Marrying a Man 20 Years My Senior: A Life Lesson I Never Expected
At 18, I married Richard, who was 20 years my senior. It seemed like a fairy tale at first; he supported me through college, and his intelligence and care seemed boundless. However, as time passed, the age gap and differing life stages presented challenges I hadn’t anticipated. This is the story of how my seemingly perfect marriage taught me lessons about love, independence, and self-worth that I’ll carry forever.