Do you think age makes a difference in a relationship?

Question

I am involved with a much older man and have been for several years...he has grown children and has been married twice. He brings up the age issue from time to time but its never bothered me before. Has anyone ever broken off a relationship due to age? Do you think that the saying "Age is just a number" is true? Isn't it more about compatibility and feelings than anything else?

Answer 1

Age is more than a number. Older men have already done most things that you may think is fun to do. You may convince yourself that your not really into those things anyway, but one day you are going to look up and be disappointed about the things you wish you would have done. Older men seem more attractive because they are so much more stable as far as housing, job, credit and everything else but believe me you are the one who will sacrifice everything. Older men can suck the youth right out from under you. Good Luck

Answer 2

Yes, but it was the opposite. I feel compatability and feelings are number one, but so much personality growth happens and longings for things an older lover couldn't give you make a real difference. In the end, it's up to the two of you.

Answer 3

your right. people now-a-days implant thots into others mind that say it's wrong to do this...it's morally wrong to do that. Before government and everything there was humans. Do you really think that way back before that that humans cared about im 20 and she's 35? no they didn't. It's all the power of voice. Debate. People love it..I know I do. And as long as there are discrepencies on this, people will never agree as to what is morally right. I believe love doesn't have an age limit. People have the age limit.

Answer 4

I think it's a maturity level vs. age. I have dated guys who were older than I was but wasn't as mature or at the same level I was at in life.

I've also dated guys that were younger but very successful for their young age.

So yes I have broke it off because we were not at the same level in life. I am 28 years old I own my own house, a single mother and very successful career. It's hard to find a man that is at that level now matter how old he is

Answer 5

it truly is about compatibility. however maturity plays a BIG role as well. and most of the time ur age is a direct reflection of how mature u really r. dont get me wrong, ive met some young people that were really mature but it doesnt happen that often. so to ans ur question... yes and no it just depends on the people.

Answer 6

I think that there's a limit...a 50 year difference is just ridiculus. He's (I say "he" because a woman over 50 most likely can't have kids anymore...not talking about your Boyfriend or whatever he is to you) going to die before your kids are out of college...maybe sooner depending on his health. Now if it's just sex then whatever, I love older women...not that old but 30's and sometimes 40's (they're more "clever" then my fellow 21 year olds)

Answer 7

i think that age sort of does play a role in a healthy relationship ! like u don't wanna be 18 and in love w/ a 80 yr. old guy...as long as the distance between ur ages isn't too too much !

Answer 8

Age should not be an issue as long as both parties are at least 21 years old. If you are both at least 21 or over, then u are both consenting adults and what you choose to do is your own business.

Answer 9

Ok, I put this question to the floor. We all agree that if the age gap is more than ten years then it is too much. Your life expectations are too different.

Answer 10

i think that if you love each other, and you really like to spend time with him, then age is not an issue.but if you are with him just to get some than age is definitely an issue.