2007-10-24 03:55:45 · 22 answers · asked by newtral90 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
You're talking about a 25 year age gap, and one party who is BARELY an adult. Therefore, there are HUGE differences in things such as maturity, life experience, goals, etc.
My opinion---it won't last long, and in all likelihood, they both have some issues that need to be resolved.
With that said, my grandparents had a 20 year age gap, and they had a great marriage. But my grandmother was *35* when she met him. That's a totally different thing than being 18.
2007-10-24 04:11:06 · answer #1 · answered by kp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say age ain't nothing but a number but in this case my father instincts take over I could not let my 18 year old marry a 43 year old man I am only 40, what would i call you? a lot of things but son would not be one....
2007-10-24 04:21:34 · answer #2 · answered by getatjayr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that eventually is will cause problems down the road. a person who is 18 is very young and not yet experienced all the things that a young person would want to in life. the 43 year old has been there and done that several times over. at that age, it's also a maturity level thing. i'm only 29 and i can't stand teenagers.
2007-10-24 04:11:33 · answer #3 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Without knowing anything about the people, I don't like it.
It doesn't sound healthy for either person. But that's without knowing anything about the people involved. There are a lot of gray areas in life. If both people are in love and of sound mind then I don't see anything wrong with it.
I think most 18 years old are too young for marriage. What's the rush? I waited until I was 32. It's worked out well but we are all different. I have a cousin who married at 38. I have a friend who married in her twenties and it's worked out great.
The people that I know that married young, it doesn't seem to have worked out as well. (divorce) But since we are all different on differences that matter, it's up to the people involved.
2007-10-24 04:00:54 · answer #4 · answered by Unsub29 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm married my husband is 22 years older than me and we have a newborn but he treats me like I'm his child also so I would say it's avery bad idea the 43 year old needs to find someone their own age
2007-10-24 05:01:36 · answer #5 · answered by stormieford 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh, I guess if they were both handicapped or mentally slow it would be ok. Or if the eighteen year old were severely overweight and would have trouble finding someone else. It's a very odd attraction with such a large age gap. I have a feeling she's not even eighteen, she's probably even younger and you don't dare put that on yahoo
2007-10-24 04:10:34 · answer #6 · answered by Brittney 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this day and age , people are finding out that it's not the age difference that really matters , just that there is a strong bond between this couple and who cares what other people think about the age differance . If these 2 people are happy , then so be it .
2007-10-24 04:18:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think it's pretty disgusting. if a 43 year old and an 18 year old actually have something in common, then that just tells me both are very immature.
2007-10-24 04:00:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have to wonder if the older person is a pedophile or if it is a legitimate love situation.
I was involved in a relationship with a large age difference once. We both took it seriously so I know it is possible to be 'real'.
I highly recommend marriage or couples counseling for both people to ensure that this is what they really want for themselves.
2007-10-24 04:00:14 · answer #9 · answered by nova_queen_28 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like she needs a father figure and hes going through mid life
2007-10-24 04:00:58 · answer #10 · answered by just ask 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋