Age Gap Love Story
Carrie & Alan · Carrie Forrest
Show overview
Age Gap Love Story has been publishing since 2020, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 37 episodes. That works out to roughly 20 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 26 min and 33 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Society & Culture show.
There hasn’t been a new episode in the last ninety days; the most recent episode landed 10 months ago. The busiest year was 2020, with 14 episodes published. Published by Carrie Forrest.
From the publisher
The Age Gap Love Story podcast offers information, support, and community to help make your age gap relationship successful. We are Carrie and Alan, a married couple with a 32 ½ year age difference.
Latest Episodes
View all 37 episodesCelebrating Our Anniversary (Age Gap Married Couple)
About Age Gap Love Story Alan and I talk about our 22-year wedding anniversary including a little walk down memory lane. We show a few of our favorite wedding photos and also talk about some changes ahead. We will also be keeping our videos exclusive to YouTube going forward, so please subscribe! We will not be uploading the audio to the podcast platforms anymore. Age Gap Love Story offers information, support, and community to help make your age gap relationship successful. We are Carrie and Alan, a married couple with a 32 ½ year age difference. We've been together since 1998 and we want to share our experiences navigating the unique challenges of this type of relationship, including issues of family, infertility, health, and more. Join the Age Gap Love Story community! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYdelUUAvJlxNoCJUB2QAtw/ Website: https://www.agegaplovestory.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agegaplovestory Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Age-Gap-Love-Story-102399771548653/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agegaplovestory/ Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g9ukan Contact us: https://www.agegaplovestory.com/contact/
Age Gap Family Approval: What to Do When Your Loved Ones Don't Understand
What happens when your family just doesn't understand your age gap relationship? In this episode, we talk about common concerns, how to respond with confidence, and what to do when approval doesn't come. Whether you're facing judgment or just hoping for more support, this one's for you. About Age Gap Love Story Age Gap Love Story offers information, support, and community to help make your age gap relationship successful. We are Carrie and Alan, a married couple with a 32 ½ year age difference. We've been together since 1998 and we want to share our experiences navigating the unique challenges of this type of relationship, including issues of family, infertility, health, and more. Join the Age Gap Love Story community! Website: https://www.agegaplovestory.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agegaplovestory Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Age-Gap-Love-Story-102399771548653/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agegaplovestory/ Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g9ukan Contact us: https://www.agegaplovestory.com/contact/
Age Gap Relationship Red Flags and Green Flags
Let's talk about red flags and green flags for age gap relationships. Alan and I discuss our personal tips for a solid relationship, plus some basic things to look out for. About Age Gap Love Story Age Gap Love Story offers information, support, and community to help make your age gap relationship successful. We are Carrie and Alan, a married couple with a 32 ½ year age difference. We've been together since 1998 and we want to share our experiences navigating the unique challenges of this type of relationship, including issues of family, infertility, health, and more. Join the Age Gap Love Story community! Website: https://www.agegaplovestory.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agegaplovestory Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Age-Gap-Love-Story-102399771548653/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agegaplovestory/ Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g9ukan Contact us: https://www.agegaplovestory.com/contact/
Ep 41Age Gap Couple Discusses Life Stage Changes for Older Adults
Alan and I discuss some interesting changes in his attitude about life. We also talk about the Socioemotional Selectivity Theory which explains some of his recent shifts in thinking about relationships and how he spends his time. The video that Alan watched that described the theory of aging is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dwV6nfHnTI&t=297s About Age Gap Love Story Age Gap Love Story offers information, support, and community to help make your age gap relationship successful. We are Carrie and Alan, a married couple with a 32 ½ year age difference. We've been together since 1998 and we want to share our experiences navigating the unique challenges of this type of relationship, including issues of family, infertility, health, and more. Join the Age Gap Love Story community! Website: https://www.agegaplovestory.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agegaplovestory Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Age-Gap-Love-Story-102399771548653/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agegaplovestory/ Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g9ukan Contact us: https://www.agegaplovestory.com/contact/
Ep 40The State of Age Gap Relationships in 2023
We hope you enjoy this episode and get some value from it. Alan and I discuss everything from social media to mainstream media and society's current views on age gap relationships. We also discuss some of the most popular topics within our private age gap communities and what we have planned for the rest of 2023...and beyond! Here is the BBC article that Carrie referenced: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220317-age-gaps-the-relationship-taboo-that-wont-die And, be sure to let us know your thoughts about an age gap activity or book!!! About Age Gap Love Story Age Gap Love Story offers information, support, and community to help make your age gap relationship successful. We are Carrie and Alan, a married couple with a 32 ½ year age difference. We've been together since 1998 and we want to share our experiences navigating the unique challenges of this type of relationship, including issues of family, friends, health, and more. Join the Age Gap Love Story community! Website: https://www.agegaplovestory.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agegaplovestory Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Age-Gap-Love-Story-102399771548653/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agegaplovestory/ Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g9ukan Contact us: https://www.agegaplovestory.com/contact/ Disclaimer: We are not medical doctors, medical professionals, therapists, lawyers, or financial advisors. All content found on the Age Gap Love Story website, YouTube Channel, and related social media, including: text, images, videos, or other formats were created solely for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Ep 39Healthy Boundary Setting for Age Gap Couples
The holidays can be such a stressful time for age gap couples! This is because family dynamics and unrealistic expectations can all come to a head. Alan and I have a solution! Healthy boundary setting is the key. We talk all about what this means and how to make the holidays joyful and stress-free. We also discuss some ways to handle mean or rude comments from family using healthy boundaries. About Age Gap Love Story Age Gap Love Story offers information, support, and community to help make your age gap relationship successful. We are Carrie and Alan, a married couple with a 32 ½ year age difference. We've been together since 1998 and we want to share our experiences navigating the unique challenges of this type of relationship, including issues of family, infertility, health, and more. Join the Age Gap Love Story community! Website: https://www.agegaplovestory.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agegaplovestory Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Age-Gap-Love-Story-102399771548653/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agegaplovestory/ Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g9ukan Contact us: https://www.agegaplovestory.com/contact/
Ep 38Tips When Looking for An Age Gap Relationship
We have had a few listeners ask us for tips on finding an older or younger partners. Here are our best tips for finding love. Let us know if you have other questions or topics you'd like us to answer. About Age Gap Love Story Age Gap Love Story offers information, support, and community to help make your age gap relationship successful. We are Carrie and Alan, a married couple with a 32 ½ year age difference. We've been together since 1998 and we want to share our experiences navigating the unique challenges of this type of relationship, including issues of family, finances, health, and more. Join the Age Gap Love Story community! Website: https://www.agegaplovestory.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agegaplovestory Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Age-Gap-Love-Story-102399771548653/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agegaplovestory/ Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g9ukan Contact us: https://www.agegaplovestory.com/contact/
Ep 37Overcoming the Fear of Getting Dumped for a Younger Partner
Today's topic came from our audience. We got a message from an age gap couple with a large age difference. The older partner has a fear that the younger partner will leave him for a younger man. The question is how does the older partner get over worrying that his or her younger partner will leave him for someone his or her own age? We discuss our experience and thoughts and hope that we offered some value on the issue. About Age Gap Love Story Age Gap Love Story offers information, support, and community to help make your age gap relationship successful. We are Carrie and Alan, a married couple with a 32 ½ year age difference. We've been together since 1998 and we want to share our experiences navigating the unique challenges of this type of relationship, including issues of family, finances, health, and more. Join the Age Gap Love Story community! Website: https://www.agegaplovestory.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agegaplovestory Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Age-Gap-Love-Story-102399771548653/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agegaplovestory/ Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g9ukan Contact us: https://www.agegaplovestory.com/contact/
Ep 36Age Gap Couple: We Answer Your Questions!
We are back! We catch you up on Alan's recent medical procedure, plus answer all of your questions from Instagram. Alan answered most of them: - Fave part of being with older man/younger woman - Worst part Fave part of being with older man/younger woman - Worst part about being with older man - How to deal with unsupportive family/friends - Advice for new age gap couples - What do you say to inappropriate comments, like "is that your dad" - Recommended reading for age gap couples - Am I concerned about losing my partner? - What changes to anticipate in regards to love life? - Tips for working through conflicts/disagreements? - Afraid because of big age difference? - How to deal with the ex-wife who thinks I "stole" him? - How do you deal with him being "set in his ways" - How do you deal with b-friend who doesn't want more children? - How have you deal with the aging part of things like memory issues, health issues, etc. About Age Gap Love Story Age Gap Love Story offers information, support, and community to help make your age gap relationship successful. We are Carrie and Alan, a married couple with a 32 ½ year age difference. We've been together since 1998 and we want to share our experiences navigating the unique challenges of this type of relationship, including issues of family, infertility, health, and more. Join the Age Gap Love Story community! Website: https://www.agegaplovestory.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agegaplovestory Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Age-Gap-Love-Story-102399771548653/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agegaplovestory/ Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g9ukan Contact us: https://www.agegaplovestory.com/contact/
Ep 35Pros and Cons of Marriage for Age Gap Couples
Welcome back to Age Gap Love Story! In this episode, we talk about the benefits of marriage for age gap couples, along with some input on when marriage probably isn't appropriate. We also discuss our thoughts on marriage after just recently celebrating our 19th wedding anniversary. Enjoy the episode! About Age Gap Love Story Age Gap Love Story offers information, support, and community to help make your age gap relationship successful. We are Carrie and Alan, a married couple with a 32 ½ year age difference. We've been together since 1998 and we want to share our experiences navigating the unique challenges of this type of relationship, including issues of family, friends, health, and more. Join the Age Gap Love Story community! Website: https://www.agegaplovestory.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agegaplovestory Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Age-Gap-Love-Story-102399771548653/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agegaplovestory/ Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g9ukan Contact us: https://www.agegaplovestory.com/contact/ Disclaimer: We are not medical doctors, medical professionals, therapists, lawyers, or financial advisors. All content found on the Age Gap Love Story website, YouTube Channel, podcast, and related social media, including: text, images, videos, or other formats were created solely for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Ep 34How to Make Friends When You're in an Age Gap Relationship
When you're young or in school, it can be really easy to make new friends. After all, you're surrounded by people! But, once you hit adulthood, it can be harder to make new friends. And, being in an age gap relationship can make it harder as some people are put off by the unconventionality of age gap relationships. This episode includes tips based on our experience. About Age Gap Love Story Age Gap Love Story offers information, support, and community to help make your age gap relationship successful. We are Carrie and Alan, a married couple with a 32 ½ year age difference. We've been together since 1998 and we want to share our experiences navigating the unique challenges of this type of relationship, including issues of family, friends, health, and more. Join the Age Gap Love Story community! Website: https://www.agegaplovestory.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agegaplovestory Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Age-Gap-Love-Story-102399771548653/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agegaplovestory/ Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g9ukan Contact us: https://www.agegaplovestory.com/contact/
Ep 33What's Important in our Age Gap Relationship (24 Years Together)
In today's episode, we talk about the things that were and are important to our relationship. We talk about how some things have changed over the years that we've been together. We hope that today's video helps people who are new to their age gap relationship and people who've been together a long time. Either way, let us know if you liked the video! About Age Gap Love Story Age Gap Love Story offers information, support, and community to help make your age gap relationship successful. We are Carrie and Alan, a married couple with a 32 ½ year age difference. We've been together since 1998 and we want to share our experiences navigating the unique challenges of this type of relationship, including issues of family, friends, health, and more. Join the Age Gap Love Story community! Website: https://www.agegaplovestory.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agegaplovestory Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Age-Gap-Love-Story-102399771548653/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agegaplovestory/ Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g9ukan Contact us: https://www.agegaplovestory.com/contact/
Ep 32Where Have We Been? Our Life Updates & Plans for Age Gap Love Story
We have been absent for awhile from creating content. Here's our life update and some of our plans for the future of Age Gap Love Story. Resources: To submit a question for us to answer on camera (we will not share your name), plus email us using the contact form on our website: https://www.agegaplovestory.com/contact/ Clean Eating Kitchen website (Carrie's food blog) for healthy recipes and health articles: https://www.cleaneatingkitchen.com About Age Gap Love Story Age Gap Love Story offers information, support, and community to help make your age gap relationship successful. We are Carrie and Alan, a married couple with a 32 ½ year age difference. We've been together since 1998 and we want to share our experiences navigating the unique challenges of this type of relationship, including issues of family, infertility, health, and more. Join the Age Gap Love Story community! Website: https://www.agegaplovestory.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agegaplovestory Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Age-Gap-Love-Story-102399771548653/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agegaplovestory/ Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g9ukan Contact us: https://www.agegaplovestory.com/contact/
Ep 24Ep #24: How to Manage Life Stage Differences in Age Gap Relationships
In this article, video, and podcast episode, Alan and I discuss our experience managing our differences in life stages, plus what we have learned over the years. About Age Gap Love Story Age Gap Love Story offers information, support, and community to help make your age gap relationship successful. We are Carrie and Alan, a married couple with a 32 ½ year age difference. We've been together since 1998 and we want to share our experiences navigating the unique challenges of this type of relationship, including issues of family, infertility, health, and more. Join the Age Gap Love Story community! Website: https://www.agegaplovestory.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agegaplovestory Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Age-Gap-Love-Story-102399771548653/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agegaplovestory/ Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g9ukan Contact us: https://www.agegaplovestory.com/contact/
Ep 23Ep 23: Our Age Gap Proposal & Wedding Love Story
In this article, video, and podcast episode, Alan and Carrie share the story of their engagement and wedding. Alan and Carrie are the creators of Age Gap Love Story, are dedicated to helping normalize relationships with large age differences and helping to bring a sense of community to people who are in age gap relationships. About Age Gap Love Story Age Gap Love Story offers information, support, and community to help make your age gap relationship successful. We are Carrie and Alan, a married couple with a 32 ½ year age difference. We've been together since 1998 and we want to share our experiences navigating the unique challenges of this type of relationship, including issues of family, infertility, health, and more. Join the Age Gap Love Story community! Website: https://www.agegaplovestory.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agegaplovestory Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Age-Gap-Love-Story-102399771548653/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agegaplovestory/ Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g9ukan Contact us: https://www.agegaplovestory.com/contact/
Ep 22Ep #22: Keeping the Romance Alive in Age Gap Relationships
Today's episode is a result of several people asking us about how we keep the romance alive, even after being together so long. We have some tips we want to share today. Resources from this episode: What Are the Benefits of Hugging? https://www.healthline.com/health/hugging-benefits The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman https://amzn.to/31DekEK About Age Gap Love Story Age Gap Love Story offers information, support, and community to help make your age gap relationship successful. We are Carrie and Alan, a married couple with a 32 ½ year age difference. We've been together since 1998 and we want to share our experiences navigating the unique challenges of this type of relationship, including issues of family, aging, health, and more. Join the Age Gap Love Story community! Website: https://www.agegaplovestory.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agegaplovestory Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Age-Gap-Love-Story-102399771548653/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agegaplovestory/ Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g9ukan Contact us: https://www.agegaplovestory.com/contact/
Ep 21#21: What I've Learned: Advice From an Older Man Married to a Younger Woman
Alan and Carrie are an age gap couple with a 32 ½ year age difference who have been together since 1998. In this new video and podcast episode, Alan compiled his tips for making our age gap relationship successful. We hope you enjoy the video and please let us know what you think in the comments. We would also love to know what you've learned about making your partnership work despite a large age difference. About Age Gap Love Story Age Gap Love Story offers information, support, and community to help make your age gap relationship successful. We are Carrie and Alan, a married couple with a 32 ½ year age difference. We've been together since 1998 and we want to share our experiences navigating the unique challenges of this type of relationship, including issues of family, infertility, health, and more. Join the Age Gap Love Story community! Website: https://www.agegaplovestory.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agegaplovestory Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Age-Gap-Love-Story-102399771548653/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agegaplovestory/ Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g9ukan Contact us: https://www.agegaplovestory.com/contact/
Ep 20#20: Four Age Gap Stereotypes (& How to Avoid Them)
There are some persistent stereotypes about age gap relationships and people who are in them. We want to dispel some of the myths and share tips on how to avoid being stereotyped. About Age Gap Love Story Age Gap Love Story offers information, support, and community to help make your age gap relationship successful. We are Carrie and Alan, a married couple with a 32 ½ year age difference. We've been together since 1998 and we want to share our experiences navigating the unique challenges of this type of relationship, including issues of family, infertility, health, and more. Join the Age Gap Love Story community! Website: https://www.agegaplovestory.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agegaplovestory Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Age-Gap-Love-Story-102399771548653/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agegaplovestory/ Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g9ukan Contact us: https://www.agegaplovestory.com/contact/
Ep 19Ep 19: Managing Fear Around Losing Your Older Partner
In today's episode, Alan and I are talking about how I worked through my fear of losing him, including what we've done to plan for the inevitable. We go through several tips for managing this type of anxiety, sometimes known as death anxiety. This topic was bought to us by one of our Instagram followers, and it reminded me (Carrie) of how much I worried about losing Alan after we first got married. Turns out, the fear of losing someone you love is not that uncommon. We hope these tips help you too! And, please do seek help if you are experiencing chronic anxiety or panic attacks. About Age Gap Love Story Age Gap Love Story offers information, support, and community to help make your age gap relationship successful. We are Carrie and Alan, a married couple with a 32 ½ year age difference. We've been together since 1998 and we want to share our experiences navigating the unique challenges of this type of relationship, including issues of family, infertility, health, and more. Join the Age Gap Love Story community! Website: https://www.agegaplovestory.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agegaplovestory Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Age-Gap-Love-Story-102399771548653/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agegaplovestory/ Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g9ukan Contact us: https://www.agegaplovestory.com/contact/
Ep 18Ep 18: Alan Gets the COVID Vaccine
In this new video, Alan and I discuss the experience of making an appointment for him to get the COVID vaccine, plus a review of what it was like and the side effects he experienced. We appreciate everyone's choice to have or not have the vaccine, but we also believe in science and risk management. About Age Gap Love Story Age Gap Love Story offers information, support, and community to help make your age gap relationship successful. We are Carrie and Alan, a married couple with a 32 ½ year age difference. We've been together since 1998 and we want to share our experiences navigating the unique challenges of this type of relationship, including issues of family, infertility, health, and more. Join the Age Gap Love Story community! Website: https://www.agegaplovestory.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agegaplovestory Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Age-Gap-Love-Story-102399771548653/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/agegaplovestory/ Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g9ukan Contact us: https://www.agegaplovestory.com/contact/