Dear Queenie,
I’m going with a man who is a lot older than I am, almost old enough to be my father. A lot of people we know, including some relatives, have commented to both of us about the age difference.
Queenie, how should we answer them? Are we breaking some kind of social rule?—Not-so-old woman
Dear Woman,
There is no social rule about the comparative ages of a couple who are going together, but a large age difference is uncommon enough to attract comments.
Ignore them, or tell them “He (“she” for your partner) makes me happy.”
