Age gaps in dating relationships

I asked my peers if they had ever been in a relationship with a significant age difference (for reference I defined significant as 10 years), and I was surprised to find that every friend I asked and some of my Twitter followers said they had. It’s a good balance.”The last response really stood out to me, dynamic being the key word here.

There will always be ups and downs in a relationship, but when there is a significant age gap, this aspect can be amplified.

Apps and websites have been a major catalyst in the dating community, and the doors have opened for all demographics. It is an exciting time for experimenting in dating.

of determining a socially-acceptable age difference in partners goes something like this: half your age plus 7 (40 = 20 7 = 27) to define the minimum age of a partner and your age minus 7 times 2 (40 = 33 * 2 = 60) to define the maximum age of a partner.

If you ever find yourself in a relationship where you feel made into a sex object by your partner due to your age, race, gender or sexuality, please identify this a major red flag and reconsider the future of the relationship.

), I also see dating after divorce and other alternative situations.

In return, I inspired him to think outside the box, softened his edges and appreciated his giving nature.

We traveled together, discussed music, art, and film, and supported each other’s careers, just like I would with a partner my own age.

We truly celebrated each other for exactly who we were, and that was very special to me. “Mothering” a partner, regardless of who is older or younger, can manifest into a power struggle later on.

That being said, one major difficulty of having a large difference in age is making sure the morals, values and life goals of both people are synced. This attitude in a relationship usually contributes to codependency and controlling behaviors (not cute! These are major no-nos when your goal is to have a healthy relationship.