Celebrity couples with the biggest age differenceshave long garnered the attention of fans and critics.

However, Hollywood isn’t just older men dating younger women anymore.

But most of us aren’t celebrities.

Couple with age gap sharing smiles

Are age gaps outside of Hollywood all that different?

If age is just a number and love is simply love, should the age difference between partners matter?

In the U.S., women are typically around two years younger than their male partners.

age gap couple kissing

But when we age, that difference becomes mooter.

Still, if you disagree about foundational parts of your relationship, it might not survive.

Communicating your expectations is a must for age gap couples, perBrides.

interracial age gap couple on beach

“And really, that’s just how any relationship becomes successful, in my opinion.”

“But when you think about it, what about when you’re 60 and he’s 80 .

It can seem vain at first glance, but the question is important.

When thinking about your future, consider what it is you really want.

Set boundaries with judgmental loved ones

No one knows your relationship better than you and your partner.

Nonetheless, some friends and family members may take issue with your choice of partner.