Does age really matter in a relationship? Especially when the woman is a lot older than the man?

Question

Does age really matter in a relationship? Especially when the woman is a lot older than the man by more than 10 or 15 years? Please feel free to state your views or comments.

Answer 1

It only matters in so far as what each persons expectations are. Sometimes relationships between people who have many years of difference in between do not work out because once the initial lust has worn off there is not enough between them to sustain the union. Other than this it doesn't really matter and it is definitely something that can be conquered by love!!

Answer 2

Im a bit skeptical of the woman older than the man dynamic I dont see what the benefits are for the man? Usually with the older man younger woman, he has power, money and maturity that is very masculine and macho and therefore attractive and she has looks and whatever but the other way around seems a bit weird like Demi Moore say - I dont see what Ashton Kutcher gets out of that relationship that he couldnt get better out of a 25 year old you know? But in the end age especially within 10 years isnt that big of a deal.

Answer 3

I don't think it really makes a difference until the golden years, the problem I have with it is: lets say you are 20 years older than he is, you are 70 and he is 50 and you die, here he is out there at 50 looking for a mate and is so set in his ways and so use to being married he has to start dating all over again at 50 and adjusting, whether it is a woman or a man who is much older, I think the same problems arise, single at 50, which can be much tougher on women than men sometimes. 50 year old men want 30 year old women not 50 year old women. some of us men do think about where the younger women will be left when we die, to be female and single at 50 and have to start dating all over again or live out the rest of your life in lonliness. That would be a burden I would hope I didn't leave on anyone. but the other side of that thought is, if they had 20 or 30 years of happiness, who is to say that wouldn't carry them the rest of their life. once dimentia sets in, it's of no consequence any way. we can justify anything if we try hard enough. I think for a person to know they were truly loved , no matter what the age difference is more consoling than knowing you were chosen because you were born at the right time. life is truly an adventure and if your path has crossed with who you were meant to be with, go for it. it happened for a reason of which you had no control.

Answer 4

I actually feel more comfortable in these type of relationships. It works for me. My first experience was when I was 21 and she was 31 and it changed my life. I always were attracted to older women even when I was younger. It just seems that they get me better. Like they are through with he childish things that the women my age are still into looks, status, etc. I see nothing wrong with it at all. The largest gap is kind of shocking about 20 years that's a large gap but it worked we were both feeling each other and trust me she was not the average older lady. Hey to each his own.

Answer 5

It matters at a young age (he's 15 she's 30)
and at an old age (he's 55 she's 70)
He's wants to go out and have fun she wants to go to bed at 9 o'clock.
I would thing there would be a better possibility of the younger guy fooling around if he was the younger of the two.

Answer 6

Healthwise, no - women human beings outlive adult men and are physiologically a lot less ill than adult men for the time of their lifetimes. seems - nicely, society says at the same time as a lady receives older she seems older, at the same time as an older guy seems "outstanding." Your dad must be telling you in looking someone to marry who makes your heart turn at the same time as he walks interior the room, someone who makes you laugh, who's variety to you and adores you. What reliable is marrying an older (yet reliable searching!) boring individual once you may have the love of your life at your age (or perhaps youthful)? that you would evaluate marrying someone depending completely on visual charm (or presumed wellbeing and health) on my own is scary. Please study some books on relationships earlier you get engaged... and do not marry if the in effortless words element you could say about him is that he will look reliable interior the marriage image and ward off a kit on insurance...

Answer 7

Age doesn't matter. I prefer women atleast 15 or 20 years older than me.. I'm 29

Answer 8

Depends how old you are, and the age difference. :) 10-15 years? The man might not like it. But then again, I might be wrong. Many people out there like different people not counting their age. But it's best if people older don't date anyone under 18, just for legal purposes. :)

Answer 9

NO, age does not matter! My coworker is 50 and married to a 34 year old, wait a minute , they argue and fight all the time. I guess by her always calling him childish in front of others makes him act that way. She always belittles him, wait though doesn't that make her the CHILDISH one? They have been married for 8 miserable years to hear her tell it.She always call the cops on him.

Answer 10

Age is just a number. Growing up in different times may cause conflicts in some couples, but to others it doesn't matter. I believe that people can overcome the age difference to find a deeper connection.