I have recently been introduced to a guy that is 42 on christmas eve. We have hit it off really well, and i like spending time with him and hanging out. and i dont feel odd around him! My problem is I am 27, can a relationship develop between him and I with almost 15 years difference in age!? I think it could, but just looking for someone eles oppion on it!
2006-12-19 07:38:48 · 36 answers · asked by merrittmom03 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
i have kids, he doesnt
2006-12-19 07:41:30 · update #1
I think it would be a shame to let this go. It's hard enough to find someone you enjoy spending time with. All relationships have their "down side". Don't let something uncontrollable, like age, get in the way. Take it day by day and enjoy yourself. There have been many many successful relationship with even larger age gaps. Go for it and be happy!
2006-12-19 07:43:23 · answer #1 · answered by Emily M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mother and father had 34 years difference in their ages. ( he was 54 and she was 20 when I was born.) They were married for 15 years before my father passed away from cancer. I am 48 my wife is 28 and we have been married almost 9 years. My 25 year old daughter thinks we make a perfect couple. The biggest thing that has helped keep us together is very direct and open communication. We talk about everything and although we have our disagreements we listen to what the other person is saying and then we reach a compromise that works for both of us. And no my daughter does not call her mom nor does my wife want her to call her mom. Final note age is only a number not a curse.
2016-05-22 21:43:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think we should allow society to dictate age restrictions in relationships. There is a 21 year age gap between my boyfriend and I (I'm 27). I have never been happier in my life. Just like with any relationship, it needs to have the essentials like trust, understanding, communication, interests, goals, etc. If those elements are in place, then nothing else matters. Love is the greatest feeling in the world, and age shouldn't stop anyone from experiencing it.
2006-12-20 00:56:42 · answer #3 · answered by Crazy-N-Luv 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer to your question is a definate YES. It can work out. Age is only a number. What is important are attraction, compatibility, common interests, mutual respect and above all, love. Lots of couples who have been together many, many years have greater age differences than 15 years. Don't let the age difference scare you. Go for it if you like each other. Good luck!.
2006-12-19 07:58:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You were'nt looking for someone else, you were 'expecting' someone else. Theres a diffrence. Just open you mind, and your heart will follow I assume.
My boyfriend of three years is 36, I'm 25 (26 only next month). We have been together for 2 1/2 years now. He treats me how I want to be treated and respects me. The only thing that annoys me or used o annoy me was, that he was sort of a know it all (a been there done that kinda attitue). Thats the age differece thing. But I believe that was the extent of it. Hes 11 years older, it made me a little nervous at first, but than I realized I was "happy". Try it, can't hurt!
2006-12-19 07:45:37 · answer #5 · answered by peacfulwar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Things can progress between two people that have a 15 year age difference. The only thing is that you are in different phases of your lives and that could cause a problem later on down the line. If the pros out weight the cons go for it.
2006-12-19 07:44:49 · answer #6 · answered by jonesty1284 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as you both are fine with the age difference and want the same things out of life, you both are consenting adults and I think it's great! I dated a 35 year old when I was 22, and I found the age difference to be overwhelming. We had very little culture in common. My youngest sister just turned 22, and this summer she married a 42 year old. She has very little in common with her husband, often wanting to go bar hopping all night with her young friends while he is exhausted and wants a quiet evening at home after a long day of working to support her.
You are old enough where hopefully your bar hopping night life craving side has been fulfilled. I say go for it! If he is wonderful and worthy of you, I wish all but the best for you both!
2006-12-19 07:47:15 · answer #7 · answered by Kimberly H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This are very possible with age differences. I have been there! There are however some pro's and con's. and you have to make a list of them and figure out what is the best thing for you and not worry about what others say. With you only being 27 years old, you have a while to live your life, have fun and enjoy it. Sometimes older men are VERY jelouse and won't let you live your life.
You need to decide soon because the longer you procrastinate the harder it will be.
Good Luck-
Happy Holidays!
2006-12-19 07:43:54 · answer #8 · answered by polansky.justina 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi there!
I can only tell you of my best friend and her bf. She's 21 and he's 38 and they're the perfect match1 They're in love and so happy.
My friend has also been worried about the age difference but when they started going out the age was no subject anymore!
By the way I'm 25 and my bf is 22... so you see...love and the age have nothing to do with each other!
Good luck and give it a try!!!
2006-12-19 07:43:38 · answer #9 · answered by anna 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
27 and 42 is fine. You are both experienced adults. The age gap always narrows the more mature in age people get. As long as you two have stuff in common, age is just a number.
2006-12-19 07:42:56 · answer #10 · answered by Jamie R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋