Is anyone who thinks a relationship can be successful if an older woman dates a younger man?

Question

I am 29/F and I recently met a man whom I thought was about 26 yrs old. I found out after we exchanged numbers he is only 23. He has a good job and personality and seems to be leveled headed. However, I feel odd dating someone 6 yrs younger because I never have before. I have dated guys the same age and up and they were immature anyway.
My concern is that he is younger and in time when he reaches my age he may not want to be with an older woman.
I am just wondering if there is anyone who thinks a relationship can be successful if an older woman dates a younger man?

Answer 1

This is a very minor disperity of age and I wouldn't give it a second thought. Good luck and I wish you both the best of luck. I know many women who have younger mates and they are all very happy. Age is merely a label, and if both parties are mature, and consenting adults, this should not be an issue.

Answer 2

i have been with my bf for over a year and he is also 6 yrs younger than i am. i am 33 he is 27. in the past i have dated guys my own age, ones that are older and ones that are younger and honestly, the best relationships have been the ones where the guy is younger. i have no idea why. that's just how it has turned out for me. i don't go looking for someone younger either. i have been told i look about 25 so they probably think i am younger at first anyways. like you, i sometimes worry about the age difference but it always seems to be me that worries about it, not the guy, and they have never had any problems with me being older.
i have realized that chronological age tends to have nothing to do with maturity levels, especially in a relationship.
i say if you enjoy the company of this guy then just go with it and not worry about 6 yrs down the road. live for the moment and if you both make each other happy then go for it!!

Answer 3

I am sorry, but it's just not the nature of things. This answer is from my heart and has no sarcasm or guile. As human beings we have written in our DNA the nature of things . Even our idea of beauty. There is certain subconscious criteria when we choose a mate. I myself have been married 4 times, the last time now 22 years.

If you have ever known divorced remarried men the women always get younger.

My first wife was 1 year younger than I. My second wife was 6 years younger that I. My third wife was 12 years younger and my present wife is 13 years younger. We are very happy.

I think back , when I was 19 I fell in love in Japan. She was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. She was 30. I could have written a book about our time together. I don't have words to express my feeling. even to this day , the thought of her brings me to tears. i did ask her to marry me . She said go back to your country and after being with your own women , if you still want me , I will come . I never sent for her. It was the 60s BUT....When I think I'm 61 , my beautiful wife is 48 and she would be 72 now.....I have no regrets

Answer 4

I am 26 yr. old female dating a 20 yr. old. I have also never dated a man that much younger than myself before.He thought I was younger and we started out as friends. He has a stable job and good heart. He is more in touch with himself than most men his age and very sensible. Our situation surprises many people but we are very happy. I think depending where each of you are in you personal growth decides if your relationship will succeed.

Answer 5

I married to someone who is 9 years younger than I am. I agree with the others, age should not matter that much. Six years is not a huge age difference anyway. :)

Answer 6

You are both adults. What's the issue? Unless there is a problem with maturity go for it.

My fiancee' is 5 years older than I am and we have a great life together. That's why we are getting married soon.

Answer 7

That's not a big age difference! Gees!

You KNOW the chances are better than 60% that ANY man will be out of your life by menopause, no matter what his age.

So who cares. Have fun while you can!

Answer 8

If the younger man sticks around to make the relationship happen, why not.

Answer 9

Older women and younger men are not nearly as common
as older men and younger women but there is no reason
the marriage cannot be successful...

Answer 10

It's fine and nothing to worry about.As hard as it is to find someone in today's society. Hey whats 6yrs thats nothing, alot of us are forced to grow up even earlier than normal. If it ain't broke don't fix it!