I am 32 and he is 49.
2006-08-06 17:01:49 · 25 answers · asked by heather a 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
No big deal - you're old enough to know what you want out of a relationship and the company you enjoy, so if there is no problems in your relationship, why should something as insignificant as age matter
2006-08-06 17:05:51 · answer #1 · answered by LadyRebecca 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've heard a rule: divide his age by half and add seven. so ~25+7 you're in good shape. just realize that when you and he have birthdays, he'll be looking for someone younger. sorry, men are pigs.
look at it this way. if you were 49 and saw a 49 year old guy with a woman your age, what would you think? if you think you'd be fine with it, okay. if you'd think, "something must be wrong with him, why can't he get a woman closer to his age?" then proceed with caution. the man might have issues in his past that make him emotionally immature, or he might be just out for a fling with a cute young lady such as yourself.
2006-08-07 00:09:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you enjoy being with him? Do you ever think you could "do better"? Are you thinking you might be with him long term and/or eventually marry him? What is the alternative?
If you like being with him, do it. If you think there's someone else out there that'd be a better match for you, go in that direction. If you think it might last, my only question for you would be are you prepared to deal with that age difference as you get older. When he's 70 you'll be 53. When you're 65, he'll be 82. You'll most definitely outlive him.
2006-08-07 00:09:01 · answer #3 · answered by mayorofsteveville2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if thats what you want then go ahead but i dont understand how you can have something in common with someone thats 17yrs older than you. I would say 5 or 6 yrs is the limit. My bf is only a year older than me, cause i dont want nobody to old for me cause to me thats just wrong, anyways good luck
2006-08-07 00:09:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing is wrong with this the problem i see is that you may not have things in common such as things that you have experienced in life for example i dated someone just 5 years older than me and we were so different in that we had been through different things and could not relate to each other because of our age differences but if you can work this out with the two of you and maybe you are not experiencing this then it could work
2006-08-07 00:17:43 · answer #5 · answered by i love my dog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I enjoyed my 3 year relationship with a woman 15 years my senior when I was in my late 30s.
Enjoy!
2006-08-07 00:08:02 · answer #6 · answered by Dennis Fargo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in a similar relationship and it was wonderful. I think the key is how much you enjoy being together, your ability to relate, openly discuss things, etc. My biggest regret was that I did let the age difference get in the way, I still dream of her. Follow your heart, and things will work out well.
2006-08-07 00:06:56 · answer #7 · answered by Jim G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing wrong with that.... but think about things down the line. Will the love be strong enough to take care of him when you are 62 and he is 79?
2006-08-07 00:10:36 · answer #8 · answered by Couple of Cents 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, in my opinion, love does not discriminate age. If you really love him then it doesn't matter. You might want to talk to people who know your boyfriend like your parents or a close friend. Usually they are the people who can give you this answer. Good luck with your relationship.
2006-08-07 00:08:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is obviously not the best thing. He'll be getting old age security and you'll still be at your prime. Ten years older at the max.
2006-08-07 08:28:30 · answer #10 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋