Wednesday, September 17, 2008

look alikes



They say that as time goes by, married couples tend to look more and more like each other.
There are many theories on this. Common ones suggest elements that develop over time, such as years of similar exposure to the same standard of life, nutrition, experiences and empathy. Other studies show that the look- alike process begins far before the 50th wedding anniversary. Resemblance has been found to be a desirable factor in dating couples, according to patterns where most women dated men who resemble their fathers (meaning a similar genetic structure from the get- go).
They say that you can even tell how successful a marriage is based on how the wrinkles on the couples' faces end up. Happier couples accustomed to smiling have more lines around the mouth, while a lack of smile crinkles and a tradition of frowning can show up after years in the development of facial muscle, literally changing the shape of the face.



This couple may have had some hard times.
Steve and I are already preparing for the day when we can try to pass as identical twins. We have a tendency from time to time to put on matching outfits. Don't ask him, he'll probably deny it, but its true.




It could be worse though. It could always be worse.


5 comments:

Elise said...

I do believe that man in the last picture is wearing more makeup than the lady. Weird.

I totally married someone who looks like my dad--dark hair, blue eyes, 6 foot-ish and skinny. Who knew?

Natausha said...

If Steve keeps frowning like that and Maria keeps smiling like that ya'll will never look identical. Your wrinkles will be all wrong!

Sarah Haynie said...

Steve: I do not know where your writings come from (at least the subject) but I love reading your blog. Have you ever looked into how dogs and their owners look alike? Check that one out.

Love

Grandma Sarah

Sarah Haynie said...

Sorry Maria, I did not know that you and Steve took turns writing. I found that out after I posted a comment to your blog. I guess what I said goes to you as well. Fun reading no matter which one of you is writing. I will be more careful next time.

Love

Grandma Sarah

Travis and Liz said...

I love reading your blogs they are always so much fun to read, i hope things are going great love you both!!!!