Crossing The Age Gap

Love knows no limits...
by Jennifer Good

An age gap relationship can be defined as any relationship where the age difference between the couple is more than 5 years apart. If you are in an age gap relationship, or considering entering into one, answering the following questions can help gain a new perspective on the issue.

What exposure have you had to age gap relationships?

What exposure has your partner, or potential partner, had to age gap relationships?

How do you feel this will hinder or help your relationship?

What are your family's, closest friends and peer's viewpoints on age gap relationships?

What about your partner's?

How do you feel their reaction will affect your relationship?

Are you overly concerned about how your partner feels about your looks?

Do you worry that because of the age gap factor your partner will desire someone else?

How many things in common do you have, really? The more honest you are with yourself now, the higher your chance of success in this relationship.

Do you consider yourself as having high or low self-esteem?

Do you consider your partner has having high or low self-esteem?

Are you, or do you feel you might be carrying the emotional weight for your partner?

What do you bring to the relationship? Be sure to include material and emotional things.

What does, or would, your partner contribute to the relationship?

If you are currently in an age gap relationship, do you feel you are trying harder to keep the relationship alive because of the age gap factor?

The bottom line: No matter how you think you or your partner may handle a situation, you will always run into someone who can push your buttons. Your relationship will survive to the extent you are able to handle these situations, and remain confident in yourself and each other.

p/s:i'm totally into this situation. And i need to take note on these questions onto myself. gee.. 14 yrs age gap? sometimes i myself just don't understand how it happened.