For years, heterosexual relationships have followed an all too familiar order. The man in the dynamic was always older, had more money and, sometimes, played the role of the protector and provider in a relationship. The woman was often younger and had fewer resources to her name. For this reason, she was often dependent on the man and played the role of the 'accommodating nurturer.'

While we’re yet to completely throw out this outdated version of the script, an emergent script is slowly but surely creating ripples. Women are choosing partners who are younger than themselves, bringing in the “reverse-age-gap” trend. What was once considered unconventional, and was dismissed as taboo, is now gaining cultural legitimacy, reflecting a massive shift in how we understand love, gender and powe

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