..very compatible, like each other for all the right reasons...
does anyone have any experiences (good/bad) with a relationship like this?
2007-03-16 12:05:14 · 22 answers · asked by A.J. 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
One of the happiest couples I ever met had a wider age gap than that. She was the older and he had to be very quick to introduce his WIFE before people mistook her for his mother.
They were worse than two teenagers in heat. At company parties there were times when we could have used a bucket of cold water.
She died in her sleep one night. He called in to get time off. I worked with him for two more years before I was transferred. He NEVER got over her death. Those two had something VERY special.
Moral of the story: Age ain't the issue. Your perception of how other perceive you is the issue. Now get over worrying about what people think. Some will think ill of you no matter the situation. They aren't worth the time you spend on them. Those who care will be happy for both of you. I KNOW I AM!!!
Now go forth and be happy.
2007-03-16 12:16:21 · answer #1 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have had wonderful experiences dating older men I am 21 and currently dating a 40 year old but I've dated older men then that.....as long as your relationship makes you happy and works then there's nothing wrong with it....I will tell you this...think about 10-20 years in the future and see if you're going to be okay still being with an older man and if you are then GO FOR IT!
2007-03-16 12:08:34 · answer #2 · answered by Love always, Kortnei 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its all depends on both individuals, sometimes it will work and other times no, 18 yrs differences is not that much nowadays because of the technological advancement of communications, unlike before its is hard for people to talk to someone 10 yrs. younger or older about currents events, history and the likes but now with communications advancement people can communicate better and this helps a lot on this kind of relationship because its not only intimacy but also some kind of talking about things around them and how they feel about it. yes i've seen some relationship such as this and most of the time it works and mostly its the men who is older. i guess when male reach this stage in life they are more mature, responsible,more caring and committed.
2007-03-16 12:15:55 · answer #3 · answered by livinhapi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it all comes down to whether you and him love each other. If you do n othing matters or what people say shouldn't matter neither. As long as you remember that an older guy has a lot of patientence and has more experience but will tired alot sooner. But it all depends if you and him are in real love not just think about it. But it's all good.
2007-03-16 12:10:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well let me ask you this??? Do you two like each other that much were it would matter the age difference? I really dont think age is that much of a factor as long as you both Like each other and already know the ages difference..I was 12 years younger then my childrens father.....& we didnt have a problem with it.. I actually took comfort in a hard working older man.........
Good Luck~
2007-03-16 12:11:13 · answer #5 · answered by **Mishelly** 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Age is just a number. You are both adults. My man is 15 years older than me and our relationship may have been rocky at times, but it had more to do with the stages in our lives. He's already established in his career and I am just starting mine so there could be a clash in our schedules and our priorities. He has more time to concentrate on our relationship, while I am trying to get through graduate school and establish myself. What works is that we communicate often and make time for each other. I wish the two of you the best.
2007-03-16 12:17:03 · answer #6 · answered by Kaylin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well I can't personally tell you from any experiences of mine, but I don't think age is a factor. I think if you are in love that is all that matters, what does age have to do with anything that would ruin your relationship? If you have a lot in common, you like to do the same things, and you love each other, what does it matter?
2007-03-16 12:08:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if they love each other and want it to work, it can. However, any time there is an age difference of more than 10 years or so, man older or woman older either one, it makes it harder for them to communicate just because they grew up in different time periods, listened to different music, etc. But if they can make it work, more power to them.
2007-03-16 12:10:00 · answer #8 · answered by ♫ frosty ♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it shouldn't matter too much, as long as you are happy. my mom and dad have a 27 year age difference and they've been happy for 40 years. it's like any other relationship -- if you work at it, it will last.
2007-03-16 12:10:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im currently in one. im 21, he's 38. we are best friends above all else. but when you really love or care about someone, like i do him, age doesnt matter. its just a number anyway. good luck with your relationship.
2007-03-16 12:09:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋