3 Things to Know Before Entering an Age-Gap Relationship
Psychology Today | 04.11.2026 16:47
Age-gap relationships are by no means a new phenomenon, but they are something that modern society still struggles to make sense of—often denigrated and dismissed as a fleeting “phase.” Prejudicial terms such as “gold digger,” “cougar,” and “manther” are used to describe some of the forms age-differentiated relationships can take, with the burden of shame shouldered primarily by women.