well, 150 years ago, with out antibiotics, and birth control, and a host of other modern conveniences (hot and cold running water!) a woman of 30 could be old..

more common today, (at least in NY) is "a woman of a certain age" -- which is a mature woman.. how old? its not polite to ask a lady her age, but i think it safe to say, our WOW-- who has graceful grandmotherly look about her, is a woman of certain age-- she further betrays this when she speaks of being raised to use titles, Mr, Mrs, etc when speaking to adults.. (and in that matter, i to, though younger, am a grandmother, and share some of WoW's views..) how old am i? i am a woman of a certain age...

as for love affairs, a woman of certain age would never discuss her love life with a stranger.. what ever its state!--nor would a lady of any age!


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