Whoa, that thread was a ride !
I'm 33, my boyfriend (and soon-to-be husband) is 52. We've met 13 years ago and we're a happy couple since then.
I didn't think much of the age gap when we first met. I just thought he was hot, funny and intelligent. Also I was 20, I was horny af.
He had spent 15 years in an abusive relationship and it was recently over. He just wanted to meet new people and try new stuff.
We clicked quite quickly and it has been nothing but happiness since then. He has the maturity and rigor I need and I bring new things to the table. I truly think my life would have changed for the worst if I hadn't met him.
Now, a 19 years age gap... A lot of people are telling me to worry about the future and I know that. I know I'll probably wake up one day, in 30, 40 years, and he'll be dead next to me. Knowing myself, I'll never be in another relationship ever again and I'll probably die alone, eaten by my cats. I know the end of my life won't be as easy as it is know, and the thought of living without him brings so much suffering. But you know what ? We decided to live for today. If I can have 30 years of hapiness, that will be worth it.