Helenlouise3
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?
My mother remarried many years after her divorce from my father.
The man she married was the same age as me (mid twenties at the time - my mother entering late 40s).
The marriage lasted for 17 years. My mother suffered ill-health as she aged, but her husband was very supportive and kind throughout. When they finally split up, it was because of incompatibility - as she recuperated she found new strengths and interests... basically she 'advanced' and he 'regressed'. In other words, he started to settle-down as he matured, and my mother found a new lease on life as she grew into old age.
No one can say if it will work for your son. It may well be an enduring relationship, who knows. Much will depend on how they 'grow' together as a couple, and individually. We often assume the younger partner will get 'bored' or tire of the older one but, as my mother's case seems to indicate - it can also work the other way round.
I wish them good luck anyway.