Dating a younger partner? Here are tips to help your relationship work

Recently, the phenomenon of old men dating much younger women has caught up with us. It now looks like the in thing. But older women are not being left behind either. They are fast catching up.  But what does it date to date a much younger partner? What should one expect?

We have sampled some of the things one should put in mind when dating someone who is much younger than themselves.

You will be the financier

In most cases if you are the older partner, it is expected of you to step up to the bills. This is for obvious reasons like you are more stable than your partner. Of course you have had more time to find your feet and they are probably just starting out. So do not sulk when you end up being the financier. You asked for it, you are getting it.

They have a life, let them be

Dating a younger person can be a little bit tricky because you definitely are not on the same lane of life. Your young partner could still be having the thrill of living life on the fast lane when you are way past that stage. Since this is the life you chose, you should let them enjoy their lives in peace. Having fun is a stage in life and you should let them enjoy it in peace.

Know their motive

Everyone comes to a relationship with an expectation. As the older party in the relationship, take your time to find out what your partner is all about. In most cases, young people go into relationships with older people for purely financial gain. So tread carefully and know what direction you want the relationship to take in the long run.

Be a partner, not a parent

Parenting your partner around will do no good to your relationship. It is okay we understand you are way older but go slow on the parenting role and be more of a partner. That way your partner can see you as a person they can be much freer with.

Most may not approve of your relationship

Such relationships are discussed in hushed tones in the society. It is the 21st century yes, but people still see this kind of relationships as weird. Even family members and close friends may not approve such a relationship but since you chose your partner, you should raise your head high, deal with the critics and protect your relationship.

You will be a mentor

Your young partner will look up to you in many ways. They want to drink from your cup of wisdom hence they will probe you a lot about your past life. If they really like and admire you, they definitely want to turn out just like you. So it is upon you to help them shape their life in the right direction.

You have to be very patient

You definitely see things from different perspectives. Your young partner is probably not as mature as you are and therefore, for them it is a learning process. You have to be patient with them and understand that they are still work in progress.