they say this not the age to fall in love.....

I think there is no age to fall in love. They are both of old age and deserve to be happy. I don't understand why anyone would be against this marriage, it isn't hurting anyone! Would you rather be lonely for the rest of your life and be madly in love with someone and die happy together?

That's a big age difference if you ask me. I wouldn't know exactly what to do here if I'm the one in it. I'd probably just talk to the lady and get acquainted with her since it's always my father's decision that comes first. It would be best to just accept it and don't care about what others would think since it's not even his decision, let alone his life. Just let the man marry the woman and make him happy instead of being a conflict to the whole thing.

Give him that break! He's old and there's only little time left for him on earth. Let him marry that 52 year old lady. I think both of them are already mature enough to know what they're doing and/or accept whatever consequences. If it be they against the world, let them be.

guess at that range of age..what they need is a companion..so it is nothing to be worried or opposed on. It is true that love can blossom at any age,doesnt matter he/she is 69 or 169 it is the same feelings. If he was my own father I would give him a green light & will try to convince those who is trying to oppose. I understand that they might feel embarrassed or having aim on his wealth, but I might want to ask them to put everything a side and look into what "father" really need at the moment..If it is LOVE then let him be happy for a little longer...

I can understand his children being a little hesitant to the situation. However, I believe everyone has a right to be happy. If they enjoy each others company, I see no harm in proceeding to fulfill the circle of love. Best Wishes!

Why should the poor father be denied love? He is a human being who needs and wants to be loved just like anyone else. Age has no limits on love! Many young people feel that older people should just dry up and die.. give them their earthly belongings, and then go dig a grave and fall in! I think these other people need to butt out and let this man have a life of his own. The dad needs to TAKE the life he wants and tell the rest of the world to mind their own business!~

how can they be against this? a person can fall in love at any age, and if they are 69, then they are 69. people don't cease to deserve a loving relationship when they reach ANY age. and they should be happy for them that the found love at all, rather than worrying about them being somehow too old to fall in love. as if there could be such a thing. one of my fondest memories was when out shopping, I saw a very elderly, maybe in their 80s or 90s, both very grey haired and unsteady on their feet, man and woman. and they were outside a jewellery shop looking at engagement rings. and that is one of the most wonderful things I've ever seen. that even at that age, they could still find new love. and that's beautiful. why on Earth do they object? can there be any reason?

Awwh this is sad that his family is opposing. Why though, he deserves happiness and love. He is of age and mature enough to understand what love is and if this makes him happy why would they not be happy. It is not like he is dating a very young girl and perhaps they understand each other the way no one understands. Just be there for you friend encouraging him that he is the owner of his own heart and if he feels this is right why not. I cannot understand why his family would not want him to be happy. Everyone deserves love.