http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/li...tml?in_article_id=355630&in_page_id=1770&ct=5 'Toyboy', 31, marries his 70-year-old sweetheart For sprightly grandmother-of-three Edna Townsend, it was definitely love at first sight. And to Simon Martin, who was still in his twenties at the time, she was the woman of his dreams. After that fateful first meeting, the pair began dating and soon embarked on a full-blown romance with little thought for the small matter of their 39-year age difference. Two and a half years on, the newlyweds - now aged 70 and 31 - are off on a two-week honeymoon in Cornwall, proving that sometimes love can indeed conquer all. Last night Simon, an accomplished organ player who has been profoundly deaf since he was nine, said: "I'd never had a proper relationship before I met Edna. My life was all about music. "She's turned my life upside down. She is definitely the woman of my dreams. I couldn't be more happy and don't care about the age gap." The couple, who live together in Worle, Weston-super-Mare, met at a concert where Simon was playing the organ. Edna restores the instruments. "I can remember exactly what happened," said Simon. "Our mutual friend introduced us and Edna was looking very glamorous. We gave each other a big hug." Edna said: "Coming through the stage door was this lovely man. "It really was love at first sight. He is the friendliest, funniest and most beautiful man and we are very much in love." The pair soon became inseparable and on Valentine's Day this year, Simon proposed under Weston-super-Mare pier. Some sneer Edna, a retired engineer, said: "Simon swept me off my feet. When he proposed he wouldn't take no for an answer. I'm the happiest woman in the world." Simon added: "I was really nervous but knew it was right. I got down on one knee and asked her if she would be my wife. She said 'Yes' and we kissed. It was incredibly romantic." His family took the news well, he insists. "They were a little surprised but are delighted," he said. "They want us to be happy." Edna admits that some people have found it hard to accept their relationship. "We have had some strange reactions," she said. "Some women who are my age sort of sneer. But we have had total strangers say it's wonderful." They have discussed the age gap and come to terms with the fact that they can never have children and grandchildren, she said. Their 'artistic temperaments' mean the age gap doesn't matter, they insist. The couple married last Friday at their local register office, with a ' Roaring Twenties' themed reception at the Curzon Cinema in nearby Clevedon. Fred Smedley, chairman of the West of England Theatre Organ Society, acted as chauffeur for the day. He said: "The age gap between the two has been talked about around here but everyone is absolutely delighted. "They are a lovely couple and it's just fantastic they have decided to spend their lives together." He added: "Simon is gifted with the organ. He's an excellent player. "He's not as deaf as Beethoven, but we don't think he can actually hear the majority of the stuff he plays."
Weird. He's been deaf most of his life yet kept pursuing the music thing... and Grandma. Oh well, different strokes for different folks. That is really strange though.
Relationships can come in different forms. I think age gaps, like other gaps, can definitely create real problems, but I'm not going to dismiss this relationship out of hand without a better understanding of the motivations of those involved. Best of luck to both of them.
the second thought after clicking the the thread was well . .. LOOK AT HIM!!!?!?!?! get what u can Rocket River
OK, so I read the thread title and I said: How can it be possible for ONE 31-year-old to marry 70 chicks??? Friggin' *T*H people !!!!
Well, the good news is, the gender ratios of actual males to females (at least at younger ages) are fairly equal. So, if one *t*h guy amasses a harem of 70 chicks, or even fewer, and so do some of the others, then (assuming they don't all have Grandma fetishes) there are going to be a whole bunch of nice 31-year-old guys left over somewhere.
I thought you'd be the LAST person to answer my troll-y posts. In any case, I am having troubles with my math if... wait a minute... can some of these 31 year old dudes be GAY in the end? Not that there's anything wrong with that. So THAT's where we get j*zzh*l*s from... I also thought the statement "They are a lovely couple and it's just fantastic they have decided to spend their lives together" was funny... spend their lives? They mean spend HER life.
Probably. There are some everywhere. And it's one of the unfortunate things for "ratios" (of available men:women), because more men tend to be gay than women. (a lot of women seem to have some bi tendency, but are predominantly straight. Whereas most men go pretty much one way or the other.) The facts that men tend to have more stress and bad health and tend to kill each other and fight each other and drive cars too fast... all those are not good for the "ratio". Not to mention the fact that most of the totally creepy, scary people that you wouldn't want tend to be male. Things that are good for the ratio: polygamists, the fact that there are more nuns than priests and monks combined... and that's about it. And a few years of his life. And then a lot of her money. Assuming he doesn't turn out to be gay like the guy who inspired "How Stella Got Her Groove Back"... looks like he was just looking for some financial support and a green card. Someone on another board suggested "Stella 2: How Stella Kicked His A$$ To The Curb". (yes, I'm bored )
I bet you edited THIS, your original response to why you answered to me... huh? ok, so I am off to sleep wondering what you're doing at this time if you have your kind of responsibilities with school and all. Still a teacher, eh? Gotta catch my MEXICO whip some COLOMBIAN butt tomorrow.
Kinda very nasty but im still pondering whats nastier the acutal realtionship or that guys face. This guy must be really desperate. I dont usually judge guys but man that face is a horror move in itself.
OK... 1) it's a weekend 2) it's SUMMER 3) even if it wasn't, so what? I don't know of too many classes that meet at 1:30 in the morning, so I'm probably not supposed to be at work right now. It's too early to sleep...
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That's whack, but bring on the 31 year old hotties when I'm 70. They'll have invented timed-release Viagra by then!
