According to the couple’s past statements, the generational gap between them has not been source of much division between them. When asked about their compatibility, Van Dyke insisted that her maturity and his “immaturity” helped to balance things out for them (via Parade). Even though their first encounter only lasted a few seconds, she left an impression on him and he hired her on multiple occasions afterward (these were professional instances, as he was still in a relationship until 2009).
Van Dyke claimed that their age gap initially left Silver uncertain as to whether she should reciprocate his feelings, yet as reported in Suggest he eventually convinced her to give it a chance. Silver has since expressed similar happiness with their relationship, stating that Van Dyke is a fun person to be around and was a fortunate pick as her first husband. While claiming him to be very much “young at heart,” she insists that their love is ultimately ageless (via Outsider).
