2007-03-05 15:35:48 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
for those who replied with ewwww and gross, can you please back up your opinions with intelligent reasoning?
2007-03-05 15:52:59 · update #1
I'm 43, and I wouldn't consider it for anything but a fling, and I don't do flings anymore because I don't feel like hurting anybody else's feelings, and that happens with flings.
It's just too much of an age/generational difference in my honest opinion. I figure I'd be dating a young woman with "daddy issues". Kind of creepy.
2007-03-05 16:15:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No one can truly answer this question but you. If it feels right, then who's to say it's wrong. I saw a guy who was 16 years younger than I and while it lasted, it was really nice. Age became an issue because of the need of him wanting children which I couldn't give him. I'm not saying it was a perfect relationship because you and I both know there is no such thing. At times decision making showed our age difference. But if you both care about each other, it doesn't hurt to try. Good luck and take things day by day.
2007-03-05 23:56:19 · answer #2 · answered by justme 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think if its just a fling and both of you are happy rignt now with each other its fine. But if you make long term plans, i don't think it'll work. People change, and the 24 year old will grow and mature. There is such a big gap in each, you're bound for disaster in the long run.
2007-03-06 00:10:29 · answer #3 · answered by Lana 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sure if they both want this it is fine. Age should not matter really if you both love each other for all the right reasons. Go for it! Good luck to the both of you and congratulations on such a great adventure of a relationship. Have fun and enjoy each other and your love and life together.
2007-03-05 23:39:32 · answer #4 · answered by Lady Hewitt 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Legally yes, emotionally no. Your wants and needs in your future are not going to meet in the middle. If it's serious, you might consider marriage....do you think a 45 year old is going to want children this late in life? 20 years from now you'll be 44 and she'll be 65....kinda like dating your mom. If this is just a "fling" then no problem...but beware...usually one or the other becomes attached and it only ends in hurt. I wouldn't advise it.
2007-03-05 23:42:30 · answer #5 · answered by Justlookin 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If each person knows what they want and are getting their needs fulfilled. If there are expectations, that may not work. Been there, I was 21 when I dated a 38 year old. Didn't work out, we wanted different things in life but hey if you are in sync, go for it.
2007-03-05 23:50:17 · answer #6 · answered by Rhode Island Red 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When I was 19, I started dating a 40 year old man. So my point of view is this, do what makes you happy. That man helped me find myself, and made me a better person. We were together for 5 years, and were starting a life together. If that person makes you happy and lets you be who you want and can be then go for it. We let his family decide our fate, his daughter wouldn't let him see his grandchild because of me. I didn't want to put him through that, but even though we aren't together, we are still good friends. I hope everything works out for you.
2007-03-06 00:01:07 · answer #7 · answered by the_babyangel 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well i think If each person knows what they want and are getting their needs fulfilled. If there are expectations, that may not work. Been there, I was 21 when I dated a 38 year old. Didn't work out, we wanted different things in life but hey if you are in sync, go for it.
2007-03-05 23:57:03 · answer #8 · answered by taher 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no 24 is too young for a 45 year old
2007-03-09 17:33:36 · answer #9 · answered by sweetgranny06 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think if you love each other and enjoy the same things, why not?!! im 24 and my partner is 34. we are getting married april 14th 07 so who says that age gap relationships arnt right and dont work?! we are great together, he;s young at heart like me and we have loads in common!! go for it and ignore the small minded.
2007-03-06 16:08:29 · answer #10 · answered by harleemonster06 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋