I am 25 years old and my boyfriend is 43. We have been together for 2 years and are in love. He wants marriage and kids and I am not sure if it will really work past the dating and relationship part.
2006-11-06 06:16:07 · 7 answers · asked by Amy Soprano 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
They can and do work every day. Age should not be a factor in emotional love. If you and he are truly in love, he treats you well, and you are happy then go for it.
The only thing to consider is the fact that one day you will be 38 and he will be 63. Are you still going to love him then? Will you get bored and break his heart? Do you want a kid going to college when he is 61 years old.
I say, have fun... see where it leads you. Be happy and enjoy life. Only you can tell if this relationship is what you want.
2006-11-06 06:24:02 · answer #1 · answered by Dog Lover 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It does for some, but generally there are more challenges than people of a more similar age face...he's well into middle age, and you are in early adulthood...his career is probably established, and you may or may not have one yet, may still be in college or not long out...he's likely well ahead of you in life experience, and should be in maturity...
Make sure this isnt' a case of you helping him feel younger and him liking to show off to others his age, that he's got the attention/affection of a 20-something...
But it's your (and his) decision and if you both really dig each other for who you are, and the differences aren't enough to cause issues, then do what feels right for you...
2006-11-06 14:21:37 · answer #2 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your not sure you want all of those things you should tell him. He is an older guy who knows what he wants in life. Your still just figuring things out. Let him know how you feel and then see what happens. If he is willing to work with you through this then great, if not move on until you find the right guy to settle down with.
2006-11-06 14:18:40 · answer #3 · answered by plainjane25 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there r 18 years between u 2....i know a couple that he is 20 years older then her she was 18 and he was 38.... they r very happily married and have 4 kids now.....if u have doubts then dont do it.....u know u could be with someone your own age and get married and end up in divorce.......age dont matter as long as u 2 love each other.. live for today not for tomorrow..GL
2006-11-06 14:26:48 · answer #4 · answered by Starbright 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not, I met my husband in may and we got married in December ( I know thats not what it means) it's just a saying. anyhow we've been married for 37 years. If you don't feel it don't do it.. You'll know when the time is right.
2006-11-06 14:21:16 · answer #5 · answered by MKM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are in an awkward position, as you are still growing "up" while he is growing "old". Neither are bad things, but they offer two completely different lifestyles, energy-levels, and expectations for the future.
Enjoy your relationship as it is...but as far as getting married, you may want to reconsider the large age gap.
2006-11-06 14:22:15 · answer #6 · answered by jeepguy_2x 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if your not sure it will work dont get married.
2006-11-06 14:19:04 · answer #7 · answered by pegasis 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋