My friend 23 now and her husband of three years is turning the big 40 this year! I have seen them together and they really respect eachother and have fun. They have alot in common and seem rather happy. My question is, could this be true love or is it that maybe she is not giving herself credit so she is going for something easy or maybe he is tired of looking and decided y not stay with something that's working? I personally don't have a problem with this because she is happy, but i only ask because her sisters are having a hard time accepting them and i want to see if other's see it the same way they do.
2006-06-30 17:40:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
If he is kind, loving, and respectful of her and she is the same for him, then it sounds as if they are really happy. The only thing I would questions is that there are things in life she has not experienced that he has already. If he is supportive of her having these experiences I say wish them luck and happieness and tell her sisters to be happy for her instead of being negative.
2006-06-30 17:46:48 · answer #1 · answered by rhymeweaver 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes its very possible, but unlikely to stay that way.. My sister married a man 21 years older then her, at first she was on cloud nine for years, he was a retired marine, had a good job and even built her a house from the ground up.. but as she matured from basically a child into a young adult she started wanting to party and basically be on the go constantly, well he was past that stage in his life and wanted just to stay home except for the occassional outing.. Long story short, she ended up leaving him for his best friend that was 11 years younger then him.. and now their married..
My step mothers first husband was 20 years older then her, she was 20 he was 40.. by the time she was 30 she was nursing a man sick with cancer and did so for the next 10 years and when he passed she had fairly young children left with out a father..
So although yes it can work, for the moment, but the older he gets he's going to slow down, and possibly end up sick, and in her still young age she's going to eventually feel tied down to a man that shes become nurse maid too..
2006-06-30 19:15:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to think there was no problem with this age difference, but I think differently since I was involved in a relationship with the same ages. I do think that such a gap means there are a great many differences in the way people were raised, their expectations, their standards, their values, but if they are happy together and prepared to work out those inherent differences then there is as much chance of success as in any other relationship. I think it just means that some things are going to be harder work, that's all. Plus he may start getting insecure as he ages and she is still young and fresh and all that.
2006-07-01 00:23:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My acquaintances are 30 and would not evaluate courting a guy more desirable than 4 years youthful(26) or 5 years older (35).although, i'm certain there are older women accessible that could evaluate assembly up with you yet be prepared for a slagging off your acquaintances and disapproval out of your moms and dads incredibly in the experience that they are of an similar age to her. She would purely need slightly relaxing no longer a courting, she would both get excitement from showing you the ropes or annoyed with the boys lack of journey, It extremely relies upon on the girl. supply it a pass and be conscious the way you get on, you'll not in any respect comprehend until eventually you try.
2016-11-30 02:04:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best friend of 43 has been married to his 22 year old wife for 3 years now, and they have a beautiful baby girl, and they are one of the happiest couples I've ever seen. Some people put too much emphasis on age. My own grandfather was 50 when he married my grandma at 26, and they were married happily for many years. Love knows no age.
2006-06-30 17:45:22 · answer #5 · answered by net_at_nite 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that the problem with other people cant they stay out of other people relationship dint they have a life of there own i think if this couple is happy then that what god wanted it to be and people should accept it i am twice as old as my girl friend and we love each other a great deal but other people want to split us up but it only make our love stronger
2006-06-30 17:49:55 · answer #6 · answered by little ace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely not. 10 years old will be fine, 17, the gap is too big.
2006-06-30 17:43:37 · answer #7 · answered by 2feEThigh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Age is just a number....Unless of course its illegal, but in this case if she is happy be happy WITH her! Don't judge...society does that enough for us, she doesn't need it from her family and friends as well.
2006-06-30 17:58:34 · answer #8 · answered by slf620 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Age is just a state of mind.
2006-06-30 17:50:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope no big deal. If they are happy with each other that's all that matters.
2006-06-30 17:47:02 · answer #10 · answered by I <3 Leone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋