While this was your experience let’s not paint a pic that all old ‘v’ young relationships end this way! I dated a 30yr old guy when I was 18….. he has been my rock, my best friend. We have been together 17years, and married 7yrs of those, 1 baby, and hoping for another soon.  Yes we have our BS like all relationships, but can’t say we ever had this power imbalance. Anywhoo just a story to show not all hope is lost! Ha :)