Big age gaps needn’t stop love!

Michael Douglas (61), Catherine Zeta-Jones (36)

Harrison Ford (64), Calista Flockhart (41)

Brad Pitt (42), Angelina Jolie (31)

Cameron Diaz (34), Justin Timberlake (25)

These super-celebs have something more in common than just blockbuster fame.

With a 25, 23, 11, and 9 year respective age differential, these star couples have an added dimension heaped on the usual relationship difficulties. Each is trying to make love work despite the host of problems that come specifically with a rather large age gap.

Sure, there’s plenty to gain by getting together with someone from a different generation.

Think about it. Everyday you get the chance to be with someone who really has an entirely different perspective than you do. They’re from a different time and era. So naturally they see things differently than you. And adding some of this ‘new other perspective’ to your own way of viewing the world is a definite bonus.

But, yep…there’s a bunch of difficult stuff to deal with too.

Different ages mean the two of you’ll be living through completely different life cycles. This can translate into totally different interests and friends. Maybe you’ll even have to seriously start thinking about health issues (if your partner is older than you) much sooner than you otherwise would have. And if there are children involved from previous marriages – whoa! – you might have your hands full. (Kids often like to wreak havoc on a new wife that’s hardly older than they are).

What’s more? Other people will do their best to make things worse. They’ll stare, gossip…and generally try to make you feel as if you’re some kind of freak.

Forget them. Who cares what other people think anyway!
Focus instead on those who believe in you. True friends will understand the real nature of your love and encourage you.

To get over some of those other difficulties…try taking up a common hobby.

Michael and Catherine golf. Cameron and Justin surf. And Brad and Angelina seem to share a passion for just about any daredevil activity, from motorcycling to flying.

Granted – A common lifestyle (i.e. show biz) probably also helps.

When it’s true love, age really is trivial. Some days might be tough. But don’t be afraid.
Just go for it.

Veronika Cardes

Diary Age, Celebrities, Generation, Kids, Love, Old, Relationships, Seniors, Young

While you might be interested in a match made in heaven, what about your pet? What about their needs?

Because many of us love our pets above all, we need to find a partner that understands Fido or Mittens. And the online dating world is beginning to respond to these needs.

Online dating sites like AnimalAttraction.com and DateMyPet.com are both designed to match like minded pet lovers up for love and pet companionship. They understand that single people with pets need to find someone who they can love, but also match up with in terms of their pet companions.

Because you want your relationship to start with long term expectations, you don’t want to introduce a pet to the situation at the last minute – and realize just how incompatible your living situations are.

That can spell doom to even the most loving relationship.

And it’s not that you prize your pet over love, but they have already been in your life for a long time. You have a strong bond with your dog/cat/horse/etc. and you want to respect that relationship as well.

With these kinds of online dating sites, you can show your pet appreciation and find others that share your feelings.

That is why they call it puppy love, not ‘it’s me or the puppy’ love.

Diary Animals, Compatibility, Love, Pets, Relationships