My greatest victory has been to be able to live with myself, to accept my shortcomings. I'm a long way from the human being I'd liked to be, but I've decided I'm not so bad after all.

Of all the issues couples face, age differences in relationships is one that you really shouldn't worry about. Older or younger — it shouldn't make a big difference and can even be a benefit. Everyone is going to have their own preferences when it…