age gap?????

Question

im 26 hes 48 we have a blast togeather.... but hes sooo much older than i am.. I know that he is interested in more than a friendship... Should I pursue it or just stay friends

Answer 1

twenty two years sarah, think about how are you going to feel pushing him in a wheelchair,,
sounds like he could be your father,,
this is a challenge, at first the challenge is his, to accept your level of immaturity(I dont mean that negatively)
then after some time the challenge will be yours,,can you accept an old man
for now it could be fun,,,is it just for now or is he going through andropause,,same as menopause for women, mid life crisis, how do you feel with him around your family, would your dad like this

Answer 2

Well, you are both adults so you are both capable of making this decision. I have dated guys who were 10-15 years older than me. For me, it didn't work out because what I wanted in a relationship was different than what they wanted because they were older. Sometimes a guy in that age bracket has already decided that he isn't interested in marriage and kids and stuff. But, that depends on the person. He might not be firm in his decision yet. Maybe it is open for discussion - so it wouldn't hurt to ask the question and see what the two of you want to get out of a relationship. (You don't have to say anything about marriage and children, most guys will freak if you do - just ask an open question.)

I do have one friend who was 23 when she met her husband and he was well into his forties. He was ready to get married and pressured her to get married. She wasn't ready, so she told him to wait. They waited a couple of years and then she decided she was ready and they got married. They are very happy together. So, these things can work out sometimes. It totally depends on the two people, if they are compatible and if they want the same things.

Good luck!

Answer 3

My girl wake up and smell the roses. HEs been around the block and probably married to and promising you the sun the moon and the stars forgetting to add the baggage and the unhappiness he wants to build your relationship on. Sadly you are just a sex object to him. HE is 48 and what will it be like when he is 68 and you are 46. He is no more fun, he wants to go to bed early, he cant stand children bugging him and he is crabby and getting crabbier and crabbier. Old man are not a good catch for long. Look for someone your own age. A woman I know broke up a marriage for a man 30 years older than her. SHe is in her mid 50's now and regrets ever marrying him, in fact she has filed for divorce.

Wake up and stop dreaming. He is NOT meant for you.

Answer 4

Having had considerably younger girlfriends over the years, I can only tell you that you should have as much fun today as possible and let tomorrow take care of itself. Some people can meet someone and spend the rest of their lives together. Others of us will change partners every three to five years or so and that's the most we can expect to be with any one person before you have to move on with your life for one reason or another. In the end, no one can make you happy... only you can do that! Good luck.

Answer 5

Life is short, we are here only for a season. Go for it if you love him and he loves you. Is he in good health, would you have a comfortable life with him! Ask yourself such questions. He is not dying tomorrow because of his age. You never know you may get your agemate in future but a real sucker! Looks and those blasts are secondary. Just focus on your mutual feelings and envision how relatively supportive to each other you'd be if you got together.Is he caring, responsible, loving! What can you learn from his past life? Was he married before? These are the issues to consider before saying I Do. Good luck.

Answer 6

Just think about it this way when he was 28 you were 5. And when youre 40 hes going to be 62 and probably not be able to get it up. And youll probably watch him die. Hate to sound cruel but thats just reality. I think 10 years is the max ae difference that a relationship can survive.

Answer 7

My best friend (37) is getting married this year to a 50 yr old guy. Not as big a difference as yours, but if you really like the guy and you get along so well, I don't see anything wrong with becoming a couple, (or just "coupling", so to speak). Who cares what anyone else thinks! Good luck to you!

Answer 8

An age gap of 22 years is two generations worth. This is too great of a gap for real compatibility. Sooner or later you will find that you have less and less in common and grow apart.

Answer 9

Hey, your call. In 10 years you'll still be young and he'll be loking at retiring which means he'll be home or on the golf course ALL DAY LONG.. If you actually love the putz, then good for both of you. Just remember, men date younger women for the same reasons they buy puppies.

Answer 10

I'm 50 and I really would LOVE a woman of 26 right now....lol. But if he is single (and I hope for your sake he is) and you get along great, then there's no problem except, he'll probably die of old age one day and leave you as a young widow!