Gransnet forums

Relationships

Page 5 of 5 | First | Previous | Next | Last
| Flip | Customise |

Older husband - how big a consideration should early widowhood or caring duties be?

(103 Posts)
Add comment | Report
avitorl Tue 28-Dec-21 14:39:56

If these are the doubts you are having I think it is not the right relationship for you so walk away now.If you were really into the relationship you would accept these problems may arise in the future but the joys of the present would outweigh possible future negatives.

Add comment | Report
Tusue Tue 28-Dec-21 14:35:49

Hi my DH is 13 years older than me and he’s still living life as he wants,fit and healthy etc so I’m lucky.
If you find someone you love and trust I don’t think age or caring in later life for someone matters because anything can happen to us at anytime.
It could be him caring for you-don’t want to sound harsh.
Trust your heart and your instincts ,don’t miss out because of something that may never happen.

Add comment | Report
Bythebeach Tue 28-Dec-21 14:25:05

In regards to women marrying an older man, what is the threshold in which you’re signing up to a high risk of widowhood or caring duties whilst in your best years?

Is 15 years too much? An inevitable high risk of having to give up your own life too young to take care of someone else?

Do you go with your heart, or do you put the brakes on before too much is invested to protect your future? I ask for myself, but want more general answers than specific to me, hence my wording.

Page 5 of 5 | First | Previous | Next | Last
| Flip | Customise |