Women Shining Magazine Women Shining Fall 2018 | Page 32

Matchmaking You Go Girl! Q uestion: What do whisky, cheddar cheese, jeans, balsamic vinegar, cast iron skillets, pickles and wine have in common? Answer: They all get better with age There are many things that age well I try to gently remind men and women that age is just a number and what’s more important is being equally healthy and well. And, the longer you have them, the more valuable they become. Your house, for instance. Your car, on the other hand, depreciates the day you buy it. If men and women can enjoy an active, healthy lifestyle and go biking, hiking, skiing or kayaking together, what difference does five or 10 years make? Summer is a time of many high school reunions and, for those who graduated 30, 40 or 50 years ago, it’s quite interesting to meet people you In Hollywood, there are many women substantially older than their partners. Madonna is 29 years older than her partner (yes, I know, it’s Madonna, after all). haven’t been in contact with since high school to see how different they look. It’s no secret that to best prepare for your senior years, you need to avoid, sun, smoking and a sedentary lifestyle. Of course, there are the lucky ones who are just born with great genes and never show their age. I have come across some men recently who have mentioned they think they need a younger woman for the next chapter of their life. 30 Julianne Moore is nine years older than her husband of many years, Katie Couric is six years older, Halle Berry is nine years older and Robin Wright Penn has 14 years on her hubby. Geena Davis, Demi Moore, Kate Hudson and Tina Turner are all older than their spouses. Hugh Jackman’s wife is 12 years older than him and they have been married for 21 years.