In a youth-obsessed culture, it’s easy to overlook the benefits of aging and the wisdom that only comes with lived experience.Including people of different generations in your social circle helps enrich our community and improves quality of life for everyone involved.Yet there are many stigmas attached to intergenerational (or “age-gap”) relationships, especially the romantic variety.In this episode, Michael invites psychiatrist Dr. Hector Rodriguez to talk about platonic and romantic intergenerational relationships. This episode covers a variety of topics such as: Benefits of intergenerational relationships to our community and at the individual levelCommon stigmas in romantic relationshipsAgeism in the gay communityFetishizing older/younger menThe unique challenges of romantic intergenerational relationships and how to overcome themJoin us for this episode that is ultimately about connection and community - regardless of age.Today's Guest: Dr. Hector Rodriguezhttps://www.doctorhector.comInstagramToday's HostMichael DiIorio is a certified life and wellness coach specializing in self-confidence, sexuality, and relationships. You can find Michael at www.wellismo.com and follow him on Instagram @wellismo_coach.Today's episode is sponsored by The Silva Ultramind SystemTake the Attachment Style Quiz!Watch this ep on YouTube- Connect with us -Join the private Facebook communityTake our "Building Better Relationships" courseTake our "Healing Your Shame" courseInstagramGayMenGoingDeeper.comPatreon