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Burtonish t1_j6n3f20 wrote

Just to give you some honest perspective - me and my husband have the same age gap. He also has exes in another country, some of which he still talks sometimes (which is fine for me). One of them actually hosted him when he lost him home and job. We made the joint decision to pay this particular ex a sum of money we found fit.

Your relationship CAN work. The age gap will make it harder, but not impossible. In our case, day to day, it's not a big deal. Your partner needs to understand that you trail behind him in maturity, and will be doing so for a long time. You are younger, there is no shame in that. Your partner also needs to check all other boxes any partner should - open, honest, communicates with you and makes you a priority. If this sounds like your partner sit him down and ask him to please sever ties with this woman. That's your right.

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bananahammerredoux t1_j6n3ae3 wrote

There’s nothing wrong with what you’re saying here as far as your own perspective goes. But what you’re ignoring is that a middle aged man should not be comfortable with a 20 year old as a partner. When you’re standing on the 45 year old side of it, 20 looks and feels extremely young and inappropriate. Which means you’re dating someone who is totally comfortable with inappropriate situations. Want more proof? Look at what he’s doing with his ex.

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Gosc101 t1_j6n36cs wrote

There are feelings you shouldn't share, but most them you should share with partner. It does not work well with some people. Unfortunately truth is your question has no one answer because answer varies from person to person.

There are people frustrated that their partner does not share their troubles and feelings, because they want to help them and fix issues that will never be fixed unless it is first adressed as being an issue.

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bananahammerredoux t1_j6n2wq5 wrote

You don’t need us to tell you exactly how bad this man’s judgement is. Your last paragraph shows that you know. This isn’t someone with whom you can get into any financial or legal entanglement. If they’re middle aged and exhibiting this level of horrible judgement then you know there’s little to no chance that he’s going to grow or change. You have your whole life ahead of you. Don’t shackle yourself to this dead weight.

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GreenOnionCrusader t1_j6n2trs wrote

10+ years ago, it hadn't really hit a lot of people how insulting it was to do the headdress thing. I remember back in grade school (a lot longer than 10 years ago) how we would make feathered headbands out of construction paper while we were taught about the totally symbiotic relationship between the Native Americans and the pilgrims. We've learned a lot since then. We learn and grow as people and it's unrealistic to think people don't make mistakes, even racial ones.

Maybe bring up couples therapy. It can help define the paths you're on and whether those will be together or apart. Hopefully together.

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