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Romance in the Sunset Years in Victoria

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Real Estate Sales Representative with eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com

Romance in the Sunset Years in VictoriaRomance in the Sunset Years in Victoria

Living in Victoria, one of the more "Romantic Cities in North America, we experience a good number of Romantic Sunsets together.
One of the things we see so often may be a bit contrary to common perception, but the inspiration for todays Romance in the Sunset Years article

When you watch television or the movies, you quickly reach the conclusion that romance is only for those in their teens or 20s. 

As if somehow once someone reaches full adulthood, much less senior citizen age, the concept of romance is completely out of the question.   But we know for a fact that romance in the sunset years not only is possible, it might be the sweetest romance of them all.

Romance in the Sunset Years in VictoriaPart of the confusion may lie in another misconception or “myth” about senior citizens that they are not capable of sexual activity. 
There are two levels of error in this misconception.  The first is the idea that people over 50 are sexually inactive. Nothing could be further from the truth. 
Sexuality is a healthy component of adult life at all phases of our maturity and senior citizens are just as capable of sexuality in their relationships as your most randy teenager, albeit probably good deal more careful.


The second misconception that is good to confront and put to rest is that even if sexuality is not part of the mix, seniors are not romantic people. 
This misconception is without a doubt held people who don’t spend any quality time with senior citizens themselves.  If a
nything, the opposite is the truth. 
If anyone tracked the romantic places, parks, trails and beaches in and around Victoria, you would know that our aging and seniors spend much quality and romantic time sharing our beautiful places in our part of Paradise.

Romance in the Sunset Years in Victoria Retirement often is a time of tremendous rebirth of romance between senior couples.  
Married couples who may have seen the
romance fizzle in their relationship during the child raising years often see that element of their relationship blossom and become even more sweet and exciting than it was when they were dating.
 Adult life before retirement is often packed with pressures of raising kids and getting them “launched” as well as work and social pressures.    So when a marriage matures into retirement years together, its common for senior citizens to rediscover why they fell in love in the first place and experience a new era of romance that is fun and thrilling for both.

But senior citizens who find themselves single are perfectly capable of looking for romantic times with others of their own generation.  If they have managed their finances well, senior citizens may be well equipped to enjoy an active dating life and enjoy romantic evenings with each other that enrich their lives and keep them upbeat and looking forward to their next romantic experience.  

Moreover, seniors have the time and the leisure to nurture their romantic relationships slowly., and our Victoria surroundings will enhance the experience every day.
So the suspense of building a romance makes that romance full of excitement of discovery is easily afforded for a senior citizen who may not be as “eager” to see the romance “go somewhere” as a youth looking to start a family. 

Sunset in Victoria Inner harbourBut dating and enjoying romantic times in and around Victoria BC (or anywhere) with a loved partner also provide much needed companionship and deep friendships can evolve from romances in the golden years.  If the senior citizen has lost a spouse, these times with others their own age can fill a gap left by that spouse and help ease the transition and the grief so the senior citizen can move on to single life successfully.
Romance in the Sunset (Years) in Victoria is Exceptional.....

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Peter Pfann,

CPCA, ABR, SRES, E-Pro, IMSD, Master ASA, C-CREC, Associate Broker.

Text or Talk To Peter @: (1) 250 - 213 - 9490  

peterpfann@gmail.com  www.pfanntastic.com

Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, BC, Canada, @ Fair  Realty Since 1986.

Regional office: 1540 Fort St Victoria, BC V8S 5J2

 

Comments (16)

Karen Crowson
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Rancho Bernardo, CA
Your Agent for Change

I love Victoria!  All those beautiful hanging flower baskets, and the gorgeous weather. I love how up north you get daylight till almost 10 at night!

Aug 18, 2011 01:11 PM
Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.
eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC
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HI Karen,

Victoria is amazing at any age, any time and any season.....we never get enough of it.

Aug 18, 2011 01:34 PM
Sheila Newton Team Anderson & Greenville SC
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - C. Dan Joyner - Anderson, SC
Selling the Upstate since 1989

wow... someone must have just had a nice romantic time!! :)

Aug 18, 2011 01:46 PM
Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.
eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC
Talk To or Text Peter 250-213-9490

Hi Sheila,

Just walking around in Victoria, one can not be prevented from running into romantic couples of any age, everywhere.

 

Aug 18, 2011 01:50 PM
Brian Madigan
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage (Toronto) - Toronto, ON
LL.B., Broker

Peter and Linda,

If people with these misconceptions spent a little time in a nursing home or seniors home they would soon see the light.

Brian

 

Aug 18, 2011 02:48 PM
Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.
eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC
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Hi Brian,

In and around Victoria, we are very used to romantic couples of any age, and it is not unusual for a young couple and elderly couple giving each other a nod of approval as they pass each other on a trail or in a park....

Aug 18, 2011 03:06 PM
Cindy Westfall
Premiere Property Group,LLC Portland Metro & Suburbs Oregon - Tualatin, OR
ABR,GRI Your Tualatin & Portland Metro Real Estate

Hi Peter and Linda, when my grandfather died, several years later my grandmother met and fell in love with the man in her sixties..still young. They both enjoyed a very happy life and when he passed at 100, she was not long to follow at 90. My mother in laws good neighbor a few years back was visiting some retirement homes to check em out..and met and instantly fell for this guy. They've been like two teenagers ever since...and I know she's in her late 70's. The body ages but the mind still thinks we're in our teens! Gotta love romance..and so happy to hear it's a common sight in Victoria.

Aug 18, 2011 04:33 PM
Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.
eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC
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Hi Cindy,

love stories for all ages, great to see your family members have the time of their life in style, good for them.

Aug 18, 2011 04:49 PM
Al Raymondi
Ocean View Realty Group in Ormond By The Sea Florida - Ormond Beach, FL
Ormond By The Sea Florida - Home and Condo Sales

Great story and nicely told Peter & Linda, thanks for inspiring us this morning.  Have a great romantic weekend.

Aug 19, 2011 03:23 AM
Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.
eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC
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hi Al,

Thank you for the kind words, same to you for the weekend

 

Aug 19, 2011 04:37 AM
Chris Smith
Re/Max Chay Realty Inc., Brokerage - New Tecumseth, ON
South Simcoe, Caledon, King, Orangeville Real Esta

Peter and Linda, actively working in retirement communities, I can attest the the "young at heart" couples walking hand in hand... how romantic =)

Aug 19, 2011 09:49 AM
Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.
eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC
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HI Chris,

You are spot on, for us that work with the aging, it is pretty normal, but we know that many are really supprised by it....

 

Aug 19, 2011 10:25 AM
Sussie Sutton
David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX
David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

Many of us are over 50 and we know your post speaks the truth! :0)

Aug 19, 2011 10:51 AM
Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.
eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC
Talk To or Text Peter 250-213-9490

Hi Sussie,

55 and getting more experienced every day......;) yes we know it is, Victoria has a higher than average ratio of Boomes and Seniors an as such it is not really anything new here, if anything it adds a flaire and personality to our community that people live and let live and are very comfortable about it...

 

Aug 19, 2011 10:55 AM
Malcolm Johnston
Century 21 Lanthorn Real Estate LTD., Trenton, Ontario - Trenton, ON
Trenton Real Estate

Very nice post Peter and Linda. Unforunately we live in a society that glorifies youth and doesn't give seniors the respect they deserve. Lately this has been changing though, as the population ages, seniors are being given more of their due.

Aug 20, 2011 03:58 AM
Peter Pfann @ eXp Realty Pfanntastic Properties in Victoria, Since 1986.
eXp Realty, Victoria BC www.pfanntastic.com - Victoria, BC
Talk To or Text Peter 250-213-9490

Hi Malcolm,

so true, the scales are tipping for sure, and will continue to do so over the next decades (which becomes a bit of a challenge at some time in the future.)

Aug 20, 2011 04:35 AM