Opinion

[newlystarting]

Husband left a few months ago and has started seeing an old employee, much younger.
Curious as to what is in it for her, huge age gap, surely the fact he has just become a new dad would put her off & just left a marriage of many years? Massive red flag??

At that age don’t you want to be seeing guys of the same age or just slightly older not old enough to be your father?? What would make somebody want this baggage when in your twenties? I would have run for the hills at that age!!

Some men in their twenties can be immature and not looking for serious relationships.

An older man knows himself, maybe has different conversation, is likely has more disposable income.

A woman in her twenties isn't herself isn't necessarily going to be as worldly wise and consider the things you are thinking about. Having an older man interested in her might feel more special than a man her age.

Or they could just have fallen totally in love and she's blind to the age gap.

Sorry for typos. Trying to do too many things at once. Must get off MN

Her dad could have died when she was young, or may have abused her which would make her extremely vulnerable to bullshit from older men.

She may not have had any takers her own age. Or she has and perhaps one or two or more were abusive or immature and it simply put her off.

Or the man in question may be a smooth talker/ charmer. "I was trapped by my wife who got pregnant against my wishes, woe is me, and now we are star crossed lovers, what shall I do" etc

Yes both explanations are good.
Prizeoik I vaguely know the girl and that ticklist - slightly modified - is totally true of her circumstances.
Spot on