Does age matter in a relationship??

Answer 1

Definitely not, unless the people involved are concerned about it. Age is just a number, like they are either blonde or brunette, white or black, doesn't matter. If you get along, and both want it to work, it will. I married a man 15 years older than myself and he is the best man i have ever been with.

Answer 2

Only obstacles and differences matter - if you can accept the other person for their faults as well, then nothing else matters. If you are worried about it to the extent that you are looking for an answer on a website of strangers, then maybe it matters to you.
And if it actually does matter that much you are probably looking for someone else to justify it to you so you can accept it. But that difference in your mind won't go away no matter what anyone here says. Age is not a difference - viewpoints and goals are differences, experiences are differences.

My answer is that age only matters to those who judge an entire relationship because of it. It's difficult enough to find complete trust and compatibility without feeling uncomfortable in your own mind about overcoming a barrier you cannot change. You either live with it and never think about again or it will end the relationship at some point.

Answer 3

As long as both parties are of legal age then no. But keep in mind that there are going to be differences in the relationship. The older person may see things one way and the younger person may see it totally different. I've been involved in relationships where the female was 10-15 years older that I am. It can work but the differences must be talked about so that both parties will know what to expect from each other.

Answer 4

Yes and No. If you are underage dating a much older individual then I would have to say yes. What can a kid offer an adult? Nothing. And you would have to ask yourself what they really want from you in the first place. OR what do you want from them if you happen to be the cradle robber. But if the individuals are adults, then no, age doesn't matter as long as there is honesty and truth in the relationship. Now in the case of Anna Nicole Smith, she was a gold digger only out for that old mans money. And that is shameful. I guess it boils down to intentions.

Answer 5

I would say no, Its going to be a personal preference. I personally think its more of a maturity thing. I have a buddy that is 28 and I think he is very immature, on the other hand I have another 17 year old friend which I admire for how mature and emotionally balanced she is. Some people take 18 years to be mature some take 30 years so date the mature ones

Answer 6

What matters more is if one person has more power than the other. For example if one person is using their higher wage to have financial power over the other, or if one person is much more experienced and uses that to their advantage.

A solid, stable relationship can be made between two people who are honest and open with each other, when there's commitment, passion and intimacy, even if their ages are very very different.

Answer 7

To a certain degree I think. I would say that if a woman or man has reached a certain level of maturity, then 15-20 years difference isn't going to make too much difference. I believe that if you feel you are both soul mates...then why not.

Answer 8

Well whats your age? and your partners age? If it's like 2 years diff. then that is fine, but like 5 years...thats kinda creepy. I am of course talking about teenage years...High School.

But like if you are an adult, age difference doesn't matter...my mom and Dad are like 10 years apart, and they are great!

Answer 9

That all depends. What is more important is what do you have incommon and a common history a common time and common memories make for a better marriage than one where the age differences make such commonality impossible

Answer 10

Not once you are both over the age of consent, usually 16-18.