Hi Pepe..Originally Posted by Pepe n Pilar
As the saying goes "AGE DOESN'T MATTER"... Some doesn't mind at all of their age differences as long as they say love binds so strongly. In my opinion, if the age gap is say 27 yrs (as this is the topic) the social standing is considered and if they are of the same category then people won't bother to talk about it anymore but, if the social standing is somewhat different then it is always being talked about. Perhaps some of the filipinos here know the filipino lady named Lisa Macuja she is a ballerina and she was in her 30's(30-32) (correct me if i'm wrong) when she married her husband age 51 or somewhat in his 50's which is her father's friend. Some filipino ladies named Charo Santos and Loren Legarda as well has married a much older men. They also has a great age gap. That age difference is not a big deal for they both belong to the same social group. Just my views.
I think you have hit the nail on the head when you consider social groupings. How many times do we see young women married to or hanging around much older male actors for example. The same applies to older women actors etc with young husband or toy boy companions.
Here in the UK for example, a 27 year age gap in normal social circles would be very out of place and be frowned upon. Such mismatches reinforce the stereotype of Asian women as being in it for the money only.
I know its a wrong perception, demonstrating an ignorance of the individuals circumstances, and cultural issues.
However, perceptions are what endure..
AJ
