Age Gap Relationships & The Science Behind Them

Half your age + 7? In this video, I’ll be doing a deep dive into age gap relationships and what science has to say about them.

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[ninoellison]

In my opinion and experience, finding a compatible and mentally healthy partner is simply a sheer miracle in itself, regardless of age.

[newphx]

Far and away, my most successful relationship was with my wife, who was 18 years older. We met doing 1940s swing dancing back in 1998.. She looked my age with a tiny waist women half her age would kill for. She was the kindest, sweetest, most emotionally stable, most amazing woman I've ever met. Our relationship lasted 20+ years. She passed away three years ago and I miss her beautiful face and kindness everyday.

[garylagstrom]

I met my wife when I was 38 and she 21…neither of us were previously married and now in 2023 we have been together 16 years, married for 15 years and our son turns 14 this April and our daughter turns 12 in July. In our case age difference truly didn’t matter. I’m not a sugar daddy and she wasn’t a gold digger and our lives prove it.

[stevescruggs]

I'm 63 and my wife is 35. It works for us. Older and wiser. Midlife for her and she is mature.

[fulteacup]

Marriage counselors have observed in age gap relationships the ones that fail are the ones when one or both partners were specifically looking for an age gap relationship. The ones that succeed are the ones that just spontaneously happen.

[russwilliamson]

Just a note. My wife and I were in a 40 year relationship. (I lost her to cancer 3.5 years ago). She was 10 years older than me. (Almost to the day.) Never once did the age difference bother me and it never bothered her also. We had great times and there were times where we had to work at it. She was the love of my life and my soul mate. I feel that age is just a number if you “click”., you click. The best years of my life were with her and I miss that. I am just now coming out of the heavy cloud of grief, not sure if I will ever be completely out, and my heart is beginning to open back up. I still say age is just a number, it’s life experience that makes the difference. She taught me life skills and I taught her life skills. We melded together beautifully. Thanks for allowing me to express myself on this subject.

[basedlifeform]

Nail on the head, Courtney. The best predictor of relationship longevity and success is having aligned values, beliefs, and goals, no matter the age difference.

[ZoWatab]

my husband is 31 years older than me but we are so happy 🥰💖 We always learn new things about each other 💖

[BrentJohn]

Watching so many relationships succeed and fail, I think that what matters in a relationship is if the person you're with genuinely makes you happy, shares your values, makes your life better, and complements any differences or similarities you may have.

[davemontemayor]

I was in a relationship with a 33yr age gap, and we were the happiest couple when we were together. Unfortunately she started listening to people telling her that it wasn't right, that she needed to date guys her age and she broke it up with me. Now she is unhappy in her new relationship and I'm going thru the toughest healing process of my life

[Moshmn]

It all depends on context. When I was 21, I dated a gal who was 27. While I found her attractive for me, she ingratiated me with her sense of life experience. I never could connect romantically with women my own age. Which is why at 35 today, I've dated much younger. I've gotta wonder if it's because I grew up with an emotionally unavailable mother, whereas on the contrary, my dad was and still is very available. When discussing men's issues, you often hear talk about absent fathers and almost nothing about absent mothers.

[peaknonsense]

If they're both adults, I don't have to give a shit about what "society" thinks about it.

[Invertmini]

I just met a woman and shes 41, and im 28 and wow… Shes amazing. Never thought id like an older woman but her confidence and her loving herself/knowing what she wants is a huge attraction. Our chemistry is deep too, it’s opened my eyes that age is really a number at a point.

[rickraber]

A couple we know have a 12 yr. age difference. She was 34 and he was 22 when they married; now married 37 yrs. Both say they had lots of growing up to do, but they worked hard and it got done. They are closer and more in love now than ever.

[wcg]

My parents were born two days apart. The closest age relationship I’ve ever heard of. Still married after 57 years.

[wariotherapist]

I’m 42 and my girlfriend is 24. Best relationship I’ve ever had.

[jayfromaz]

I've always felt comfortable with about a 7 or 8 year age difference. The reason is that you're about the same generation which gives you similar things that you can both relate to. Nothing worse than talking to someone and them telling you that they read about it in a history book. I guess I should point out that I'm over 70 years.

[Genious_Moments]

In my opinion, people need to stop worrying about others’ relationship preferences (as long as the relationship in question is legal) and start worrying more about why they care so much 😆

[Bigdaddyslasher]

My wife is 8 years older than me. When she found out how old I was, she literally kicked me out of her apartment and ended the dating. We had only dated 3 times. We were only apart for a few weeks. We have been married 26 yrs together 27 yrs now. She is my best friend and always will be till she dies.

[jchborg]

As long as the heat is there, age doesn't matter. Don't let your bed go cold. A strong sexual bond is what distinguishes a good relationship.