| Whilst there are many advantages to being an older | | | | may not be impossible, it may need careful |
| woman dating a younger man, as demonstrated by | | | | consideration, especially if you already have children. |
| famous couples such as Francesca Annis and Ralph | | | | It is certainly something that should be discussed if it |
| Fiennes or Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher, there | | | | is raised when the relationship reaches a suitably |
| are also some drawbacks which do need to be | | | | serious stage. |
| considered, addressed and overcome. | | | | As an older woman you may be quite settled and |
| As an older woman dating a younger man you may | | | | established both financially and career wise but you |
| feel that society does not accept you and people | | | | may have to accept that your younger partner is |
| whisper words like 'desperate' or 'sad'. Neither will be | | | | not. They may still be climbing the career ladder or |
| true. In fact most people will not notice the age gap | | | | establishing their financial independence and you will |
| at all and assume you are of similar ages and if they | | | | have to consider if and how you integrate your |
| do comment it probably means they are just jealous; | | | | financial positions and careers where and when |
| either way it's none of their business. | | | | relevant. |
| Sadly, friends and family on both sides may also | | | | You may also be thinking in the long term when you |
| react in unexpected ways and have strong opinions | | | | are old and maybe not so attractive and your |
| about the relationship, sometimes quite negative | | | | partner is still young. Remember though, having a |
| ones. They may be concerned it 'will not last' or 'he | | | | younger partner will keep you younger, women tend |
| just wants your money' etc. Be careful not to let | | | | to live longer than men and can age better so maybe |
| others preconceptions put you off what could be a | | | | this is the new way of the world to even things out |
| very rewarding relationship. | | | | and keep couples together in old age! |
| You will probably find that, at some stages in the | | | | An older woman dating younger men can have a |
| relationship at least, you are at different stages in | | | | fantastic lifestyle, be made to feel younger, even |
| your life. As an older woman you may feel you have | | | | more confident and have more fun than with a much |
| already been there and done that when your | | | | older partner so don't let your doubts stop you. |
| younger partner wants to try something. In this | | | | At the end of the day any relationship must be |
| situation it's important to revert back to that initial | | | | considered on its relative merits and if you meet |
| excitement and try and see a situation with new | | | | someone, have a good time together and choose to |
| eyes rather than adopt a cynical air that could make | | | | spend time together then age, or other peoples |
| it difficult for your younger partner to suggest things. | | | | opinions should not matter. Your and his happiness |
| Remember being more mature does sometimes | | | | are the most important things to consider so make |
| require you to think that way and act appropriately! | | | | your decisions based on that. |
| A younger partner may want children, and whilst this | | | | |