For example, 14 to 18 to me is slightly too big a gap. However, in 6 years, it would be 20 to 24 which to me, isn't so bad. I explained this to someone saying that if the ratio difference is lower (ie. 7:9 to 5:6), it's acceptable. We then argued that this is a retarded way of describing it. What do you guys think? I reckon it makes perfect sense. And before you say it, yes they are as smart as me. Promise.
2006-10-03 03:48:49 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Yes, in terms of general consensus, the ratio of ages in a relationship is a bit more representative than the straight difference. For example, I am 24 and suppose I were dating a 30 year old. (I'm actually dating a 40 year old, but the math made it suddenly seem inapprorpiate!) The ratio is 24 / 30 = 0.8, but the age difference is 6 years. Now, suppose the older person were only 20. Then, using the ratio, the younger person would be 16, which is marginal. I mean, its legality varies by jurisdiction, but few people would call a 20 year old a sicko for being interested in a 16 year old. Now, look at the age difference; the younger person would be only 14, which is much more clearly unacceptable. In general, we accept bigger age differences between partners who are themselves older, and a ratio is a good way to capture that.
2006-10-03 03:55:03 · answer #1 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it makes perfect sense to me, but you cannot reduce love to a cold equation. Age difference means nothing to love, it depends what both partners seek from a relationship.
There are differences in maturity of people also, some are mature at seventeen, others not so even at seventy.
2006-10-03 16:27:01 · answer #2 · answered by Tropic-of-Cancer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nicely you defined it then did no longer you? you could no longer see this lasting very long. that's what you may desire to be telling him. Giving his age, he would be greater apt to comprehend your perspective. i might tell him, which you quite like him as a chum, you do no longer desire issues to bypass previous friendship. tell him you savor the help he has provided to you, yet you may particularly see your life bypass in a plenty distinctive direction it extremely is greater alluring on your nature and needs. enable him know that somebody will come alongside for him and that issues will artwork out for him too. yet given the situations i do no longer think of that somebody who could desire to be your father could be a appropriate boyfriend/husband. those relationships are regarded at as gold-digger relationships and additionally. i might persue distinctive avenues. I in easy terms arrive at this end simply by fact of what you put in as... you do no longer see this lasting very long.
2016-12-12 19:40:22 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a bit stupid to apply maths to this sort of thing. The only real criteria are sexual maturity, the law, and how well the two people get on.
2006-10-03 07:00:41 · answer #4 · answered by THJE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my parents are 14 years apart, and my grandparent are 14 years apart and i am 11 years apart from my husband and we all lived happily ever after. age is just a number, it is really about compatibility, trust, respect, love and friendship.
2006-10-03 03:56:51 · answer #5 · answered by olayak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes any age gap is difficult. this question really doesn't belong here anyway. besides i don't need you to tell me i'm smart. I have pieces of paper that say that
2006-10-03 03:52:50 · answer #6 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋