The author, not pictured, was in an age-gap relationship.Simonkr/Getty ImagesI was struggling to land a job in my desired industry until I met a man 20 years older than me.He helped me land a job in production, jumpstarting my career.Three months later, we started dating, and he helped me open up emotionally.A few weeks after blowing out my 25th birthday candles, I started working at an organic grocery store.