The age that comes to mind when someone is called “old” keeps getting older as we get closer to that age, which makes this question fascinating. When we are young, we may believe that someone in their 30s is old, but when we are 50 or older, we believe that someone in their 70s is still relatively young.
Some people believe that as they age, their zest for life diminishes. This 70-year-old widow disproves that idea by publishing a husband-wanted advertisement in the newspaper.
A 70-year-old widow decided to remarry because she was lonely. In the community newspaper, she published the following advertisement:.
My husband insisted that I stay within my age group, refrain from beating or tripping over me, and maintain my good bedside manner. Anyone interested should apply in person. ”.
The doorbell rang the following morning. She opened the door and was startled to see a man with gray hair in a wheelchair. Arms and legs were missing from him.
“You’re not asking me to think about you, are you?” the widow shot back, pointing out that she was devoid of legs”.
The elderly man said, laughing, “Therefore, I cannot run around on you!”.
You don’t have any arms either, she chuckled.
As a result, I will never be able to win against you. Again, the old man smiled.
Are you still comfortable in bed, she questioned with an arched eyebrow.
The old man leaned back and smiled broadly, “I rang the doorbell, didn’t I?