I know that a lot of people are going to say, ‘yuck. The age difference.’ All I’m gonna personally say, however, is ‘way to go Fred!’
The age difference is not a big deal with an older man/younger woman combo. Also, she isn’t 20 or anything, so the spread isn’t all that big.
The age difference would bother me only if she were under 30... After that I don’t see it as an issue frankly. Women under 30 (I have found) who date and marry much older men have some sort of ‘daddy’ complex. By 30 most have enough life experience and independence to bond on a different level. Especially regarding Thompson’s wife — her career shows she is independent, so it’s not much of a concern to me personally. I’m glad they found each other and appear to be happy...