Society is constantly reinforcing the idea that men get better with age while women just get older and wrinklier, so it's no wonder that people have a hard time believing that there are young men who prefer older women. But here are 10 celebrity couples (each with at least a 10-year age gap) who prove that age ain't nothing but a number.
This week Rihanna spoke at length for the first time about the abuse she suffered at the hands of ex-boyfriend Chris Brown. Here, five other celebrities who were victims of domestic abuse, and how they overcame the violence and made themselves healthy and successful.
A long life gives a person time to cultivate self-knowledge, acceptance of his flaws and appreciation for her strengths. Crest-white-stripped teeth and a spray-tanned bod can create superficial beauty, but you can't fake decades of experience. With this in mind, YourTango has put together a list of the eight sexiest senior citizens. Young Hollywood, pay attention. This is how you want to turn out.
Rihanna and Chris Brown are young (Chris is 19). Sure, they're celebrities who have faced the pressure of the public eye, and they've done serious work at an age when many people are skipping class because they did too many kegstands. But no matter what adult situations they've successfully navigated the fact remains that they are not grown-ups. They need guidance and support. Which brings us to Bonnie Fuller's essay on Huffington Post.
