Marriage in old age can be unique and may come with rewarding experiences. If i were to be a widow at 71, of course I would like another partner. Through personal observations I have come to realise that what kills old people faster is loneliness.
I was raised by my grandmother and I grew up knowing her to always be by herself, she usually has a lot of things to talk about and needs to discuss with adults and no one seems to be available. Not because she was barren but because all her children have grown and are all out pursuing their goals, dreams and aspirations.
I believe marriage in old age will provide me with the needed companionship even more than the first marriage. If we are being honest with ourselves, our marriages these days are filled with a lot of obstacles, pressures and troubles. From paying the bills to the black task to taking care of one's self.
Sometimes, we hardly have time for ourselves as young folks in marriage. You see marriage in old age, it will give me the chance to explore the world with my partner. Another advantage of old age marriage is that I will have a lot of grand children come to mine during holidays and sometimes sleepovers.
My grandchildren from my previous marriage and my new husband's grandchildren will all come around to ours during Holidays, we will be having a full house. We can take turn to invite our grandchildren over for weekends during the year and we can go to visit them together.
Old age marriage can provide one with companionship, security, mature, open and honest partners. It gives room for shared responsibilities around the house or financial management, it provides morale and boast love and support which can promote emotional well-being of an aged person.
Though it is easier for a man than a woman and it is believed that a woman in her old age should either be helping her son or daughter to raise their children. This is so because 75 percent of women hardly look attractive by age 70 but if I have the chance or a proposal after the demise of my partner, I am surly going to grab it with both hands because life is to short for one to be by themselves.
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