Question: Can a May December romance work?

A May-December romance is a term for a romantic relationship between two people with a considerable age difference. And while a May-December relationship might raise a few eyebrows, specialists believe that, though not always ideal, they can absolutely work when the match is right.

Do age gap relationships ever work?

Both men and women report initially being more satisfied in their marriage when their spouses were younger, research reports. Though couples with an age gap started out more satisfied, however, their satisfaction tended to drop more dramatically over time than couples who were the same age.

What is an acceptable age difference between couples?

Usually, anywhere from 1-7 years is considered an acceptable age difference between adults. People whose ages are within 1-3 years typically do not see much of an age difference, while years 4-7 might begin to feel a little bit more pronounced.

Why is May December romance?

The term “May December” romance refers to a relationship where a younger woman is involved with an older man. The “May” part of the term refers to the younger woman being in the height of her vibrance, or springtime. “December” refers to the man being closer to the end of his vitality, or wintertime.

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