The difference in age may not be that important nor too obvious during the early stage of a May-December affair. Thus, a relationship between a 20 year-old man to a 40 year-old woman at her prime of beauty and confidence may take off just as well, if not better than relationships between couples of the same age. But will the passion stay the same after ten or more years when biological changes take over and widen the age gap even when the numerical gap between ages is no different?
We have seen many young men and women profess their undying love and devotion to their much older partners only to trade them with younger partners at the end. Maybe things are a lot different when faced with the truth that a partner is "old". Physical changes, illnesses, physical limitations, and difference in priorities tend to widen the age gap through the years although accepted at the onset of the relationship.
After 20 years, the same couple mentioned above will be 40 and 60 years old, respectively. The man will be at his prime while the woman can be starting her sunset years. The younger partner could entertain thoughts on infidelity even before this time. The temptation to find a partner closer in age, if not younger, can be very great.
It is always good to see relationships survive the odds presented to them. Unfortunately, many have failed and will fail because most people change their minds under different circumstances and situations. Whether we like it or not, relationships between couples having a big difference in age are more susceptible to marital challenges such as infidelity particularly for those having unrealistic expectations of their partners.
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