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    What's the most important thing when it comes to making a relationship with a big age gap work?
    Erika Kaplan
    Erika Kaplan
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    Erika Kaplan is a Dating Coach and Matchmaker for Three Day Rule, an exclusive matchmaking company across fifteen cities in the United States. With over eleven years of experience, Erika specializes in helping singles find quality matches through date coaching and premium matchmaking services. Erika graduated from Penn State with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations. She worked for Rolling Stone, Us Weekly, and Men’s Journal before leaving publishing to pursue her passion for connecting people. Erika has been featured on Lifetime, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and CBS as well as in Thrillist, Elite Daily, Men’s Health, Fast Company, and Refinery29.
    Erika Kaplan
    Matchmaker
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    Finding your shared values is absolutely essential. The things you have in common are key, and bonding over those core beliefs is really important when it comes to the longevity of a relationship.
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    How can I attract a guy who is a little older than me?
    Erika Kaplan
    Erika Kaplan
    Matchmaker
    Erika Kaplan is a Dating Coach and Matchmaker for Three Day Rule, an exclusive matchmaking company across fifteen cities in the United States. With over eleven years of experience, Erika specializes in helping singles find quality matches through date coaching and premium matchmaking services. Erika graduated from Penn State with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations. She worked for Rolling Stone, Us Weekly, and Men’s Journal before leaving publishing to pursue her passion for connecting people. Erika has been featured on Lifetime, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and CBS as well as in Thrillist, Elite Daily, Men’s Health, Fast Company, and Refinery29.
    Erika Kaplan
    Matchmaker
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    Lean into your more mature and independent side. Showing people that you're confident and comfortable in your skin is really a big component of this. Also, you have to position yourself in social circles so that you're around people slightly older than you.
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    Is it possible for a 68-year-old woman to have a successful relationship with a 26-year-old man?
    Rakshiah
    Rakshiah
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    Generally, it is very challenging for a 68-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man to have a successful relationship. The significant age gap often means you are at very different life stages, with divergent priorities, energy levels, and social experiences. These differences can make maintaining a healthy, balanced relationship extremely difficult.
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    I am 13 years old and interested in a 10-year-old. Is this an acceptable age difference?
    Rakshiah
    Rakshiah
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    For individuals who are 13 and 10 years old, this age difference is generally considered normal and acceptable. It is important to ensure mutual respect, comfort, and to keep interactions age-appropriate.
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    I am 37 and my girlfriend is 20. We have been dating for a month, and I am wondering if this age difference is generally considered acceptable.
    Rakshiah
    Rakshiah
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    Dating with a 17-year age difference can work, but it really depends on your individual maturity and compatibility. Since you've only been dating for a month, it's wise to take things slow, communicate openly, and ensure you're both aligned on your goals and feelings. While age is just a number, mutual respect and understanding are crucial for a successful relationship.
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    I am 16 years old and have reciprocated feelings for a 13-year-old girl who confessed her love for me. Is this age difference acceptable, or should I reconsider pursuing a relationship?
    Rakshiah
    Rakshiah
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    If you and the other person both have feelings for each other, and you are comfortable with the relationship, a three-year age gap is often not considered a major difference and is quite common. It is a personal decision if both individuals are happy and ready for the relationship.
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    I am 24 and my partner is 20. Is this a concerning age gap, especially since he has only recently left his teenage years?
    Rakshiah
    Rakshiah
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    A four-year age gap is generally not considered significant. You also recently transitioned out of your teenage years, so a substantial contrast in life experience may not be present.
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    I dated a man 10 years younger for 10 years, and he later attempted to re-establish a relationship when I was 69, despite my lack of interest; is there something wrong with me for not wanting to continue it?
    WikiMountainGlider355
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    No, you are not wrong for not wanting to re-establish a relationship. If someone is pressuring you against your will, you have the right to decline and should clearly communicate your boundaries.
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    I am 14 and am interested in a 17-year-old who returns my feelings; how should I approach this situation?
    WikiMountainGlider355
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    You could consider dating her, discuss her feelings further, or maintain contact and potentially pursue the relationship when you are both older.
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    I am 24 years old and my girlfriend is 17; is this an acceptable age difference?
    WikiMountainGlider355
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    You should be aware that a relationship with a 17-year-old when you are 24 could be considered illegal in many places, as 17 is often below the age of consent when there is a significant age disparity. It is important to know the specific laws regarding age of consent in your jurisdiction.
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