It's possible that at some time in your life, you'll find yourself with a spouse who is much younger or older than you. It’s all good, though there are certain things to keep in mind when you're dating a younger person.
Do not be discouraged because of the age gap between you and your spouse (as long as the relationship is legal, of course!). There are no guarantees in a relationship, and compatibility is more important than a shared birth year. To some extent, the difficulties of dating someone considerably younger than you will completely depend on your own and their respective life experiences.
There are a few things to keep in mind if you're dating a younger person for the long run.
Haters will hate, and that's just the way it is
To assume that the way you do things is correct is a natural part of human psychology. So, please, pardon everyone who has strong feelings about your companion. However, hearing something unpleasant about your relationship might wear you down depending on your own social patterns.
Instead of defending yourself, you should find a technique to silence others around you. This should be done with your spouse. Get in touch with your inner Madonna and come up with a clever retort for nasty individuals and techniques to feel safe in your new relationship.
Commitment is a problem
You may have met someone younger than you, started dating, and never expected it to become as serious as it has. While dating a younger person, you may find yourself wanting to play home long before they've ever considered it if they're insecure about their profession or personal life. Go back to when you were their age: what were you doing? If you're just getting to know each other, it may not be the right moment to sign a lease or become completely exclusive.
A lot might happen in a short time
When you were deciding what to do after high school or college, it seemed like every decision was a life or death one. What most 20-year-olds don't realise is that all of your great life goals will fall apart, come together, then break down again, on and on. In certain cases, you may discover that a younger partner doesn't want to become serious immediately, or that every dispute feels like the end of the world to them. Because of this, a younger spouse may be more difficult to break up with. There's a good chance that if this is their first true heartbreak. Make every effort to maintain a cordial relationship with the other party.
Keep your mouth shut at times
Recognize your younger partner's perspective, but refrain from offering advise or reminiscing about "when I was your age" lectures. It's a major thing if this is their first time losing a job, being demoted, or having to move to a new location on their own. Keep your mouth shut even if you have wise life advise to provide. You'll seem condescending; recognize when to provide assistance and when to simply listen.
