It caused quite a stir when the now cult-classic film came out in 1971, Harold and Maude, about a love affair between a woman in her seventies and a teenage boy.  The long-debated issue continues to this day of why it’s “acceptable” for older men to connect with young women, but not vice versa.  That’s why the headlines are so much grander when older women find love with younger men, such as when Cher romanced a bagel baker 18 years her junior.  Ten years ago in England, Edna and Simon Martin, a couple with an age gap of 40 years fell madly for each other and were recently back in the newspapers letting everyone know that their 10 year anniversary is coming up and their love is still strong.

Today, these women are known as “Cougars”, I suppose, because they’re viewed as skilled hunters.  Some Cougars don’t care for the nickname, but most that I’ve had a chance to talk to really embrace it.  Introducing, the Cougar ring from Urban Outfitters.  It has a thick silver band with a dynamic cougar head, covered in white CZs and black stones, with green CZs for eyes.  It has a very bold-natured sexy appeal.  I’m too young to qualify as a Cougar at present, but maybe one day….