My brother and I were born 16 years apart. We had different childhoods, but we've realized we have a lot in common.

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Nia Springer-Norris with her brother, Winston, sitting at a restaurant.
Nia Springer-Norris and her brother Winston are 16 years apart in age.

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We asked 4 DINKs how they make new child-free friends

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On left, Bing Gonzalez with her husband and their dog. On right, Sandra Kushnir with her husband and their dog.

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My husband and I were in a throuple with someone 16 years younger. Dating someone with such a big age gap caused issues.

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Julie Royce hugging her husband
The author, right, and her husband, left, entered a throuple together.

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I'm 38, and one of my closest friends is 72. We have more in common than you might think.

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Sarah Klein and her friend Carolyn smiling and looking at the camera.
Sarah Klein met her friend Carolyn while volunteering with FriendshipWorks.

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I was financially dependent on my ex-husband. Post-divorce, I taught myself about money and built a 6-figure business.

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Beth Keeton.

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My fiancé is 17 years older than me, and we met at work. He's planning for retirement, but I'm just starting my career.

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The author, right, is 17 years younger than her partner and has different financial goals.

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