Is a 16 year age difference in a relationship workable(All thoughts and opinions are welcome)?
My wife, who is 16 years younger than me, and I are about to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. Not that the marriage has been free of problems – of course there have been some. But, in spite of those problems it has been very “workable.” I think that the key is mutual respect – but isn’t that true of all marriages? Also, I admit that she is smarter than me in the practical aspects of every day living. She is more level-headed than me and more mature. I react in a knee-jerk way and she thinks things through. We respect each others’ space. We both like some of the same things, e.g. to read, to travel. We both are “neatness freaks” and we both are willing to do what’s necessary to stay as healthy as possible. She is kind, loving and respectful to my family members and I reciprocate with her family. Activities I have chosen for recreation do not exclude her (mountain hiking, sailing, target archery). She is welcome to join me any time and she often does. There is no hierarchy or peck
