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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We don’t know what life has in store for us. If they have found love together, good for them. [/quote]

That's my feeling, too. Life is hard. Having a companion you enjoy makes it less hard.

Do you know why your SIL asked for your advice? Is she worried that she's getting too entangled in a relationship she doesn't really want? Or was she just making conversation? I think this 20 year age gap doesn't sound too alarming to me - not even all that noteworthy, actually, now that I think of it. One of my close friends is in a similar relationship - she's in her 40s, he in his 60s - and they have a great life together.

I suppose if she's trying to hedge against being alone in old age she might want to give this some more thoughts. [/quote]

Even that is ridiculous. Suppose she marries some guy who is also 46. There is no guarantee whatsoever that would last another 20 or 30 years. The fact is, she will likely be alone in her old age anyway, so she might as well stick with the guy who makes her happy now for as long as she can.[/quote]

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