I really like him and he is caring, intelligent, funny, honest and down to earth. We have been dating for six months. He truly cares about me, he has been there for me through some hard times. My family and friends are not accepting the age difference too well. I am beging to doubt this relationship. Is it possible with such a big age difference it could work out? How could I get my family and friends to accept it better. Thank you very much.
2007-03-17 14:11:13 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
Age is just a number, you shouldn't let it stop you from being happy. If you really like him then stick with him. I have been seeing a guy for 9 years now that is MUCH older than I am and we are still together. As for getting your family to accept the age difference, explain to them that you do not feel that 7 years is that big a difference. Besides you are the one who is with them, not your family and friends. It should be your choice who you see and not everyone else's. I think if you guys stay together then the age difference will eventually not be a problem with anyone after they see that you can work it out. Don't doubt the relationship or it will never work. If you truly care about him then don't even think about the age, it shouldn't matter. What matters is how you feel. I wish you both the best of luck and hope everything works out for you.
2007-03-17 14:27:40 · answer #1 · answered by Shorty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well there is an 8 year age difference between me and the man that I love. As long as you 2 truly love and care about each other, I don't see what the problem is. Yes it is possible that this relationship can work out. And when your family and friends realize how much you 2 love and care for each other, they will eventually come around. Just follow your heart and your instincts on this one. Best of luck to both of you!
2007-03-17 22:22:35 · answer #2 · answered by ♥☠Madame Joker☠♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The age difference is not that huge. It's not your family's life........it's yours. I'm in my 40s. You two probably have bigger issues than your family. Communicate as best you can with each other. If you are doubting the relationship, make sure the doubt is in YOUR heart, and not being inflicted on you. Regardless of what your family may think or want, it is your life. If this relationship is a mistake, you are allowed to make it and learn from it. No one is more important than you. Do what you think is best. Good luck!!!!!
2007-03-17 21:26:38 · answer #3 · answered by kirtlandpat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not that far apart age wise. Like what the gal above me said, it's not like he's 84. The important thing is you and he get along. Do you feel comfortable around him? Do you ever feel like he is much older than you, or do you two have similar views, ideas of what is fun, etc.? Are you at about the same stage in your life? Do you trust each other? Do you have "grown up" time with your boyfriend and "fun time" with your friends, or do you feel you can act your age with your boyfriend.
The point is, if you two are comfortable with each other and compatible, don't worry what the other people say. If you are doubting the relationship for other reasons, like YOU feel like he is too old for you, then that is different.
2007-03-17 21:19:36 · answer #4 · answered by gerberdaisy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
7 years is not that much of an age difference
2007-03-17 21:17:12 · answer #5 · answered by lowpointroad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love will make him feel younger. You reach out your age to go for the older man. I think this might make you and him are the same age. Just try to help, feel better.
2007-03-17 21:23:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
honestly only you should accept it not everyone else
if your happy thats all that matters
your family will soon see how happy you are and ocme around
i had to go through the same ting im 21 my bf is 26
my family love him now but it took over a year
2007-03-17 21:16:49 · answer #7 · answered by LOU 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THat's only 7 years! My hubby and I have been happily married for 12 years and he is 9 years older than me. when we met, I was 21 and he was 30. If you love each other you can make it work.
Good luck! :)
2007-03-17 21:18:14 · answer #8 · answered by Kimmy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seven years? That's not that bad. It's not like you're twenty one and he's eighty four. That would be... awkward.
Just tell them to butt out and worry about their own lives.
2007-03-17 21:14:15 · answer #9 · answered by NONAME 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋