Just because your significant other is much younger or older than you, it doesn't mean you can't have an healthy relationship. In fact, it can make the relationship more exciting. It just takes maturity, understanding and respect for each other's views.
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In the current trend of the older women-younger men relationships, the women love the young men's excitement about life, according to an article by the AARP. They also like that the men don't bring too much baggage into the relationship. Younger men, on the other hand, are attracted to the womens' maturity and self confidence.
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In some cases, younger women date older men because of their maturity, resources and intelligence. Men like younger women for their attractiveness, intelligence and also because it makes them feel young again.
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These relationships are not all temporary flings. There are cases of younger men developing genuine relationships with older women based on mutual interests and respect. And there are younger women who are not dependent on the financial standings of older men.
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In relationships between older women and younger men, lack of maturity on the part of the men may cause conflict. For example, an older woman may be concerned about her partner's lack of motivation in looking for work.
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Conflict between a younger woman and an older man occurs when the woman feels controlled by her partner. She may not like her whereabouts questioned constantly because of what she perceives as her partner's insecurity. Another area of conflict is when the age difference between the couple stands out because they do not see things the same way.
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Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher are a good example of how a relationship with an age gap can work. They display the respect, love and fun that's needed to keep it strong.
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