Yes, I have dated and married two men that were 20 years older than me. There are pros and cons with both.
Pros
- You have a person that has experienced life and is possibly more worldly.
- They can deal with issues a little more calmly than someone younger.
Cons
- I never knew that I really was missing being with someone closer to my age until I ended my 12 year relationship with an older man.
- I did not realize until I started dating someone close to my age that I really enjoy having more things in common such as music, laughing about high school and just really too many things to list.
I realize this more everyday. I don't regret my time with older men but if I was giving advice to someone younger I would say stay within 5 years of your age. I'm 55 now. As you age you will come to realize its much more fun to grow old with someone close to your age!
Lori
