I have never dated a man who was significantly older than I am, but I have had family members and friends who have. A few of those relationships ended badly. Either the men died prematurely or they became ill and required 24 hour care. Perhaps this is not the typical outcome, but both parties should be cognizant of all possibilities. That is true for relationships though, some may end badly or abruptly, but others flourish. It's the chance you take for love...