WOOM mates

Features the Wives of Older Men (WOOM), an international networking service for people in May-December romances. Founder Beliza Ann Furman; Prejudices against couples; Contact information.
By Christina Ianzito, published on May 01, 1996

RELATIONSHIPS

Self-help group of the month: Wives of Older Men, an international networking service for folks in May-December romances. WOOM founder Beliza Ann Furman, who married a 38-year-old when she was 23, offers callers advice on stepchildren, social opportunities, and intramarriage generation gaps ("No, honey, Yo-Yo Ma is not a rap singer").

"There's a tremendous amount of prejudice against these couples," Furman says. "Families often don't welcome them with open arms." For info, call (908) 7475586.

Tags: furman, generation gap, generation gaps, honey, international networking, marriage, may december romances, networking service, older men, rap singer, romance, self-help, social opportunities, stepchildren, wives, woom, yo yo ma

Current Issue

Everyday Creativity

How to start living creatively and reap the benefits.

Find a Therapist

Search our customized Directory for a licensed professional near you.
 See new therapists