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To wonder if it's too big an age gap...

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BadChat25 · 24/01/2014 16:13

25 years...

25 and 50... Too big?

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squoosh · 24/01/2014 17:04

I will, and don't be shy, feel free to give us all the details and let me know what to look out for when 'entertaining' a 50 year old gentleman caller.

BadChat25 · 24/01/2014 17:06

They might run into one thread Grin

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HeadfirstThroughTheTimeVortex · 24/01/2014 17:09

I love my dh to bits, we hve 4 dc and are very close and have been together for 16 years. However, I have to say that recently I am starting to be aware of the age gap (16 years) for the first time , he turns 50 this year. I wouldn't be without him though, ever.

I'm maid (matron?) of honour at my BF wedding in 3 weeks too, she is 35, her husband to be is 74! Yet I've never known a happier couple. They have turned each others lives completely around. She is painfully aware that they will have a limited time together though.

I think I'm trying to say that if you are perfect for each other and love each other, then any age gap issues can be worked through.

BadChat25 · 24/01/2014 17:11

Holy hell that's a big age gap.

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squoosh · 24/01/2014 17:14

'she is 35, her husband to be is 74!'

Wowzers! It must be a constant cloud to think you probably only have 15 years max with the person you love.

On a more base level I don't think I could be physically attracted to someone that old.

HeadfirstThroughTheTimeVortex · 24/01/2014 17:16

It is! Most people were very shocked when they got together, once the shock had worn off they realised what a great couple they make.

I'm kind of relieved that it makes my age gap with dh seem tiny Wink

HeadfirstThroughTheTimeVortex · 24/01/2014 17:17

At first there was no physical attraction, they started off as friends and it kind of developed over several years, it took them both by surprise I think.

BadChat25 · 24/01/2014 17:39

It's quite sweet really.

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91chloejp · 24/01/2014 18:36

yeah, too big!

LittleBabySqueakSqueak · 24/01/2014 18:56

My friend (mid-30s) is happily married to a man 27 years older. They have a small child and it's working for them.

BigBirthdayGloom · 24/01/2014 19:01

Our dear family friends have a 25 year age gap. He is 93 now but actually in better health than she is. They have been together for thirty years, very, very happily.

squoosh · 15/02/2014 20:35

BadChat did you ever go on a date with your hot older man?

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