PatientlyWaiting25 · 46-50, F
There was a 20 year gap between my husband and I. These are the things I appreciated most that were directly connected to his age.
1) More experience and wisdom meant that I trusted him to know best, protect me and keep me safe and I respected him more because of that.
2) He had a greater confidence and experience with sex and led me into finding myself and learning what I like
3)He had long since lost that 'excited puppy' stage of making love. Sex lasted a lot longer and he knew what he was doing. He focused on my pleasure and breaking down my boundaries.
4) There was a natural power exchange just because of the age difference and that gave me a lot of fulfilment.
5)He'd already raised a child as a single dad and was settled and dependable when it came to raising our children.
Disadvantages are
1)Sadly his body was more vulnerable than I understood. He died of an unexpected brain hemorrhage and I have been widowed young whilst our children are still fairly young.
2) His fashion sense was sometimes questionable because he didn't particularly care what he looked like if he was comfortable.
3)He was very set in his ways and it was hard to get him to change his mind or change his opinion (although this was also a positive advantage a lot of the time.)
1) More experience and wisdom meant that I trusted him to know best, protect me and keep me safe and I respected him more because of that.
2) He had a greater confidence and experience with sex and led me into finding myself and learning what I like
3)He had long since lost that 'excited puppy' stage of making love. Sex lasted a lot longer and he knew what he was doing. He focused on my pleasure and breaking down my boundaries.
4) There was a natural power exchange just because of the age difference and that gave me a lot of fulfilment.
5)He'd already raised a child as a single dad and was settled and dependable when it came to raising our children.
Disadvantages are
1)Sadly his body was more vulnerable than I understood. He died of an unexpected brain hemorrhage and I have been widowed young whilst our children are still fairly young.
2) His fashion sense was sometimes questionable because he didn't particularly care what he looked like if he was comfortable.
3)He was very set in his ways and it was hard to get him to change his mind or change his opinion (although this was also a positive advantage a lot of the time.)
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PatientlyWaiting25 · 46-50, F
@Old51 he absolutely will be. I know that for sure. ❤
Old51 · 70-79, M
@PatientlyWaiting25 👍do you like to message me.if you like dm me
KatyO83 · 41-45, F
I had a long term relationship with a man 20 years older than me.
He was very comfortable with himself no posturing or posing etc he was exactly who he was.
On flip side he could be inflexible a bit because of that. Not try new stuff.
I also had a bf for a while after him so was 10 years my junior. He could be exhausting like a mad little puppy trying to do everything at once.
Currently I'm in a, relationship with someone only a bit older than me. 🤔
He was very comfortable with himself no posturing or posing etc he was exactly who he was.
On flip side he could be inflexible a bit because of that. Not try new stuff.
I also had a bf for a while after him so was 10 years my junior. He could be exhausting like a mad little puppy trying to do everything at once.
Currently I'm in a, relationship with someone only a bit older than me. 🤔
AngelaR80 · 41-45, F
My husband was 18 years older. He was financially secure when we married (I was just 20)
helenoftroy2000 · 22-25, F
Exciting, different
Old51 · 70-79, M
@helenoftroy2000 how is exciting and different
helenoftroy2000 · 22-25, F
@Old51 hmmmm...
exciting
adjective
ex·cit·ing ik-ˈsī-tiŋ
Synonyms of exciting
: producing excitement
excitingly
ik-ˈsī-tiŋ-lē
adverb
Synonyms
thrilling
exhilarating
stimulating
breathtaking
intriguing
inspiring
interesting
Examples of exciting in a Sentence
An exciting trip to Africa
an exciting account of her adventures
This isn't a very exciting book.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Following the exciting win, CBS reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala asked the star quarterback to define the Chicago Bears' identity.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
The crash is an abrupt end to what was supposed to be an exciting new phase.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
When your young guys are making plays, that’s very exciting.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
The current matchup looks a lot less exciting because the AFC East rivals are a combined 0-6 so far.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Word History
First Known Use
1647, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of exciting was in 1647
See more words from the same year
Rhymes for exciting
alighting
backbiting
bullfighting
daylighting
delighting
firefighting
handwriting
highlighting
igniting
inciting
indicting
infighting
Browse Nearby Words
exciter lamp
exciting
exciting current
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Kids Definition
exciting
adjective
ex·cit·ing ik-ˈsīt-iŋ
: causing excitement
exciting news
excitingly
-iŋ-lē
adverb
More from Merriam-Webster on exciting
ENglish: Translation of exciting for Spanish Speakers
Last Updated: 30 Sep 2025 - Updated example sentences
different
1 of 2
adjective
dif·fer·ent ˈdi-f(ə-)rənt ˈdi-fərnt
Synonyms of different
1
: partly or totally unlike in nature, form, or quality : dissimilar
could hardly be more different
—often followed by from, than, or chiefly British to
small, neat hand, very different from the captain's tottery characters
—R. L. Stevenson
vastly different in size than it was twenty-five years ago
—N. M. Pusey
a very different situation to the … one under which we live
—Sir Winston Churchill
2
: not the same: such as
a
: distinct
different age groups
b
: various
different members of the class
c
: another
switched to a different TV program
3
: unusual, special
she was different and superior
differentness noun
Is it different than or different from?: Usage Guide
Numerous commentators have condemned different than in spite of its use since the 17th century by many of the best-known names in English literature. It is nevertheless standard and is even recommended in many handbooks when followed by a clause, because insisting on from in such instances often produces clumsy or wordy formulations. Different from, the generally safe choice, is more common especially when it is followed by a noun or pronoun.
different
2 of 2
adverb
: differently
Synonyms
Adjective
diverse
distinctive
distinct
other
distinguishable
varied
Choose the Right Synonym for different
different, diverse, divergent, disparate, various mean unlike in kind or character.
different may imply little more than separateness but it may also imply contrast or contrariness.
different foods
diverse implies both distinctness and marked contrast.
such diverse interests as dancing and football
divergent implies movement away from each other and unlikelihood of ultimate meeting or reconciliation.
went on to pursue divergent careers
disparate emphasizes incongruity or incompatibility.
disparate notions of freedom
various stresses the number of sorts or kinds.
tried various methods
Examples of different in a Sentence
Adjective
The two brothers could not have been more different.
We need to try an entirely different approach.
They met with each other on several different occasions.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Adjective
Experts say women who are unsure should talk with their health care provider about their individual breast cancer risk and the potential benefits and drawbacks of different screening methods.
—Dr. Megha Gupta, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Europe requires a different standard for fast charging.
—Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
More generally, the experience has stayed with him as mark of a different Hollywood.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
The reality series premiered its seventh installment in July 2025 — and the family's dynamic was quite different from when they were first introduced on the small screen.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin different-, differens, present participle of differre "to carry in varying directions, delay, differ"
Adverb
derivative of different entry 1
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adverb
1588, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of different was in the 14th century
See more words from the same century
Phrases Containing different
a horse of a different color
different animal
different beast
different drummer
heard a different drummer
in a different league
in a different light
know different/otherwise
march to the beat of a different drummer
put a new/different complexion on
sing a different tune
singing a different song
tell a different story
exciting
adjective
ex·cit·ing ik-ˈsī-tiŋ
Synonyms of exciting
: producing excitement
excitingly
ik-ˈsī-tiŋ-lē
adverb
Synonyms
thrilling
exhilarating
stimulating
breathtaking
intriguing
inspiring
interesting
Examples of exciting in a Sentence
An exciting trip to Africa
an exciting account of her adventures
This isn't a very exciting book.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Following the exciting win, CBS reporter Aditi Kinkhabwala asked the star quarterback to define the Chicago Bears' identity.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025
The crash is an abrupt end to what was supposed to be an exciting new phase.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
When your young guys are making plays, that’s very exciting.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
The current matchup looks a lot less exciting because the AFC East rivals are a combined 0-6 so far.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Word History
First Known Use
1647, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of exciting was in 1647
See more words from the same year
Rhymes for exciting
alighting
backbiting
bullfighting
daylighting
delighting
firefighting
handwriting
highlighting
igniting
inciting
indicting
infighting
Browse Nearby Words
exciter lamp
exciting
exciting current
Cite this Entry
Style
MLA
“Exciting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exciting. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
Copy Citation
Share
Kids Definition
exciting
adjective
ex·cit·ing ik-ˈsīt-iŋ
: causing excitement
exciting news
excitingly
-iŋ-lē
adverb
More from Merriam-Webster on exciting
ENglish: Translation of exciting for Spanish Speakers
Last Updated: 30 Sep 2025 - Updated example sentences
different
1 of 2
adjective
dif·fer·ent ˈdi-f(ə-)rənt ˈdi-fərnt
Synonyms of different
1
: partly or totally unlike in nature, form, or quality : dissimilar
could hardly be more different
—often followed by from, than, or chiefly British to
small, neat hand, very different from the captain's tottery characters
—R. L. Stevenson
vastly different in size than it was twenty-five years ago
—N. M. Pusey
a very different situation to the … one under which we live
—Sir Winston Churchill
2
: not the same: such as
a
: distinct
different age groups
b
: various
different members of the class
c
: another
switched to a different TV program
3
: unusual, special
she was different and superior
differentness noun
Is it different than or different from?: Usage Guide
Numerous commentators have condemned different than in spite of its use since the 17th century by many of the best-known names in English literature. It is nevertheless standard and is even recommended in many handbooks when followed by a clause, because insisting on from in such instances often produces clumsy or wordy formulations. Different from, the generally safe choice, is more common especially when it is followed by a noun or pronoun.
different
2 of 2
adverb
: differently
Synonyms
Adjective
diverse
distinctive
distinct
other
distinguishable
varied
Choose the Right Synonym for different
different, diverse, divergent, disparate, various mean unlike in kind or character.
different may imply little more than separateness but it may also imply contrast or contrariness.
different foods
diverse implies both distinctness and marked contrast.
such diverse interests as dancing and football
divergent implies movement away from each other and unlikelihood of ultimate meeting or reconciliation.
went on to pursue divergent careers
disparate emphasizes incongruity or incompatibility.
disparate notions of freedom
various stresses the number of sorts or kinds.
tried various methods
Examples of different in a Sentence
Adjective
The two brothers could not have been more different.
We need to try an entirely different approach.
They met with each other on several different occasions.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Adjective
Experts say women who are unsure should talk with their health care provider about their individual breast cancer risk and the potential benefits and drawbacks of different screening methods.
—Dr. Megha Gupta, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Europe requires a different standard for fast charging.
—Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
More generally, the experience has stayed with him as mark of a different Hollywood.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
The reality series premiered its seventh installment in July 2025 — and the family's dynamic was quite different from when they were first introduced on the small screen.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin different-, differens, present participle of differre "to carry in varying directions, delay, differ"
Adverb
derivative of different entry 1
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adverb
1588, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of different was in the 14th century
See more words from the same century
Phrases Containing different
a horse of a different color
different animal
different beast
different drummer
heard a different drummer
in a different league
in a different light
know different/otherwise
march to the beat of a different drummer
put a new/different complexion on
sing a different tune
singing a different song
tell a different story
The old train gets to roll on a new slick shiny track.
Eventually it derails somewhere. If the old train has lots of money, then the new track can benefit in the end. Can always toss the old train in the visitor centre and get a replacement.
Eventually it derails somewhere. If the old train has lots of money, then the new track can benefit in the end. Can always toss the old train in the visitor centre and get a replacement.
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