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We were recently interviewed by the relentlessly awesome Dixie Feldman who writes a blog for WETV.Com.  We’ll be sharing the interview in its entirety over the next few weeks.  Enjoy!

What are the pitfalls of dating someone significantly older than you.  Can the age difference be a liability?

Gayle: He doesn’t know how to text message, can’t find his cell phone most of the time, and doesn’t update his facebook status very often!.  Oh, excuse me, you wanted pitfalls didn’t you?! Generally, there is an adjustment time for your friends and family in the beginning.  They may have lots of negative things to say about his age.  But then, maybe they are just jealous!

Ron: Again, depending on size of the gap, the most obvious pitfall is the real possibility that the older man will die much before the woman.  The older man is often less interested in the more social aspects of his partner’s youth.  He may be more of the stay at home type when she wants to spend time out with their friends.  Problems with the sexual relationship in later years can also be a pitfall.  The older male may become less interested or physically unable to engage in sexual activities at the same level as the younger woman.  However, he’s more likely to find other ways to enjoy a sexual relationship with her.  A serious pitfall can be the effect the relationship has on family relations – both hers and his.  Is it accepted?  How about children from prior marriages?  They can be a real hindrance to the happiness of the couple.  They may not want a stepmother or father and can make things unpleasant. benefits to a woman entering a May December romance?

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