Abby Connolly
These days, more people recognize that age gaps aren’t a big deal regarding relationships. Ladies, at the end of the day, if you and your boyfriend or husband are happy together and maintain a healthy relationship, it doesn’t matter as much how far apart you are in age.
However, it’s no secret that age gaps present their unique challenges in a relationship. If you’ve never been in an age-gap relationship before, it’s best to have an idea of what those challenges are before entering one.
This is especially true if you’re a woman dating a younger man, as when you’re dating someone younger than you and who has less life experience than you, you may get blindsided by certain difficulties that pop up.
If you recently met a man a few years younger than you and are interested in forming a relationship with him, here are some things to expect and consider beforehand.
He may be very adventurous.
Young men, especially those in their 20s, can be very adventurous. After all, that time in a person’s life is a time of exploration and fun, so if you want to be a part of a younger guy’s life, you should be ready for some adventurous experiences.
If you’re not open to traveling, late nights, or any other activities that come with dating an adventurous person, dating a younger guy might not be for you.
His priorities will likely be different from yours.
This is one of the biggest things that come between age-gap couples – priorities. For instance, as an older woman, your biggest priority may be settling down and finding a man to marry and start a family within the next few years.
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