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.
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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.