December Love: Does Age Really Matter?
The term “May-December,” which describes a relationship where one person is significantly older than the other, may be outdated, but it’s still a topic people are buzzing about. The phrase suggests that one partner is in the spring of his or her life. And the other? Well, “December” is a more palatable word than “winter” (or “end”). Besides, “May-December” isn’t as relevant today because so many people are living longer, healthier lives. Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher have changed the way we look at these pairings, although, admittedly, our immediate image of a May-December relationship is an older man with a hot young trophy wife. (Think Donald Trump or Michael Douglas.) But is the “average” May-December relationship as socially acceptable as the red carpet version? I think yes. What’s the Attraction? Although these relationships inevitably encounter judgments or criticism, let’s explore what makes them appealing. Younger women may be attracted to older men because the men are more sta
