1. You never get to bitch about feeling old, because your significant other always wins.
2. Your partner is constantly making references to things that were way before your time, and it’s confusing as hell.
3. They know a lot, and are difficult to argue with because they're usually right.
4. It also means that you basically never win at trivia games.
5. On the flip side, they aren't as up to date on things like your favorite things... Like the latest Beyoncé news.
6. There were people who didn’t take your relationship seriously towards the beginning because of your age gap.
7. You start to act – and more importantly FEEL – older and more mature.
8. Meaning you start worrying about retirement long before anyone else in your age group.
9. Your parents get along better with your significant other than they do with you.
10. They have a ton of crap. Like, we're talking decades of random stuff that you accumulate in life. Which can cause organizational nightmares.
11. You have to hella up your game when it comes to presents.
College aged sweethearts can get away with giving Starbucks gift cards, but committed partners in who are a little older give actual presents. Thoughtful ones too!
12. They have a longer history than you, romantically speaking, which can cause some jealousy.
13. They’re a little stuck in their ways.
14. Servers always bring the bill to your partner at restaurants.
15. And people often assume your significant other brings more money to the table.
16. But honestly, they have their shit together, and it definitely puts a bit of pressure on you to keep your own shit together.
