I met this great guy, but he is seven years older then me. I think he is fun, very nice, he doesn't mind me being so young and he doesn't act like he is so much older then me. We went out and I had a great time, but I couldn't stop thinking about our age difference. Does age really matter in a relationship? What does this make me into? I don't want people to think of me as someone who is desperate or willing to go out with any guy that comes my way, which I don't! What do you think?
2007-06-24 12:49:02 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Age doesn't matter too much after both partners are mature enough to handle it- after 18 or so. Really, after that nobody (who isn't insane) really cares if the person you're dating/liking is within about 12 or so years of you.
If you're younger than 18, say 16, and the person is 23, that's quite a large age barrier. But if you really think you and your partner can handle it, it's up to you. That really goes for most relationships; if you honestly think you and your partner can handle the relationship, it should be fine.
2007-06-24 12:53:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You alone can answer those questions. What would you consider important? You went out with this guy who's seven yrs. older than you AND accdg. to you, had a great time. I don't see the problem with the age difference there and you didn't seem to have minded it too. Because if it did matter to you, i'm sure you would've thought more than once whether to go out with him in the first place. You're a girl. He's a guy. You have an age difference. You went out on a date and thankfully had fun. I think that pretty much makes you normal. Unless you think otherwise. Besides, it wasn't as if you've jumped the bandwagon and got married to the first guy that came along. I don't see the need why you have to beat yourself up on this. YOU make your life what it is, YOU make your own decisions. YOU take responsibility for your actions. Are others opinion and what they will think of you more important than that? You're young. Go out and enjoy what life has to offer. As long as you know you're doing the right thing, don't waste time worrying.
2007-06-24 13:12:29 · answer #2 · answered by Mikaela 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you two both need different things from your lives at the moment. When you're young, seven years is a long gap- I'm not saying it's impossible for it to work, but perhaps you'd be happier and feel more secure in a relationship with a man of your own age. Surely you'd have more in common and similar goals and interests, and he could help you feel better about yourself as well. Talk to your current boyfriend, ask him how he's feeling- if you're both feeling uneasy, maybe it's time to take a break. Good luck :)
2016-05-19 17:05:48 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dated a guy who was 8 years older than me for about 4 years. (Yes, I was underage... not a good thing....) It was really good at first, but eventually went downhill. We broke up, and I married a wonderful man who is just a year older than me. My dad is 10 years older than my mom, and they have been married for 21 years, and are still going strong.
I think that as long as you are happy together, and he treats you right, there is nothing wrong with it. (This parts hypocritical, but I would rethink it if you are underage.)
If the relationship is good, who the hell cares what other people think?
2007-06-24 12:56:55 · answer #4 · answered by Jessica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on your age...if you are 18+ id say dont worry too much about it but ay age below 18 thats not healthy and not a very good choice.If you enjoy his company the go for it age doesnt really matter all that much after a certain point.Don't worry about what other people think of you either,if it's what makes you happy then don't let anyone ruin that for you.
2007-06-24 12:55:01 · answer #5 · answered by Liana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just go with it. if u met someone that makes u happy then there is not a problem. 7 years is not a real big difference. if he were 15 years older then u have something to think about. enjoy urself and don't think too much about it.
2007-06-24 12:54:24 · answer #6 · answered by david w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Age means nothing its how you feel about him and he feels about you that counts. then u could go out with a boy your age that u don't like but he your age. Me i take being happy over what person age is
2007-06-24 12:57:17 · answer #7 · answered by sara a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
7 years is nothing in a relationship --- truly ---- if you care for each other and get on well then who cares what the age difference is ---- enjoy
2007-06-24 12:54:52 · answer #8 · answered by Waterdragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
me personally i don't see anything wrong with it i was with a guy who was allot older and I'm only 15 don't worry about it and who cares what others might say just take it slow
2007-06-24 12:53:42 · answer #9 · answered by coconaut 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its only crazy if his 15
2007-06-24 12:52:14 · answer #10 · answered by joel82au 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋