideal age gap between husband and wife?

  • <5

    Votes: 17 30.9%

  • 5-10

    Votes: 9 16.4%

  • 10-20

    Votes: 2 3.6%

  • 20+

    Votes: 2 3.6%

  • It should be proportional

    Votes: 4 7.3%

  • Other

    Votes: 21 38.2%
  • Total voters
    55
Winchester said:
When my wife was 52 I asked her if I could trade her in for 2 26 year olds.
Click to expand...

That would only work if your wife was playing with a full deck.
 
Quag said:
How long were you in the hospital for?
Click to expand...

Nah, my wife knows me well enough to know I'm when I'm yanking her chain, which I do all the time. She's a saint. :lol:
 
I kinda draw the line where one spouse could be the other's spouse's parent.
 
Chomsky said:
Does anyone remember the old "halve and add 7", and "double and subtract 7" rules?

They're very old and very old-school rules:

1] A women subtracts 7, then doubles, to find the oldest man she should date.

2] A man halves his age, then adds 7, to find the youngest women he should date.

So for example,

a 27 yo women should not go above 40 --> (27-7) * 2

And in like manner,

a 40 yo guy should not go below 27 --> (40/2) + 7

Interesting stuff!
Click to expand...

Women are pretty much nuts until they get to about 35 and then they start winding down a bit. I was busy hiding from the high speed dishware until then. I spent a lot of time wondering what the **** I did to deserve being assaulted so. Strong women can be very difficult to live with when they are younger. Very difficult indeed. I know exactly how a male black widow feels.
 
I know a longtime-married couple whose age difference is 22 years. He was in college and dating a coed who rented a room in her house, and he'd come over to help with home repairs and...one thing led to another. She holds an Ed. D. and Ph.D. and was the inspiration for his earning a doctorate in biology and building a marvelous academic career. He is now 67 while she is 89, and they are absolutely devoted to each other, so to quote Chuck Berry, "'C'est la vie," say the old folks, 'it goes to show you never can tell." ;)

 
Winchester said:
When my wife was 52 I asked her if I could trade her in for 2 26 year olds.
Click to expand...


I've been trying to trade mine for four 18 year olds but no takers so far. :lamo

I don't subscribe the "opposites attract" theory - quite the opposite. So I voted <5 because I think a greater age difference means less maturity, fewer interests, etc in common. Within that range, either partner can be older. I consider marriage to be a partnership so I would want anyone I married to be pretty well "mentored" already. That's worked for me for going on half a century.
 
whatever they want, it is only up to the married couple. Who cares if it is 30 years, as long as they love each other.
 
Maccabee said:
I kinda draw the line where one spouse could be the other's spouse's parent.
Click to expand...

Correct. That could still mean having a post-wall woman. Sometimes it's necessary to be old enough to be her grandparent.
 
What is the ideal age gap between husband and wife?
Click to expand...

Although there are contextually ideal age differentials, there is no absolutely ideal age disparity for spouses.
 
SDET said:
Correct. That could still mean having a post-wall woman. Sometimes it's necessary to be old enough to be her grandparent.
Click to expand...

What exactly is a "post-wall woman"?
 
SDET said:
So, in detail, what do you bring to the table? Do you have a high paying job that provides lots of money to enjoy? What exactly is he getting for his effort and sacrifice?
Click to expand...

A lot of your messages seem to glorify money beyond what a person needs. Why?

I apologize if I remember you incorrectly, but haven't you posted you have paid for women - meaning getting less than $0 from any them? Again, if I remember your messages incorrectly I apologize.
 
SDET said:
I was just watching a video asserting that the difference needs to be 6-8 years because it creates a mentoring relationship that puts the man as the leader. Do you agree? This all excludes the notion of marrying a minor.
Click to expand...

OMG, that's stupid. I would say about that time-frame, but only because women generally mature faster than men.
 
calamity said:
I don't know. At 55, I'd say a 30-year difference sounds about right.
Click to expand...

LOL...

I generally go out with women around 20 years younger. I am in great health with no hair loss and still golden blonde, they think I'm younger than I am.
 
Chomsky said:
Does anyone remember the old "halve and add 7", and "double and subtract 7" rules?

They're very old and very old-school rules:

1] A women subtracts 7, then doubles, to find the oldest man she should date.

2] A man halves his age, then adds 7, to find the youngest women he should date.

So for example,

a 27 yo women should not go above 40 --> (27-7) * 2

And in like manner,

a 40 yo guy should not go below 27 --> (40/2) + 7

Interesting stuff!
Click to expand...

I tend to naturally go to the youngest of that calculation.
 
Elvira said:
Since women generally live longer than men, the woman should be 5-8 years older...since men mature mentally/emotionally slower than women, the man should be 20-30 years older...:2razz:
Click to expand...

:lol: You are beginning to grow on me, lol. That post made me chuckle!
 
Elvira said:
Since women generally live longer than men, the woman should be 5-8 years older...since men mature mentally/emotionally slower than women, the man should be 20-30 years older...:2razz:
Click to expand...

I'm good with your slightly older woman scenario but maturity is way over-rated.
 
Grand Mal said:
I'm good with your slightly older woman scenario but maturity is way over-rated.
Click to expand...

You musta never lived with an immature person...:2razz:
 
joko104 said:
A lot of your messages seem to glorify money beyond what a person needs. Why?

I apologize if I remember you incorrectly, but haven't you posted you have paid for women - meaning getting less than $0 from any them? Again, if I remember your messages incorrectly I apologize.
Click to expand...

It doesn't have to be money. It boils down to not being a sucker.
 
Elvira said:
You musta never lived with an immature person...:2razz:
Click to expand...

I married one. The benefit is worth the cost. The key is knowing what to expect. Temper tantrums can be ignored. Being obeyed and looked up to makes any behavioral quirks pale in comparison.
 
Lord of Planar said:
I tend to naturally go to the youngest of that calculation.
Click to expand...

Ooops...

I just did some calculations...

The last six girls I know their birthdays of that I went out with, been intimate with, etc. I calculated by birthdays and used days...

Three of the six were within that threshold with the oldest the oldest of these six being 8 years and 337 days younger than I am. The other three younger than that threshold. One was only 25 days past the threshold, another 1 year and 16 days, the third 5 years and 37 days. LOL... I've been speaking to the third again about seeing each other again.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom