Comments on: You Just Never Know … http://wisewomencoffeechat.com/2010/06/you-just-never-know/ Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 02 Aug 2011 08:46:30 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 hourly 1 By: Sharon http://wisewomencoffeechat.com/2010/06/you-just-never-know/comment-page-1/#comment-1875 Sharon Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:59:06 +0000 http://wisewomencoffeechat.com/?p=3202#comment-1875 Well said, Elaine. I think at an older age, and after the children are grown and on their own, it becomes more of a choice to stay married. I say to my husband now that I "choose" him because I want to stay married, not because I feel like I have to. I can't imagine ever knowing anyone as well as I know him, and I certainly can't imagine starting over with someone else. The reverse side of that coin is that if one of us wanted to be free of the other, it would be easier now that it's just the two of us. I don't think that's any different for people who are famous or rich than it is for the rest of us. Well said, Elaine. I think at an older age, and after the children are grown and on their own, it becomes more of a choice to stay married. I say to my husband now that I “choose” him because I want to stay married, not because I feel like I have to. I can’t imagine ever knowing anyone as well as I know him, and I certainly can’t imagine starting over with someone else. The reverse side of that coin is that if one of us wanted to be free of the other, it would be easier now that it’s just the two of us. I don’t think that’s any different for people who are famous or rich than it is for the rest of us.

]]> By: Catherine http://wisewomencoffeechat.com/2010/06/you-just-never-know/comment-page-1/#comment-1873 Catherine Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:50:13 +0000 http://wisewomencoffeechat.com/?p=3202#comment-1873 My husband and I were discussing the Gore separation last night. We speculated that now that people are vibrant and adventurous into later age, they may find that they want to go in a different direction than a long time spouse. It is becoming more common for people in their 60's, 70's and even 80's to greaduate from college and start new careers. The baby boomers will not go gently into that good night. I think the Gores are trying to handle their divorce with dignity and class, and unfortunately, it appears the press is not respecting their request for privacy. My husband and I were discussing the Gore separation last night. We speculated that now that people are vibrant and adventurous into later age, they may find that they want to go in a different direction than a long time spouse.

It is becoming more common for people in their 60’s, 70’s and even 80’s to greaduate from college and start new careers. The baby boomers will not go gently into that good night.

I think the Gores are trying to handle their divorce with dignity and class, and unfortunately, it appears the press is not respecting their request for privacy.

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