I have just started recently seeing this guy hes quite a bit older then me hes 25 and im 18! Do you think this would work or is the age gap too big?
2006-08-02 03:09:09 · 59 answers · asked by Sasha 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
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2006-08-02 03:12:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
I would argue otherwise, that is a bit of an age gap!
I mean depending on life experience a guy/girl thats 25 has either been working a lot longer or graduated college by then. Meaning their level of experience with the world is a lot larger than an 18 year old.
An 18 year old normally is fresh out of the parents home, I mean sure most have done work and even some have moved out completely. But generally they are still used to parents helping them out.
So I believe a maturity level issue is there and I would hate to see some 25 year old whose been around play mind games on some younger 18 year old.
Be careful but hey it can workout if hes a nice guy and you're a bright girl things can go right..
2006-08-02 03:17:14 · answer #2 · answered by QuestionsAnswered 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you're both adults, the age gap is not massive at this point, its all relative if you were 17 and he was 24 then the age gap would be too big, give it a go and see - if it doesn't work it doesn't work. No harm in trying I think its ok for an 18 year old mature girl to go out with an older man (not too much older though) - as this age gap is common in couples - as long as he doesn't have grey hairs while you're still skating then its not a problem - as long as you are making a mature and informed decision.
2006-08-02 03:12:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. I'm 25 and my b/f just turned 34. Like everyone else said it's more the maturity factor of how you guys will handle the relationship not the actual age. My ex was 15 years older then me and we were together for 2 1/2 years. Women are more mature mentally then men so at a 5-8 year "age" gap they are probably on the same page maturity wise (in most cases) Good luck and have fun!
2006-08-02 03:19:13 · answer #4 · answered by ??????????? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The age gap is fine, always remember that age is just a number and that some people are more mature than others regardless of their age.
I used to have a boyfriend with the same age gap and we broke up because he was constantly patronizing me and I felt like a little girl all the time. But then after that I got another boyfriend with the same age gap and it was fine.
Officially, generations are counted in 20 years gap so see, you're even from the same generation, honestly, nothing to worry about!
2006-08-02 03:53:24 · answer #5 · answered by Littlegreydevil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't the age gap in this situation, it is the maturity level of both parties, and the place they are in their lives. At 18, your worry is about getting into and going to college, and getting through a very tough time in your life. 16-22 area is a very hard time in your life because you are just starting to become the adult you'll be for the rest of your life, and "who you are" changes completely and many times during this time. A 25 year old should already be starting the career field they will continue in for their life, and thinking about finding a compatible life partner to settle down with to have a family. You are not a suitable partner because in the next few years, who "you" are may be completely different than right now.
2006-08-02 03:14:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nah, 18/25 is just fine. Your both adults and still very young. You probably share very similar interests too. If you're happy then don't worry about the age gap.
2006-08-02 03:14:35 · answer #7 · answered by xenobyte72 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm a year older than you with a guy of the same age, but if the age doesnt matter to the two of you then i dont see why there should be a problem. you an adult and so is he, i'm sure you are capable of deciphering from right and wrong. the relationship will be fine if you guys are determined to make it work. and with him being that age i'm assuming he is mature so he will treat you like the special woman you are.
2006-08-02 03:42:46 · answer #8 · answered by rascal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
agewise...no
maturity...maybe
you need to see where he is in life...if he is still in the "party stage" which is your age group..then he should match up fine...
you are in that stage which not only is the "party stage" but a transitional stage...18 to 22-23...out of high school into adulthood.
people change alot mentally during this period.
now I'm not saying that you are just a party girl you might be very mature for your age, but if he is not showing any signs of making something for himself yet...he probably isn't a good catch...if he is though then go for it...just remamber that you WILL go through a rapid mental change soon...but that should also be good since he is older
2006-08-02 03:18:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like it in your case since you already have this concern. if it wasn't a problem u wouldn't even think about age difference. anyway i know it can work. when i was 19 i dated 28 year old. got along just fine. and now my husband is 20 years older. none of the problems we have (just like any couple does) are age gap related.
2006-08-02 03:16:07 · answer #10 · answered by D.J. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not too big of an age gap! 18 + 60 is too old of an age difference!
2006-08-02 03:14:32 · answer #11 · answered by liz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋