I'm really not sure why relationships with an age difference are called May-December romances, but they are and it got me thinking...
I recently read an article in the August issue of Vogue about the author, Leon Bing and her relationship with a younger man. I was captivated by her words, her emotions and her experiences. I was also troubled by the fact that when an older woman dates a younger man, society has to put a label on it. And when celebrities are involved, tabloids love to get in on the action. Is this where our belief system comes from - sensationalized journalism? Why, in 2010, does society still lift an eyebrow at the older woman with the younger man? Part of me says its jealousy. Part of me says its a slow news day. And why are we still judging people? Personally, I've dated older men and younger men and at the end of the day, I just want to be with someone where there is a shared connection. Does it really matter if that person is 2 years older or 20 years younger? I think the ultimate goal is the same for most: to share our lives with someone - to be loved and to love in return. We need to live our lives for ourselves and ignore the judgments and labels of others. And if they are going to put a label on it....they better make it Chanel.