He expresses concern regarding a twenty-year age gap in a relationship.

“what's the difference 20 years come on Mike that's too much like bro I've never seen such thing in my life”

Dr. Phil McGraw does not believe that the relationship between Ryan and Angela is a good idea.

“Frankly, if you said Dr. Phil, do you think this is a good bet for us? My answer is no. No. No. I do not think it is a good idea for you to do this.”

Angela Altese believes that age is merely a state of mind rather than a fixed numerical constraint in a romantic relationship.

“I never got a guy to what you're supposed to act like at 40. So I think age is a state of mind.”

Donovan believes that Ryan's relationship with a woman 16 years his senior is a significant mistake.

“I think Ryan and Angela's relationship is a mistake.”

Age-gap relationships are generally functional and not insurmountable provided both partners are attracted to each other and consenting adults.

“If you're attracted and you're both willing then I don't see that as a problem that's any more insurmountable than personality differences or the other idiosyncrasies that couples have to contend with.”

Age-gap relationships are generally better when the younger person maintains an even playing field by being in control of their own destiny.

“It should feel like the younger person has control. Not full control. Not like they're driving the ship necessarily, but there's an even playing field. If there's not, if it's just like this is my child's bride or husband, it doesn't feel right. It feels icky.”

Josh believes that his romantic relationship with a 17-year-old is acceptable and should not be judged by their age difference.

“Cheyenne and I are very in love we have a lot in common we like Hunting Fishing going to the mall we have the same favorite color we just love tacos Cheyenne is very beautiful very smart talented she's an honor student and and I'm very proud of her”

Jean believes that an adult man dating her 17-year-old daughter is an inappropriate and harmful relationship.

“I consider Josh a pedophile whenever I introduce Josh I will say this is my daughter Cheyenne and this is her 28-year-old pedophile boyfriend”