Age gaps?

[littleoscarsmama]

I am 27 years old and have just started seeing a lovely, decent, caring gentleman who is 50 years old. I have just started telling friends about him and when I mention his age, they're mostly all aghast and saying it won't work as my parents are just a few years older than my new chappy, but we get on great and have loads in common, but, of course my friends comments are stinging. I just want them to be happy for me!

I'm 30 and my DH is 50 and we've been married 11 years this year so it can work. I often get asked if I'm his daughter which was irritating at first but now I just give them a 'look' and they realise they've made a mistake

Don't let age stop you if you like him. Go for it!

It all depends. 23 years ia big gap. it's almost 2 generations. I am sure he thinks he has died and gone to heaven- but what matters is how you get on.

If this is serious though you do need to fast forward- 20 years- he will be 70 and you will still be a nubile 47 yr old. If it does last you will undoubtedly be a young widow.

It can work, but think with your head as well as your heart.

I have just married my DH and there are 18 years between us. I am 27 he has just turned 46. I don't notice our age gap at all. He is perfect for me. I do worry about the future when he is in his 70's and I am still fairly young and that I will probably end up widowed early. But spending the next 20-30 years with him is worth whatever may happen in the future.