i have this friend whos 18 and this guy whos 36...ok, wha if they began to date; as boyfriend and girlfriend...is this bad? or is it ok for them to date? what do u think? as for the parents, what would they think? should she go ahead and do what she feels is ok, aor just u know, not? would i be a good friend if i interveened in a way where i tell her to give the whole thing a try
2006-09-13 18:25:24 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
most of u guys r really helpful...other/s, well, thats a different story....
2006-09-13 18:29:36 · update #1
The person above is NOT chetco, but a rude clone..Please note his level.
2006-09-13 18:29:43 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If two people really love each other, then age difference doesn't matter, BUT when the age difference is this big, I personally don't think it's a good idea to get into it.
First of all, people change a lot between the age of 18 and their mid-20's. This girl may not feel the same way about this guy in a few years.
Then there's the problem of children. By the time the girl is old enough to want to start a family, her partner may be nearing retirement and may not want to agree. If he does agree, he may die and leave her trying to bring up the kids on her own.
2006-09-13 18:31:39 · answer #2 · answered by Kylie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before everything, you may not help who you want or fall in love with. If the relationship is there and also you come across happiness then it really is all that concerns. on the different hand, that vast of an age distinction will reason complications. the biggest difficulty I see is that both considered one of your households will likely not like the difficulty which will reason a great deal of resentment and friction between not in basic terms you and your mothers and fathers in spite of the undeniable fact that the guy and his childrens. i'm 19 and am courting someone 3 years older than me and oftentimes can sense the age hollow. in spite of the actual undeniable reality that in a lengthy time period in existence, 3 years received't make a distinction, once you're youthful and have not had a lot existence experience...it really is a large distinction. He has already lived a huge part of his existence and also you're in basic terms going into adulthood. you would possibly want to be with someone that is going by an same adjustments you're dealing with...he has already went by the destiny stages you'll bump into. i do not imagine this courting will workout recurring and this is going to reason extra harm than sturdy...in spite of the undeniable fact that it fairly is in basic terms my opinion and that i desire each and every thing works out for you!
2016-11-26 22:32:13 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Emotional maturity is extremely important. Just because older men have a lot more money does not mean they are responsible other than making money.
Sometimes kids under 18 are more mature than over 18.
Good parenting is the answer
2006-09-13 18:29:29 · answer #4 · answered by Bad Axe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the two really love each other than age difference does not matter whatsoever. I have a friend who is 24 and her bf is 40 and they are very happy together so who has the right to say they shouldn't be together?
2006-09-13 19:33:05 · answer #5 · answered by Kir3i 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From experience: I was 19 and dating a 34 year old.... It doesn't work.. The maturity levels are WAY off!!!
My parents supported anything that I wanted to do but they did not like it one bit.
Not saying that it can't work, but it is VERY unlikely.
2006-09-13 18:28:21 · answer #6 · answered by shannon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
personaly, i think that thats just wrong. imagine year ago, she was 1 and he was 18... think about that relationship, hes old enough to be her father. Because shes technically an adult doesnt make it right. Id call him a petifile, uaully id say age doesnt matter but theres limites.
2006-09-13 18:30:06 · answer #7 · answered by DyingFetus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life is about having new expriences. It might not be a love that lasts forever, but you can have fun and learn new things as you figure it out. Best of luck.
2006-09-13 18:44:50 · answer #8 · answered by papabajo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO And if he wants to date some one that young even though she is legal it is still sick she could be his kid for Gods sake and that is just wrong.
2006-09-13 19:11:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Horrible. He's just doing it for a young lay and she's doing it for the money.. It'll never be good.
2006-09-13 18:28:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋