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Relationships are a beautiful thing, especially when love creates an atmosphere where partners thrive, both individually and as a couple. And sometimes, a person's mental maturity simply matches another person's age. But age is just a number, right?

Common problems faced by couples with a significant age gap

Like in any relationship, those with at least ten years of age difference have a unique set of challenges that could impact their mental health. Here are a few of them. 

1. Blending families and working through approval

Sometimes, an older partner comes with baggage - they might already have children. And in cases where the age gap is about 20 years, you might be as old as their children. So the typical challenge of getting approval from a partner's parents gets doubled because they would want to get the approval of the kids as well, no matter how old (or young) they are.

2. Financial concerns

Naturally, in most cases, relationships with an age gap will have one person who is more financially independent and free than the other. While this is true for any relationship, it is more apparent in those with a significant age difference.

3. Facing stigma and judgment from society

Society and now social media are judgmental spaces to be in, and being in an age-gap relationship will not steer prying eyes away from the couple. If anything, they will only be more attracted to finding out about the pair's situation.

These are only three of the challenges faced by couples with a significant age gap. Yet, they are enough to deal damage to a person's mental health. In 2015, researchers found that couples with a huge age gap were more likely to experience depression than those with the same age. However, it is important to consider that each relationship is unique, and dedication is essential in dealing with mental health issues that stem from having an age gap.