2007-06-05 04:27:05 · 32 answers · asked by Mee~mOe~ 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
hey lady, follow your heart. people will t ry and put you down for t hat, but if they were in your shoes nothing will be said. love don't have an age on it, so love him. GOD bless you in your new relationship
2007-06-05 04:30:32 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as the two of you are happy, then who cares what the age is? Granted, my answer would be a little different if you were 17 and he was 35.
I am dating an older guy (11 1/2 years older) and I have never been happier in my life. Most of the time I don't even think about the age difference. We just really get along well.
2007-06-05 04:30:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. You are 18 years younger than him, but you are an older couple. If an 18 year old dated a newborn we would have a problem with it, but since both of you are "older" its ok. There is nothing wrong with that. But if you were...18 and he was 36 people might still see his age and say something, some people don't understand that it isn't because you are young that you are naive. I have problems with people because I am 20 and my husband is 24, which is only like a 3 1/2 year difference. But they figure I don't know anything because I am "only" 20 years old. I was 17 when I met him and he was 21, I caught crap from that too. I guess no matter what, someone will have a problem with your relationship. Whether you are too old or he is. Whether you are different races (like my husband and myself). Or whether they just dont think you are both right for one anouther. What counts is that you love him and he loves you. Noone else matters...when it comes to your relationship.
2007-06-05 04:39:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anayden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Passed a certain age, people have finished building their lives. The family is grown, the house is paid, the major conflicts of their existences have been dealt with...
That's when age becomes less of an issue.
You're both mature people and there's not really much room for abuse, which is what people usually frown upon.
I would ask myself questions if you were 20 and he was 65 or if you were 47 and he was 75.
But I see no reason why you two shouldn't be happy together...
Take care!
2007-06-05 04:34:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that the age difference matters in most cases. My mom was only eleven years younger than my step-dad and they did okay until they hit a certain point and then he just wasn't able to keep up, nor did he seem to have a desire to do anything. I feel this put a strain on their relationship. Though you still might love your spouse or partner, I think you have trouble accepting that they are no longer what they once were.
If you are just dating and it is working for you then I don't think it matters, but in the long run, it definitely will matter.
2007-06-05 04:59:57 · answer #5 · answered by LisaP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every one has different opinions. It's all a matter of what you think and how you feel. If you really like your boyfriend and feel as though you've got "something" with him then no age does not make a difference rather than ya being different ages. If it bothers you and you can't get over it then it does make a difference and maybe you shouldn't be with him. Point blank- love is blind, no matter age, race, color, etc. If you love someone, you love someone (or just like them)..just enjoy eachother to the best you can!
2007-06-05 04:30:35 · answer #6 · answered by melly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When he is 75 you will be 57. Are you prepared to be his caretaker ? Are you prepared for not going out and doing things . This is a major spread in age. If you know you will be happy taking care of someone. This means a real commitment. People don't think they are going to get old and not be able to do for themselves , but it is a fact of life. Are you willing to commit to a relationship that you will be his care taker for 20 years or more? He should ask what was he doing and wanting to do at 57 ., and would he expect you to sit around and take care of him when he can not get around himself. Most people really start going down hill after the age of 70. You both have alot to think about.
2007-06-05 04:37:16 · answer #7 · answered by springer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe in a younger couple, but for you and your BF, it's perfect. Most men take a lifetime to figure out what they want and women pretty much know by the time they are 25.
That's why a lot of women date or marry men that are much older than them. An older man is pretty much settled has his finances in older and looking to enjoy life with that "one" special someone.
Dating for you guys should be a blast.
Relax and Enjoy!!!
2007-06-05 04:37:56 · answer #8 · answered by littlecraps 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably doesn't make as much of a difference at those ages. The only problem could be if your older partner slows down alot before you are ready. You might start to feel their age. If you still want to go out and have fun and they are ready to relax all the time and not do anything anymore, you may resent this.
2007-06-05 04:29:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Age is just a number, folks forget that we are here on borrow time. If you both make each other happy beyond your dreams...by all means do not waste your time here asking us what we care. It is about you and him. The world does not matter when you are blissfully in love and happy and all u do is think about him 24/7...Go and enjoy yourselves...disregard ignorant replies like: nursemaid, or caretaker..We are ALL aging therefore we will need someone to care for us someday too..
2007-06-05 04:40:14 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personaly, I dont think so. What matter is your happiness. 18 years is a pretty big gap, but if you have things in common and enjoy eachother, why does 18 years make a difference? now if you were say 18 and you BF was 36 I might have a different opinion.
2007-06-05 04:32:59 · answer #11 · answered by Matt C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋