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Age gaps in relationships - when does it become an issue?
16 minutes Posted Sep 2, 2026 at 2:40 pm.
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It’s been widely reported by the daughter of French First Lady Brigitte Macron, who is 42, has a new boyfriend 20 years younger than her. This follows the pattern of her mother, who is 25 years older than Emmanuel Macron.

It begs the question: do these relationships last? How much of a factor is age, and when does it become an issue?

Joining Seán to discuss is Mairead Loughman, Matchmaker with Love HQ Matchmaking.