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What are the psychological and emotional consequences from finding out that your partner is actually more than 20 years older than yourself?
I'm actually the older perwson in regards to the question however would be interested to know your opinion as to whether there would be any issues, mentally for a younger person. I would consider that younger men would not be so bothered should they be with a much older woman but would a younger woman feel the same way with an older man, particularly after "sleeping" with him?
2 Answers
- Anonymous7 years agoFavorite Answer
That's going to depend entirely on the woman.
You might discover that she had already guessed that you were that much older than she, or close to it. I was a pretty good judge of relative ages back when I was single, and I dated some significantly older men.
However, even if a woman hadn't guessed, it's not likely that she's going to experience any significant "psychological" or "emotional" consequences. I think you're being a bit condescending by suggesting that young men wouldn't but young women would. That's really quite silly.
Some women would simply shrug and not care; some would be mildly surprised and either not care or think, well, this guy isn't a good bet for a long-term relationship or even marriage --too old; and some might be genuinely a bit disgusted but hardly psychologically or emotionally damaged in some way.
- 7 years ago
I wouldn't think it would be an issue unless you have lied to her about it. Did you lie?
