Patronising comments about mature love

My greatgrandfather remarried in his eighties. He had got it into his head that his children could claim that he wasn't compos mentis as he was over 80, so he gave his age as about 10 years younger than reality. This amused the said children, as it would have made him 13 when his eldest son was born.

Been with hubby 13 yrs,married for 6,we hold hands when we go out,why not and for both of us it's third time lucky

There was a verse in a song by Lonnie Donegan Im sure many remember it

My old man's a dustman he's got an 'eart of gold
He got married recently tho he's 86 yrs old
We said 'ere hang on dad you're gettin past your prime
Well when you get to my age son it 'elps to pass the time.

Baggs

ginny

I can’t actually see what you are objecting to PetiFromage. They seem perfectly nice comments to me.
I very pleased for you.

Agreed.

The OP is either too sensitive or looks for offence where non was meant.

Sorry I can't see anything wrong with the comments at all. It's no wonder so many people have stopped being friendly and interacting with others.

DH and I often hold hands when we are out and we're almost 70. No one has ever commented. If anyone ever did say 'I hope I'm still so in love.....' I would probably just smile and say 'Well you've got to work at it... it doesn't just happen'.

Just grab what you've found in both hands and enjoy it.

petra

Baggs

ginny

I can’t actually see what you are objecting to PetiFromage. They seem perfectly nice comments to me.
I very pleased for you.

Agreed.

The OP is either too sensitive or looks for offence where non was meant.

To be fair I was wondering if there is a little bit of (unwarranted) guilt after having a lovely marriage and now finding someone else.

Yes, maybe a bit of guilt, but thank you for your kind and encouraging comments, and I do feel lucky to have found love again later in life.

How lovely to hear.