does age matter when considering marriage? is a 30 yearold too young for a 42 yo?
2006-12-12 07:42:45 · 18 answers · asked by trooper (canine bad citizen) 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
not if your in love with each other.
2006-12-12 07:46:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If it doesn't bother either of you then the age difference is fine. You do need to think what life will be like when the two of you get older. The older we get the faster bodies and needs change. Can the younger person accept the changes without considering a younger mate? Can the older person adapt to accommodate the younger person's needs and desires?
If you feel your love is strong enough to over come normal issues that come with marriage as well as the ones that will arise due to the difference in age then I say, go for it and best wishes!
2006-12-12 16:02:31 · answer #2 · answered by T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Age difference don't matter as much when you're older than 27. I mean 12 years isn't that big of a gap as long as you both are mature and responisble. Understand that marriage is meant to last for a lifetime so be sure this is what you both want.
I don't think it's that far out in left field, but it totally depends on the maturity of the two people in the relationship.
2006-12-12 15:48:24 · answer #3 · answered by amanda w 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I married a man 15 years older than me. It turned out to be a mistake, though. Not due to our ages, but because we were very different.
I do think it can impact things, but the important thing is that the people are in love, and have enough in common to keep the marriage going.
Also, you have to consider whether or not one wants children or if the other is done having children.
There are many factors that a 12 year difference can make. But there are also many many success stories as well.
2006-12-12 15:54:34 · answer #4 · answered by brianna's mama 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. It depends entirely on the people involved. If the communication is good, and the commitment to understanding and each other is there then very few problems should arise.
As always, if there is children by a prior marriage, you must remember you are marrying into a ready made family and that requires patience and forethought.
2006-12-12 15:49:34 · answer #5 · answered by Poppet 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
By the time you are 30 - that age isn't as important. If, however, you were 32 and 20 - the difference is more prominent.
2006-12-12 15:46:17 · answer #6 · answered by Been there 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I was 40, I dated a girl who was 21 (believe it or not, she actually pursued me), However I looked like I was around 30-32, and she was crazy about me, and always telling me how I was much better than the younger guys. It lasted for several years, but had to come to an end when I had to relocate and she did not like the city I had to go to, my loss. But we still keep in touch and I wish her well.
2006-12-12 15:51:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Age isn't as important when people are older adults.... as it is with teens. The maturity levels of teens are too varied. Most adults reach an adult maturity around age 25 or so.... and after that there's not as much difference, but there is some. Twelve years difference is not that much in my opinion.
Sue
2006-12-12 15:46:01 · answer #8 · answered by newbiegranny 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The ability to love unselfishly and without conditions has nothing to do with age. It's a matter of maturity and compatibility and shared goals. I have always had men much older than myself because I appreciate their responsibility and emotional maturity.
2006-12-12 15:51:31 · answer #9 · answered by Dovie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being as my 18 year old sister is dating a 48 year old man (yuck), I don't think 30 is too young for a 42 year old at all.
2006-12-12 15:45:49 · answer #10 · answered by Kallie 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, I don't think so. After 25, you should be experienced enough to deal with people on a maturity level rather than an age level. If just depends if your'e compatable.
2006-12-12 16:21:23 · answer #11 · answered by chicchick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋