Yet, despite these prominent cases, May-December romances (also known as age-gap relationships, or AGRs) are in fact still relatively uncommon. According to an analysis of the most recent United States census data available, only 8.5% of married couples are in AGRs, with just 1.3% of these involving an older woman.

Are May December relationships successful?

A May-December romance is a term for a romantic relationship between two people with a considerable age difference. Experts believe that if you put the work in from the beginning, however, it might actually make for a happier and healthier relationship than many couples with no age gap.

What does a May to December romance mean?

A May–December romance is an age-old term for an amorous relationship between two people with a considerable age difference. The months symbolize the seasons, with spring representing youth and winter representing old age.