Age Gaps & When You Just Don't "Feel The Connection" With Your Kid
Mar 4, 2024
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Exploring age gaps in relationships with a focus on perceptions and gender dynamics. Discussion on Bradley Cooper's experience of not feeling a connection with his baby at first. Exciting news about the launch of a YouTube channel. Personal anecdotes about pets and life events shared by the hosts.
Societal norms and double standards impact perceptions of age gap relationships.
Success in relationships depends on maturity, life stages, and mutual understanding.
Variations in comfort with age gaps highlight individual experiences and perspectives.
Deep dives
Kristin Cavallari Criticized for Dating Younger Man
Kristin Cavallari is facing criticism for dating a 24-year-old man, which has sparked a debate on age gaps in relationships. Despite being 13 years older and having three kids, people have slammed her for being a 'cradle snatcher.' The controversy raises questions about societal norms regarding age differences and the double standards applied to men and women in relationships.
Personal Stories on Age Gap Relationships
Personal anecdotes highlighted the challenges and perceptions surrounding age gap relationships. The conversation delved into experiences of dating younger partners and societal expectations around age preferences in relationships. The discussion emphasized the importance of maturity, life stages, and mutual understanding in determining the success of relationships.
Survey Results and Age Perception
A survey conducted suggested that 52% of respondents were comfortable with age gaps in relationships as long as there was no power imbalance. However, 48% expressed concerns about age differences, especially when the gap was between 10 to 20 years. The results reflected varying perceptions on age gaps based on individual experiences and stages of life.
Age Gap Relationships and Society's Perceptions
Age gaps in relationships can be a point of contention as society often dictates norms around age disparities. The podcast highlights examples of public figures like Courtney Cox and Kim Kardashian being in age gap relationships. It challenges societal expectations by showcasing these relationships and questioning the importance placed on age differences.
Fatherhood and Emotional Bonds with Children
The episode delves into Bradley Cooper's candid discussion about his experience as a father, specifically about his initial lack of an overwhelming bond with his daughter in her first year. This honesty sparks conversations about the societal pressure on parents to feel an instant and profound connection with their children. Cooper's journey of gradually falling in love with his daughter over time is explored, emphasizing the realistic and evolving nature of parental relationships.
Last week we accidentally breadcrumbed something but we are so excited to tell you that we now have a youtube channel!!! You can watch our episodes HERE! Please note that for our hard of hearing or deaf friends, you are able to turn on captions in your settings.
Lots happening in our personal lives with pets this week - Britt got into a brawl because Delilah apparently likes digging holes & Laura is adopting a cat.
When it comes to age gaps, how much is too much and do gender dynamics matter? We speak about KristinCavallari's (37) new boyfriend Mark Estes (24), and why the world seems to be up in arms about their relationship. We unpack the general perceptions of age gaps and our own experiences dating 'up' or 'down' age ranges.
Bradley Cooper has spoken out on a podcast saying that when his daughter was initially born, he did not feel a connection with her & it took him months to 'love' her. As outrageous as it might be to hear it, how common is this experience? We speak about how very common this seems to be for both mums and dads with their babies and why this seems to be the case.