The advantage and benefits of dating an older man are very few, and most fathers would have a hard time if their daughters begin to go out with older men.

To be fair, there are couples who have successfully lived together despite age gap.

Three Cs: Here are some of the tips to make your marriage work:

1. Communicate: This is the number one game-changer in all relationships and applies particularly well to older men. Despite all differences, it is the willingness to communicate that keeps the flame burning bright. Talk to him, listen to him, share ideas. Talk about things you like and dislike. Talk about your future plans. That's one good thing about marrying an older man - he listens better than a young man. Read a lot so that you can discuss politics, entertainment and sports. Yes, that's my next point.

2. Common interests: You must develop interest to watch sport with him, if that's what he likes. I know it's a stereotype that men like sports. Most do. But whatever it is that he likes, develop an interest. Also, get him interested in doing things you love to do. Doing things together improves communication - my previous point. But my next point is going to contradict with this.

3. Comfortable space: Yes, you should find things to do together. But also give space so that each of you could do things on your own that the other doesn't like. There's no point trying to force your man to go shopping with you, for example. Let him catch up with a buddy over a beer while you go and spend his money. You will need to find a good balance between doing things together.

The advantage and benefits of dating an older man are very few, and most fathers would have a hard time if their daughters begin to go out with older men.

To be fair, there are couples who have successfully lived together despite age gap.

Three Cs: Here are some of the tips to make your marriage work:

1. Communicate: This is the number one game-changer in all relationships and applies particularly well to older men. Despite all differences, it is the willingness to communicate that keeps the flame burning bright. Talk to him, listen to him, share ideas. Talk about things you like and dislike. Talk about your future plans. That's one good thing about marrying an older man - he listens better than a young man. Read a lot so that you can discuss politics, entertainment and sports. Yes, that's my next point.

2. Common interests: You must develop interest to watch sport with him, if that's what he likes. I know it's a stereotype that men like sports. Most do. But whatever it is that he likes, develop an interest. Also, get him interested in doing things you love to do. Doing things together improves communication - my previous point. But my next point is going to contradict with this.

3. Comfortable space: Yes, you should find things to do together. But also give space so that each of you could do things on your own that the other doesn't like. There's no point trying to force your man to go shopping with you, for example. Let him catch up with a buddy over a beer while you go and spend his money. You will need to find a good balance between doing things together.