2006-12-13 05:17:04 · 27 answers · asked by stghand 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
nope.... my man is 17years older than me and although he blushes when I remind him that when I was three he was twenty.... it works well for us both...
2006-12-13 08:38:51 · answer #1 · answered by wollemi_pine_writer 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not inappropriate. Celebs do it all the time! The newest couple that comes to my mind: Christopher Knight and Adrianne Curry. And yes, I admit I didn't miss one eppy and I loved the show since day 1, because it's good to see how a couple gets to deal with issues like these. I don't say it's easy, they must know how to negotiate and that takes patience, respect, trust, maturity, and lots of love. Leaving Freud aside, some women like guys who know what they want, and that comes with age. I heard once that 30s are the new 20s and it's true. And about the aging thing, don't worry, people won't notice the age difference, you'll be both salt and pepperish as years pass by. So if you have what it takes to overcome these sociocultural stereotypes and you feel it's good, I see no damage, just get to know each other well. That will help you gain some confidence and see that your partner has no bad intentions (don't forget Anna Nicole). Once you have no doubts about this, go for it. I'm sure your family and friends will trust your choice.
2006-12-14 20:26:55 · answer #2 · answered by Miss Data 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm 34 and there is this one girl who is very, lets say, intriguing to me. She's 20. I will probably at least take her on a few dates to see if there is some potential there. It might be a bit strange if things actually DO start to work out, you know with her friends, family and church, but if the maturity level is there and we can get along well and we well seem to fit well as a couple, why on EARTH would we let 14 years get in the way??? Seriously if two people are meant to be together then 14 or 17 years shouldn't be the only thing that keeps them apart.
2006-12-13 13:21:34 · answer #3 · answered by SmartAlex 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If both of you are only dating, with no serious plans, I see no problem. But if things get serious...
Well, I know someone who was 18 when she married a man who was 35...And no she wasn't pregnant, they got married because they loved each other. However, 34 years later (even way before that) the age difference problems are clearly out there . He's almost 70 while she's only 52. He wants to retire now and stay at home with lots of gran-children. On the other hand, she wants to travel, to visit their friends, and so on. They don't like the same movies or the same music anymore. And their views on life are terrible different...As you can imagine, maybe you can be at the same level with someone at one point in your lives despite the age difference, but as time goes by it's more than likely both of your interests will change.
2006-12-13 13:35:25 · answer #4 · answered by amrf-4 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no i dont think so and i think that because when your 16 and over you can date anyone no matter wat there age is age aint nothing but a number but if u were sayin 15 with a 37 year old now that would be a problem that will be a serious problem called seduatary rape but in the case with the 20 year old and a the 37 year old its ok
2006-12-13 13:21:45 · answer #5 · answered by devandanielle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the situation. Is he a married 37 year old man?
2006-12-13 13:19:07 · answer #6 · answered by Gigi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not inappropriate it is actually cool and you know that he doesn't have a lot of time left before he will be out of the dating game just be sure you know what you want so you won't hurt him 10 years down the road.
2006-12-13 13:21:40 · answer #7 · answered by diggittydolton 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, my first long term relationship was when I was 18 and I was with a 35 year old man... so I see no problem
2006-12-13 13:25:58 · answer #8 · answered by Brandi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is NOT inappropriate, just might not be the WISEST move for both of them. Seventeen years does make a difference. When he is 50 she will only be 33.
2006-12-13 13:22:21 · answer #9 · answered by serendipity 2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, he's old enough to be her dad. Seriously. I would rather be with a man who was around my age or 10 years older the most.
2006-12-13 13:20:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, i was in this situation. i truly loved him and he truly loved me, but the problem was life exprience. i had much less than he did and it caused major problems. we were together for five years on and off and went through a hell of a lot together, but we finally gave it up because we knew we were at very different stages of life and development. plus i wanted to get married and since he was so much older than i was, along with the fact that men die before women usually, i decided that i should find someone who wouldnt widow me at fifty years old. it sounds funny but its reality.
2006-12-13 13:25:17 · answer #11 · answered by lankytallgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋