Dear Obaa Yaa,

When l first heard that an elderly man was dating my best friend, l did not believe it, considering the sort of person she is and the ideals she stands for in life.

However, l was faced with realities when l met the two of them in town, apparently they came to purchase a few items.  I took the opportunity and pressed to hear from the horse’s own mouth and she did not feel shy to confirm it.

The age difference of the two of them is about 26 years and she did not find anything wrong with that. In my conversation with her, she told me that though the age difference was that much, she loved her husband despite the fact that he had four grown-up children, she was prepared to face the daunting challenge and manage them no matter the problems they posed.

She said the husband was very sick when she met him but through her tender care, she was able to help him to recover within a short time for which the man remains grateful.

Will this relationship last considering the age difference?

Beatrice

Dear Beatrice,

Each person has a unique character and if well projected and utilised will enable that individual to attain great heights in society. This unique character is being displayed to perfection by your friend.

Your friend might have developed some special love and care for the husband, and being a fountain of love for the husband, this might have resuscitated him.

Care for the elderly is one of the greatest ‘medicines’ the healthy and energetic relatives ought to give them.

Many people who had no specific care and for that matter were left unaided died as a result. Their lives could have been prolonged if they had people around them to provide for their basic needs.