Age differences in dating

Dating someone significantly younger than you? Here's tip No. 1: Refrain from all sentences that begin, "When I was hooking up in college, you were just learning to crawl."

Easy enough, right?

This YourTango piece, which asks if a 25-year age difference can work in dating, has attracted online discussion. The essay's conclusion:

If you're in a May-December relationship or contemplating one, just remember that, like any relationship, it takes compromise and compassion to make it work.

I don't discriminate too much when it comes to age differences and relationships. Truth is, many couples have the same ages on paper but seem decades apart when it comes to maturity levels.

However, I think there's a difference between dating someone older and pursuing a long-term relationship with someone older. In the latter scenario, you're more likely to discuss things like someone's willingness to marry (or remarry) and have children.

Thoughts?