Listen "#460 This Old Couger Is Stealing My Son"
Episode Synopsis
In this powerful and emotional episode of The Open Line with Niall, we ask the question: Are age gaps in relationships a real concern—or just social bias?Niall reads a gripping email from a distressed mother whose 19-year-old son—fresh into college—has fallen head over heels for a woman twice his age. Julie, 39 (or so she claims), is divorced with two children and has asked him to move in. The mother suspects manipulation, while her husband believes it’ll “blow over.”Listeners call in live with a wide range of opinions:🔹 A concerned parent who believes the age gap creates an unhealthy power imbalance🔹 A former younger partner who felt lost in an older woman’s world🔹 Someone who’s in a happy relationship with a significant age gap—and says love can work🔹 And a caller who challenges the stigma, urging people not to judge what they don’t understandIs this a case of genuine connection—or something more worrying? Is it love… or control?Tune in for a nuanced, emotional, and thought-provoking conversation that explores family boundaries, maturity, and what happens when love crosses generations.
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