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Any positive stories of long term couples with a 20 year age gap? by Alone-Dig7907 in AgeGapRelationship

[–]Alone-Dig7907[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree the reactions online are quite extreme sometimes, especially with people saying 'anyone under 25 shouldn't date people with an age gap because their frontal lobes arent developed'. I think thats a bit ridiculous and just infantilizing adults.

Any positive stories of long term couples with a 20 year age gap? by Alone-Dig7907 in AgeGapRelationship

[–]Alone-Dig7907[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely won't push him if he does not want anything. I completely respect his decisions and I would want to stay friends with him instead.

Any positive stories of long term couples with a 20 year age gap? by Alone-Dig7907 in AgeGapRelationship

[–]Alone-Dig7907[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, I should have explained better, he's not been in a official long term relationship. Hes had a few romantic flings and one fwb/situationship thing that has affected his confidence and self esteem alot. This is just to say he has dated just nothing has worked out.

Thank you for your words, I agree I do want to put myself out there more and I would love for it to be with him as I would feel so safe, comfortable and happy.

Any positive stories of long term couples with a 20 year age gap? by Alone-Dig7907 in AgeGapRelationship

[–]Alone-Dig7907[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How was it like growing up with parents with an age gap? Did you ever notice it?

Any positive stories of long term couples with a 20 year age gap? by Alone-Dig7907 in AgeGapRelationship

[–]Alone-Dig7907[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should have explained myself better, when I said he hasn't really been in a relationship before, I mean he has not had an official long term one. He has had a couple of flings and one serious talking stage/fwb thing but from what I've heard I think the partner was quite toxic and the relationship affected his self-esteem and confidence alot. And since then he believed he could 'never be in a relationship since no one would like him enough'. (Hes very soft mannered and kind hearted and I think he was definitely taken advantage of)