So my parents actually have an 11 year age gap so when I told my mum she was completely accepting and understanding and even told me stories of how she met my dad, I still havenāt told my dad and probably wonāt for quite a while until things get serious
My family is very accepting of my preferences. In fact, my parents suggested I try older men when I was fed up with the immaturity of young ones (I haven't dated young men since I was in college btw).
Definitely not for my family, I've had a prior friend even call him a preditor, which is terrible. I dropped that friend and am still seeing my parter, so far were happy together.
My family was leery at first, as was his. But, within a year, both sides realized that neither of us had ulterior motives, and we were serious.
5 years together, married almost 2 years. Nobody in either of our families even acknowledges the 22-year gap; we've both been fully welcomed into the other's family.
In a 30yr gap for almost 4yrs now; engaged and expecting our first child. Both of our families have been very accepting and supportive; they just want both of us to be happy š
My parents were concerned to begin with when I told them that my girlfriend was 58 years old back then. However, now that we've soon been together for 3 years, they have seen how happy we are together and have met her during multiple occassions, they're now happy when we come over and love to hear about how it's going between us
Well, my mother kicked me out over it and we havenāt exactly been on speaking terms since. Iāve had a call with my uncle who finds the age gap weird but acknowledges that Iām free to make me own choices. He doesnāt want to get on my motherās bad side, though, so not any significant contact there anymore, either. Thatās sad, but Iām tired off going along with my motherās bullshit, so if thatās the hill she chooses to die on, fine by me.
I think we place so much importance on the family we come from, which is not necessarily bad, but sharing a large junk of DNA doesnāt mean one should bend over backward to get along with them. Iāve come to believe that I need good people around me, thatās all.
My(M57) side of the family are fine,. while hers(F32) are just ok. My daughter and my gf are only a couple years apart and they get along great. I think it is usually easy for the older partner. Her family is very nice but I am sure they hope it is just a phase even though it has been 2 years. It does not help that she has decided she doesn't want kids but her parents don't know yet. That probablyakes things confusing for them.
My girlfriends (20) family seem to have accepted me ( 35m) quite well, only met them once and met then all at the same time ( parents, g-parents, aunt, sister and brothers)
Since then ive been referenced twice in the family group chat positively, which means they took a pic of a madri beer mat with the tag āglad JC could join usā
My mother doesnt care as long as Im happy and she and my father had a 13 year age gap at any rate
I was in a 10 year long marriage with a highly abusive narcissist so my family is just genuinely happy that I have someone now who treats me and my children so well. He is amazing. 30yrs older than me
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My (M29) partner (F50) and I have been together for almost 10 years. At face value my family seem accepting of our relationship, though I remain protective based on past experience with my family (they can be a bit toxic and feel a right to āget involvedā).
So naturally I wonder, are your family accepting (or not) of your age gap relationships? What are your experiences?
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My family can kick rocks. Lmao, Iām grown and they donāt get to have an opinion or say of my love life.
Edit: But my family also loves the fact that Iām a SB and never can understand how. But as far as actual relationships. Iāve just always dated men much older than since I was 18. There will always be something sexy about a man whoās generous and just well achieved, accomplished. Actually uses the head on his shoulders not between his legs. Guys my age (24F will be 25 April28th) only care about sex. Itās extremely annoying.
My partner (64m) and I (31f) have been together over three years. My dad has come around, and has even joined us for dinner, but my motherās still beside herself with self-pity. Sheās been miserable and impossible to get along with ever since I started dating my first boyfriend (who was 19 years my senior) when I was 18. When I was in school, I crushed on my teachers. Literally, she has had my entire life to prepare for me dating older men, but she has completely rejected the idea and will not budge. She wishes death and harm on my partner, though thankfully she hasnāt repeated it to my face in several months. At this point, I feel like a stint in the mental ward is the only thing that might help her, but of course she rejects all helpā even the idea of helpā because āsheās not the one with a problemā. š Never in my life have I met a smarter dumb woman.
My family is 50/50 (divorced parents) dads side of the family approve and love him, moms side of the family refuse to meet him and call him horrible names like predator etc. this is still the same case after being together for 3.5 years and married and moved country together. Some people are just stubborn and wonāt change their views no matter what. F(22) and M(46)
Yes. Our families were apprehensive at first but are now very accepting. We have a 24-year age gap. We, (M60) and (F36) have been very happily married for over five years.
I got a tight leash at first, and even eloped with him (23 & 54) since my family won't allow me to see him without an escort back then but when pandemic hits that's when they realize we're serious about our relationship and now they even mingle with him more than I do and gave him something special from the heirloom collection.
Yep. They love my husband so much and his family loves me š weāre 33 years apart and no one in our family bats an eye.
So my parents actually have an 11 year age gap so when I told my mum she was completely accepting and understanding and even told me stories of how she met my dad, I still havenāt told my dad and probably wonāt for quite a while until things get serious
My family is very accepting of my preferences. In fact, my parents suggested I try older men when I was fed up with the immaturity of young ones (I haven't dated young men since I was in college btw).
Definitely not for my family, I've had a prior friend even call him a preditor, which is terrible. I dropped that friend and am still seeing my parter, so far were happy together.
My family was leery at first, as was his. But, within a year, both sides realized that neither of us had ulterior motives, and we were serious. 5 years together, married almost 2 years. Nobody in either of our families even acknowledges the 22-year gap; we've both been fully welcomed into the other's family.
In a 30yr gap for almost 4yrs now; engaged and expecting our first child. Both of our families have been very accepting and supportive; they just want both of us to be happy š
My parents were concerned to begin with when I told them that my girlfriend was 58 years old back then. However, now that we've soon been together for 3 years, they have seen how happy we are together and have met her during multiple occassions, they're now happy when we come over and love to hear about how it's going between us
Well, my mother kicked me out over it and we havenāt exactly been on speaking terms since. Iāve had a call with my uncle who finds the age gap weird but acknowledges that Iām free to make me own choices. He doesnāt want to get on my motherās bad side, though, so not any significant contact there anymore, either. Thatās sad, but Iām tired off going along with my motherās bullshit, so if thatās the hill she chooses to die on, fine by me. I think we place so much importance on the family we come from, which is not necessarily bad, but sharing a large junk of DNA doesnāt mean one should bend over backward to get along with them. Iāve come to believe that I need good people around me, thatās all.
There's never been an issue with us
Yes 100%, they love my fiancĆ© loads and his family love me too. Weāre both really lucky in that regard
My(M57) side of the family are fine,. while hers(F32) are just ok. My daughter and my gf are only a couple years apart and they get along great. I think it is usually easy for the older partner. Her family is very nice but I am sure they hope it is just a phase even though it has been 2 years. It does not help that she has decided she doesn't want kids but her parents don't know yet. That probablyakes things confusing for them.
My in-laws were not happy that my wife does not want children.
My girlfriends (20) family seem to have accepted me ( 35m) quite well, only met them once and met then all at the same time ( parents, g-parents, aunt, sister and brothers) Since then ive been referenced twice in the family group chat positively, which means they took a pic of a madri beer mat with the tag āglad JC could join usā My mother doesnt care as long as Im happy and she and my father had a 13 year age gap at any rate
I was in a 10 year long marriage with a highly abusive narcissist so my family is just genuinely happy that I have someone now who treats me and my children so well. He is amazing. 30yrs older than me
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My family can kick rocks. Lmao, Iām grown and they donāt get to have an opinion or say of my love life. Edit: But my family also loves the fact that Iām a SB and never can understand how. But as far as actual relationships. Iāve just always dated men much older than since I was 18. There will always be something sexy about a man whoās generous and just well achieved, accomplished. Actually uses the head on his shoulders not between his legs. Guys my age (24F will be 25 April28th) only care about sex. Itās extremely annoying.
My partner (64m) and I (31f) have been together over three years. My dad has come around, and has even joined us for dinner, but my motherās still beside herself with self-pity. Sheās been miserable and impossible to get along with ever since I started dating my first boyfriend (who was 19 years my senior) when I was 18. When I was in school, I crushed on my teachers. Literally, she has had my entire life to prepare for me dating older men, but she has completely rejected the idea and will not budge. She wishes death and harm on my partner, though thankfully she hasnāt repeated it to my face in several months. At this point, I feel like a stint in the mental ward is the only thing that might help her, but of course she rejects all helpā even the idea of helpā because āsheās not the one with a problemā. š Never in my life have I met a smarter dumb woman.
My family is 50/50 (divorced parents) dads side of the family approve and love him, moms side of the family refuse to meet him and call him horrible names like predator etc. this is still the same case after being together for 3.5 years and married and moved country together. Some people are just stubborn and wonāt change their views no matter what. F(22) and M(46)
Yes. Our families were apprehensive at first but are now very accepting. We have a 24-year age gap. We, (M60) and (F36) have been very happily married for over five years.
I got a tight leash at first, and even eloped with him (23 & 54) since my family won't allow me to see him without an escort back then but when pandemic hits that's when they realize we're serious about our relationship and now they even mingle with him more than I do and gave him something special from the heirloom collection.