So easy to give advice, but to take it, not so easy! I'm terrible at committing but I finally met someone that I really like, and I just know the age difference will become an issue for me - how do I get past this?
2007-03-21 21:12:46 · 9 answers · asked by Bite Me 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
If you like him then don't let the age ruin a good thing. I'm 32 and my girl friend is 42. It bothered me at first then I realized if I let my insecurities ruin this relationship I would always regret it. I have never been happier and the age difference is not a factor anymore (except when I tease grandma LoL).
2007-03-21 21:19:43 · answer #1 · answered by Ron H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The difference between 27 and 34 is really very little. If we in comparison look at the difference between 17 and 24. At your age and his age you are both mature and have been around for a while and are adults. 7 years is very little as compared to an age spread of 15 or 20 years. The age issue shouldn't become a problem for you unless you let it. You are still young enough for a family so forget the trivial nonsense of being a little bit older. If the man was 7 years older would you be concerned?
2007-03-21 21:20:31 · answer #2 · answered by don n 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Couple of really important questions.
1. do you want to be cared for or do you love taking care of people?
women are more mature than men is an established fact so there will be heaps of instances where you will have expectation of him and might end feeling frustrated because your partner is unable to meet your expectations or step up to the maturity that you seek. Remember you have lived seven years of life more than him which could mean you have experienced life seven years ahead of him.
2.Would you wake up with a smile looking at his face each single day for the brest fo you life? if the answer is yes then age has no meaning as you will only grow stronger in the relationship each day if you can smile through life's challenges with him by your side. If the answer is i dont know then maybe you need to test it and then come to a decision.
as you admited it is hard to take advice, all that i would suggest is think through your conflict. only you know what you truly want.
2007-03-21 21:27:43 · answer #3 · answered by Eks 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is beautiful. You will get , unlike me, longer periods to spend with younger. Otherwise I know the pangs of handling my man earlier at 36 , when he fails to meet my desirous twice a day.
anita
2007-03-21 21:19:20 · answer #4 · answered by anita d 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when I was 15 i dated a guy that was 26 age is just a number don't worry about it when my mom and dad got married she was 23 and he was 18 so don't worry if really like this guy age should just be a number
2007-03-21 21:16:56 · answer #5 · answered by Joanie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if age alone is an issue for you, then how can you expect your realtionship to work? and who ever said that age has something to do with loving & being loved?
2007-03-21 21:32:41 · answer #6 · answered by jables 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's not that big of an age difference...If he's a good guy, see what happens...don't be so afraid! Take a risk..it's not even that much of a risk!
2007-03-21 21:17:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey, find someone else. Leave him 4 the younger gals.
2007-03-21 21:19:09 · answer #8 · answered by Highbury 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If everything else is good, why focus on numbers?
2007-03-21 21:16:49 · answer #9 · answered by Yuck 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋