A 27-year-old woman has revealed the realities of dating a man 22 years her senior, including that he plays dementia prevention games in bed to keep his brain young. Alexandra Cornish, a tattoo artist, met 49-year-old CEO Andrew Chan when he booked a tattoo at her parlour four years ago.
Despite the age gap, the couple are happy without plans to marry or have children, as Andrew has had a vasectomy. However, Alex admits some stereotypes about older partners hold true, such as Andrew paying for most things and her concerns about future medical issues.
“There are a lot of things that run through my mind, which link to one of our viral videos of it being heartbreaking that I'm 27 and he's in bed next to me doing dementia prevention games,” she said. “We make a joke out of it, but the reality is, there are a few concerns.”
Alex’s parents were initially unimpressed that she was dating someone the same age as her mother, but have since grown to love Andrew. The couple face criticism online and from former friends, but Alex says those who matter accept their relationship.
She dismissed the misconception that they have nothing in common, citing shared interests in fitness and travel, and aligned values. “I love him and find him so motivating towards my goals, and that is from the age gap,” she added.
