36M dating 25F. Relationship is great but I’m struggling with the age gap mentally

I’m 36 and have been seeing a woman who’s 25 (turning 26). Normally I’ve avoided relationships with bigger age gaps because it always felt uncomfortable to me, but this connection has been surprisingly healthy and natural.
We’ve been together for about 2 months and things are genuinely going great. The issue is more in my head. I keep questioning the age gap and wondering if I’m ignoring future problems.
For people who’ve been in similar relationships:
Is this age gap actually a big deal in real life?
Did issues come up later because of different life stages?
Or does compatibility matter more than the number once both people are mature adults?

Posted Jun 6, 2026, 9:28 PM UTC

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