2006-09-18 17:54:14 · 45 answers · asked by Nautica J 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
how old are you? yes it can work. My some day mother in law is actually nine years older than her husband... and it's easier for the guy to be older. maybe you won't worry about him leaving you for a younger woman some day?! good luck lady, if you love each other go for it
2006-09-18 17:56:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
As long as you are at least 23 years old or older, you should be fine. My husband and I are 8 years apart - we met when I was 25 and he was 33. Now I'm 28 and he's 36, been married 1 year and together for 3 years. We get along great!
But if you're 16 and he's 24 - then you've got a problem.
Best of luck!
2006-09-19 01:11:48 · answer #2 · answered by Rachel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I think it will work. My boyfriend and I are 15 years apart and are thinking about getting married. We have lived together for 5 years. We have are arguments but who doesn't that lives together. If you love him then there is no such thing as an age difference. My mom and step-dad are 11 years apart and have been married since 1988 and are still married.
2006-09-19 06:16:40 · answer #3 · answered by alvassar1980 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What's important is:
1) Do you love eachother?
2) Do you bring out the BEST in eachother?
3) Do you want the same things in life?
4)Are you asking strangers if they think it will work because you're not convinced?
I ALMOST married a guy (had the dress, had the invitations etc) I was marrying him because I thought it woulld be "ok", because I wanted to get married and because I had paid for the wedding, but when it came right down to it I KNEW it wasn't right.... I am now married to the GREATEST guy - my soulmate and I am SO happy I made the decsion not to marry the other guy.
2006-09-19 02:05:06 · answer #4 · answered by family_matters 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you could be just fine. I would focus on other things first - do you feel like you are the same maturity levels? Do you share goals? My husband is just 2 years older than me, but sometimes it doesn't make much difference! If you are in high school, I would suggest waiting a few years - I was amazed as I went through high school and college at how much everyone changed -- including me! It is kind of weird. If you are mid-20s and up, I wouldn't worry at all.
2006-09-18 18:04:38 · answer #5 · answered by yo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as you are an adult and you both are mature. I find that in most cases i see that the best relationships are far apart. i find that when the guy is older and settled it will be easier for you to be settled in to. That way you two arent both struggling in life. And i also find it good because when us younger girls may still be alittle more immature or not all the way finacially secure they are there to help you and give advice and are over all the drama because they've been there and all already done that and are probably now looking for a good thing in there life to just settle down with and love.
2006-09-18 17:59:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can anyone give you an honest opinion when we don't know your age. If you are very young, then eight years is a huge difference, but if you are over the age of 25, then eight years isn't anything to stress over. As long as the two of you have common interests and goals, then the two of you should be fine. The fact that you are asking this question leads me to believe that you are very young. Immaturity might be the issue here, otherwise you wouldn't care what other people thought.
2006-09-18 19:36:05 · answer #7 · answered by Cynthia 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am with a female who 14 years younger and we get along great, because we want it to work, no matter how old we are do we really want it to work? I think if your in love then your on good ground for things to work, but no matter how much love you have there will be tough times. No matter what age its tough, there are pro's and con's with getting married with people older than you. either take the plunge cause you will never know until you do, or dont and maybe regret it. no one will be ablr to fully answer this question for you.
2006-09-18 19:26:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband is 7 years older than me and we have NO problems. When it is the right person for you, it will work. However, marriage is not a 50/50 thing. It is 100% of both of you 100% of the time. It takes some work, but marriage is absolutely wonderful!!! Good luck!
2006-09-18 22:48:10 · answer #9 · answered by mrslang1976 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My fiance and I are exactly 10 years apart, I was born in 86 and he was born in 76. Age is just a number. We are perfect for each other, he is a responsible man but very outgoing and fun and I act older than my age. If you love each other, it will work.
2006-09-19 07:52:57 · answer #10 · answered by greif86 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋