MYNIPPON

While I mostly respond to problems from my readers, occasionally my fans simply write to share a beautiful, romantic love story and this story is one of them: a mature woman married to a much younger man and so happy with everything.

“Thank you for your article about cougars happy with their younger husbands. I wholeheartedly agree with you — it’s not about age, it’s about compatibility. I’m married to my soul-mate, who happens to be 11 years younger than me. He’s my dream man in every way, shape, and form, except I would have never guessed he’d be so young. Five years, a marriage, and a son later, our relationship still grows stronger, which is amazing since it started so well. My previous boyfriend was 7 years older, so I don’t think I’m an immature woman. I have no interest in mothering anybody, except my son. I am shocked by the stereotypes of couples in large-age-difference relationships — the other article I read was filled with awful bullet points telling me how I must be because I’m so much older than my husband. In the end, my husband and I are equals and in the relationship everyone is hoping to find. Sorry to sound like a sappy Hallmark card, but this is my life. Yes, it’s all about compatibility. I hope my son will also find his soulmate, but I realize that’s an awfully high bar. Thanks again for your refreshingly honest article. BTW, I don’t even believe in a soul, but I HAVE TO believe in a soul mate.”