But on other days, I would love to meet someone who could give me a good strong hug and a strong kiss. It has nothing to do with whether we sleep together or not. Romance is respect, consideration, kindness and companionship. That's what I want. What's important for longevity and emotional health is to be passionate about life, says Bakur Weiner, who has written three books on sexuality and aging.
Passion is a life force and it translates as affection, sexuality and connectedness.
These women appreciate good friendship and feeling connected to each other in this safe and secure circle of support, says David. They're inquisitive, curious and anxious to learn because they know they don't have another 50 years to search for answers. It can be very lonely after sharing a bed with someone for 60 years not to have that. What's fascinating is when I ask these women how old they feel on the inside, what their essence is, who they are when they wake up feeling relaxed and comfortable, before they feel any aches and pains, they're always somewhere between 18 and 25. That's who's inside the aging package.