And, in my wilder dating, I even find myself wondering whether we might even end up settling down together. So is it OK to marry a man younger than me? After all, quite a few celebs have. But will our relationship really succeed? Traditionally women married a man who was just a few years older than herself, because her youthful fertility linked with his greater stability and wealth led to more successful families.
But people stay fit and healthy for far longer nowadays, and many women are looking for partners later in life.
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After delaying marriage to pursue a career, for example. And on the whole, these relationships are very successful, though some people still feel an older woman dating a younger man is unseemly. But you have lots going for you. And your boyfriend sounds like he appreciates your achievements and perspective on life. But you need to be sure that he also has driven and ambition, and is making a success of his career.
If you have insecurities about ageing the relationship will be hard to pull off. And the two of you need to be in the same place in your lives. Maybe his attitudes values, aspirations and ambitions are very different from yours? You may even start feeling like his teacher.
Or his mother. Both can become seriously creepy. You may find yourself worrying about his fidelity. Years to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest developments and special offers! The Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and international interest.
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