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What does it mean?
Raises a concern about age difference in a romantic or social context.
In plain terms
Asking about the age gap.
What can you take from it?
Address obvious barriers directly.

Where it applies

  • dating
  • casting
  • social dynamics

Putting it to work

  • negotiation
  • dialogue
  • planning

Questions to consider

  • How important is age in relationships?
  • What other differences exist?

Another view

Age gaps may still matter to others.

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