is a ten year age difference that big a deal? Im 27 and he is 37, soon to be 38.?

Answer 1

im 18 dating a 35 year old...... believe me... your ok

Answer 2

When you look simply at the numbers, no. But when you look at the life experiences one may have had in those intervening 10 years, well, maybe. In those 10 years, especially in the age range you're talking about, he may have had kids and raised them a bit, and you - maybe not. He may have bought a house and had experience in developing a value system which you, at a younger age, have yet to do. He may have had advancements, and setbacks, in his career, which you may not have. I know that a long time ago I was in a relationship with a woman 13 years my senior, and we were very passionate over each other, and our relationship lasted for several years, but many of the factors I cited above were exactly ones that differentiated us, and, in my opinion, eventually drove us apart. And, as a mental health professional with 20+ years experience, I have had couples in for counseling who were very much "in love", and who tried to overlook or otherwise minimize differences, claiming that they were very much in love and nothing could stop that, only to find, some time later, that as they had the time together in their relationship, the more everyday factors in life, as I have cited above, were the very ones that became their demise. Their romantic and sexual passions could not hold out or hold strong against everyday life. So, if you're asking whether it's "taboo" to have a relationship with someone 10 years older than you, heck no! If you're asking whether there are enough differences that have occured in those intervening 10 years to put you all in different "irreconcileable differences", well, that is a whole 'nuther factor, and one I'd look at closely, no matter how much that puts the proverbial "wet rag" on the flame. God Bless you both.

Answer 3

To me there is a certain limit of age. But between your age and your bf that is not big of a deal. Because I am in a relationship that my bf is 38 and I am 28 and we wont hit our ages until Dec but we have been going out for three years now and I love him very dearly as well as his kids. However, if you and him love each other than keep on doing what you are doing because love and communication is all that matters. Wish you luck.

Answer 4

10 years is a difference when you look at the fact that around the age 40-45, you get kinda tired of reaching out to have fun with friends. You're to busy trying to raise the teen kids and the financial responsibility of them along with everyday life stress tires you out. By 50, you're pretty much exhausted from being Grandpa taking care of the grand-kids and being asked for a loan that dozen' get paid back. At your age I'd go for 30-32 or a successful 25 year old.

Answer 5

Pretty big but in reality your both adults and providing that you are on same page should be fine. But if either one of your mates has a problem hanging around either someone that much younger or older that may cause a problem in your relationship. It's not like your 16 and he's 27 but still there will be plenty of differences. But often times it's these differences that make relationships stronger. Best of luck.

Answer 6

Honestly, at the ages you both are now, I don't think it really makes too much of a difference. At some points in your life, it might become difficult to relate to each other. But at this point, if the passion is there, go for it!! Just keep in mind that it might not always feel right in the future and make sure you love each other enough to make it through these difficult times together if you decide to make a commitment to each other (getting married). good luck!

Answer 7

Definitly not, you will actually enjoy the different level of maturity. There is by the way 10 1/2 years between my wife and I and we couldn't love each other more. Married 7 years in September

Answer 8

My parents are 10 years apart, and 27 years later things to be working out just fine:) They beat the 50 percent divorce rate which is more than I can say for couples that are exactly the same age.

GO FOR IT.

Answer 9

No that is not a big deal. I see no problem with a age difference like that.

Answer 10

It's not a big deal. It's how you get along that means something. Age makes no difference. I usually go with guys l0 years younger so older is fine, its just in a matter of how you feel about it.

Answer 11

No big deal. I was 26 and my husband was 36 when we got married. We celebrated our 25th anniversary last October. If you're compatible, why let age get in the way?