Why don't large age gap relationships work?

[Anonymous]

everyone knows of someone who has dated 10+ years older or younger but very rarely do these relationships ever end up in marriage.

[Anonymous]

Because they're typically at different places in life. That's 90% of what a relationship is, shared experiences. If you're together but never viewing a shared experience similarly then the relationship probably won't last very long.

[Anonymous]

Statistically, they will have less in common.

[Just_Ken]

The divorce rate is like 50% or more. I dont think age gaps are the issue.

A dating gap more than 10 years works out that say a 20 year old man is dating a woman 15-20+ years older. Well that woman is middle aged 35-45. She likely has been married, divorced and has kids. Dating a single mother that age means the relationship will never be her no1 priority, the kids will and he will be expected to contribute money and semi raise these kids even if their father is around. Having kids often kills the sex in a relationship, imagine what its like with kids that aren't yours and she likely doesn't want more kids or can't so than 20 year old man if he wants kids will likely have to walk away from the relationship.

20 year old girl with an older middle aged man is similar. he's already likely been married, had kids, is paying alimony and child support and doesn't want to do it all again. He wants fun and lots of the hot sex that disappeared when his ex had kids. As soon as that 20 year old girl want to get series after 5 years she eith accepts the situation that they aren't getting married and having kids or can walk away.

[Nikki1989]

They do work for many people. The stereotype is they are doomed to fail, but they often succeed.

[Asker]

Statistically, large age gap relationships are much more likely to divorce. Studies show these marriages are less satisfying too

[BonzoInBitburg]

They work just fine if the younger partner is over 30.

[Ariesman81Nshiiit]

Usually all they know how to make is hamburger helper.

[In_Trance]

Because the people are at different places in their lives with different values and different core goals

[jahaims]

Almost like one person has way more life experience than the other or something