I have been dating an older guy, almost 20 years my senior, and it seems like everyone around us is giving us a hard time about our age difference. I've dated older guys before so my parents are okay with it, with slight reservations, but his parents are not. I'm not with him for his money because I am successful in my own right. I don't have "daddy issues" because my father is an active part of my life. My parents are still together and are great role models. When we try to do group activities with either my friends or his it never really works out because both our friends disapprove and don't try hard enough to find a common ground. I understand their concern but how can I get them to understand that I am happy in my relationship and would like to see how far it goes?
Signed,
Age Is Just A Number
Dear Age Is Just A Number,
The most important thing is for you to take this relationship step by step and day by day. Your friends may never come around and his friends may always think you're a child and honestly you may have to make new friends, as a couple, that are a middle ground. None of these issues are a deal breaker. The only thing that is slightly alarming to me is if he is so much your senior, why are HIS parents weighing in? At this point they should accept that their son is an adult and can make his own decisions. You should be wary of that, especially if he takes their opinions to heart when making important life decisions. He should honestly and respectfully tell his parents
Good luck with your relationship! I wish you all the best!
xoxo,
Natasha Marie
xoxo,
Natasha Marie
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