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Can a relationship with someone half your age work?

(32 Posts)
CoffeeFirst Sat 07-May-22 08:07:50

Yes it can work. Age is just a number and if you connect with someone it really doesn’t matter.

Best of luck to them.

Katie59 Sat 07-May-22 08:02:28

Success depend on the individuals.

My nephew marries a 21yr old when he was 40yrs, she chose well, they are a good couple. But she was not like your usual 21 yr old, very mature, works hard and can drink a pint of beer as fast as him. Saw them last night at a party which she organized they seem very strong together and she definitely wears the trousers.

JaneJudge Fri 06-May-22 21:42:21

If he was 16 when he met his ex wife, who is the the other child with? confused

Personally, I don't have a problem with age gap relationships. I have friendships with people much younger and much older than me so I suppose it's only the same

Allsorts Fri 06-May-22 21:36:33

I knows people with a large age gap with very happy relationships. It does get problematic with old age though I think. If you fall in love you’re not going to worry about the future though. I would be disappointed if one of my granddaughters did it though, but stay quiet.

Grannybags Fri 06-May-22 21:14:32

My niece is married to a man twice her age. They have been together 20+ years and have a teenage daughter. They still seem to be very happy.

AGAA4 Fri 06-May-22 20:53:26

If they are happy together that's all that matters. Nobody can predict how long a relationship will last whatever the ages of the couple.

Helenlouise3 Fri 06-May-22 20:45:06

Our son met his ex wife when he was 16. They were together for 26 years, but separated last year. He has 4 children, 3 with his wife and one with another lady. He's now met a lady half his age, who in fact is only 3 years older than his eldest child. They've just moved in together and I have to say I haven't seen him this happy for many years. She's a lovely lady/girl and we get on well with her. However I just can't get past the fact that he's twice her age. Can this possibly work?