[Retlaw]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

Just like bee drones, men have shorter lifespans.
When they no longer serve a purpose (procreation of species), they tend to die off (some more quickly than others).

In order to ensure that your 'worker bee' will take the trouble to prolong your life with care, you need to abandon the drone mentality and offer mutual caring.

Not a good comparison, Honey Bee Queens, can live more than two years, drones a month or two, worker bees have an avarage life span of 6 to 8 weeks.
Retlaw.