Can I marry a man who is 22 years older than me?

Question

I love him and want to marry him. I am 20. I know the age difference is big, but I can't imagine living w/out him. He makes me feel special and I feel myself around him. I also feel like he is the only one who understands me.

Answer 1

I think you answered your own question.

If its moral? Then yeah, I'm all for love!

Answer 2

Well since U have to ask....U might want to step back and evaluate and re-evaluate the whole picture!!

Love is a Wonderful thing and when UR in the moment or moments it is unforgettable and even incredible, however, make sure U take everything into consideration and know in heart of hearts that it is the real thing and U accept everything and anything he might bring to the marriage. He does have 22 more years of living than U do!!

Think about it!!

Good Luck!!

Answer 3

if this man feels the same as you feel then i say do you! that is a huge age difference and when i see relationships like that i wonder if the younger person is falling for the father figure she never had and wished she did. it happens and you could be totoally be mistaking your feelings for the wrong thing. i am a young woman who tends to fall for older men who give me the attention i feel i never had from a father figure in my life. dont be a fool. your still young and have some playing around to do. just think hard about this major step in your life before you actually say i do. best of luck

Answer 4

Technically it's legal, but it's still pretty messed up. If he's 22 years older I can guarantee he's not interested in you for your scintillating conversation.

So you feel misunderstood. So what. Every 20 year-old feels that way. How can you be sure he's not just taking advantage of your insecurity? You can't.

Don't get married. Put it off. If I'm wrong and this really is "true love," it will still be true four or five years from now.

Answer 5

Don't be reading more into this than there is. Has he been married before? Does he have kids? Has he asked you to marry him or have you just begun to date? You know a man 44 yrs old could be viewing a 20 yr old as arm candy. He also could be going thru his mid life crisis and want to see if he's "still got it"

Take it slow,honey.

Answer 6

Sure you can, but I wouldn't recommend it. I married a man that was 16 years older than me. I was about your age. It was the biggest mistake of my life! The age gap was more like the Grand Canyon.

Maybe you, like I did, find the stability very attractive. You are safe because he's older and he's got to be thankful to have a young one like you.

Don't do it.

Answer 7

I married someone 30 years older than I when I was 19. We are now divorced. Of course, he was very abusive and controlling, and may be very different than your prospective man. If you truly think you will be happy, go for it! It just did not work well AT ALL for me!

Answer 8

hmmm, the question should it be:" do I want to marry a man 22 years older than me" because you can marry him, why not? I never heard of love being prejudice, and there's no law that says you can not, if you love him, go for it!

Answer 9

yes.
Just remember that when you are 40 and in your prime, he will be 62, and probably won't be able to keep you satisfied.
it will be worse when you are just 50, and he's 72, or you're 65, and he's 87!
Younger men you will begin to find more attractive by the time you are 40, and you will be soooo tempted!

Answer 10

Sure, you can.
Whether you should... that's another question. Since you're asking it shows the the age gap is a big issue to you.
Answer: No.

Answer 11

Its not illagle so what lol and ur only an pedophile if ur under 18