I'm sure you've heard someone ask this before- ever notice how all women's problems begin with men? Menstruation, menopause, mental breakdowns.....Yeah, men are problematic alright but they're pretty much unavoidable. Or are they? What could we possibly get out of dismissing men from our lives altogether? Apparently a long; happy life.

Just ask, Nellie Wright. Nellie just turned 109 and she says the secret to longevity is....wait for it....“I’ve stayed away from men all my life.” She added, “That’s my secret, no men. And living off Jelly Babies — I eat a packet a day.”

Really? Jelly beans? I'll admit that Jelly Belly jelly beans are tops but I could think of several other sweet treats that are way better than men that I could eat on a daily basis; especially if it will help me live a "marvelous; wonderful life."

Here are 12 delicious Rockford treats that I prefer over men; and could quite possibly help you live a little longer:

1. Sugarjones cupcakes
2. A cannoli from Cimino's in Durand (or a piece of their cannoli cake)
3. Dairy Haus Turtle Sundaes
4. Andes Mint brownie from Buddy's Burgers
5. A Beef-a-Roo Scotch-a-Roo
6. Tiramisu from Altamore's
7. Banana crème brule at Social
8. Anything from the glass case at Greenfire
9. Speaking of crème brule, let's not forget Franchesco's
10. Pumpkin chocolate chip bread from Great Harvest Bread Company
11. Chocolate chip scone from Meg's Daily Grind
12. The pear walnut cheese flatbread from Octane

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