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Patronising comments about mature love

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PetitFromage Tue 28-Jul-26 12:06:08

I am 67, was widowed six years ago after a 33 year marriage, utterly devastated, but very lucky to find love again two years ago. I and my 'boyfriend' ar very much in love, hold hands etc. But I am really sick of random remarks by strangers such as 'there's hope for us yet' - from a student, so sort of ok, to 'I hope I'm so in love at your age' - not from a student!

It's annoying and patronising. Why shouldn't older people be in love?

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Oldnproud Wed 21-Oct-26 16:39:17

Jaxjacky

I agree Oldnproud often the comment is ‘get a room’ 🙂

Yes, that particular comment had come to my mind, too. Said to them beyond people of any age group, including their own.

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