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age gap and emotional burnoutRelationship with younger partner
#RI-6a6b036c·7 months ago·
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Dating a 22-year-old guy, 13 years younger

Dating a much younger guy has caused emotional burnout and exhaustion.

What I wish I knew
"How to set boundaries in a relationship with a significant age gap"
If I could tell you one thing
"Be cautious of relationships with large age gaps, as they can lead to power imbalances."
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The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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