Is it true when they say that age is only a number when dating? I like this guy who is 6 years younger than me

Question

I am 25 and he is 19.

Answer 1

If you like him, he likes you, make it work! He's of a legal age and you are interested, that's all that should matter :) Personally, because men mature slower than women, I would definitely recommend to go older rather than younger, but it could work for you. My husband is 7 years older than me and we're going strong! Good luck!

Answer 2

I am 46 and live with a beautiful woman of 40 and the age difference is negligable, infact there is no difference because of our compatability.
I dated someone 10 years younger than me 11 years ago and becaus they were immature there was a great difference outside the bedroom.
Ishe mature enough for you, does he have a thought process similar to you?
It's all about comapability and the age gap is quite big between you at the age you are at now but will be less of a gap if he was mid twenties as by them he will have more of an idea oflife and what he needs and wants.

Answer 3

Look,
I'm a dad with eight kids, with three of them old enough to make that choice, and yes, they have chosen to marry. So far, all have chosen very well. You are 25, he is only 19. Remember, boys mature a little slower then girls. At nineteen, he is not going to know, for sure, what he wants. If you continue to date him, be mindful that his feelings might fluctuate rapidly in either direction. If both of you were three years older, I would say the age difference was no big deal, but the fact that he is only 19 gives me serious pause. He might be flattered that you are attentive to him and he might not have had many social as well as personal relationships to give him the depth of perspective he is going to need to guide him. Give him lots of time before asking for a firm comitment from him, be sure that he is emotionally, finacially, spiritually able to make this a real realationship, and if you are just playing with him . . . you would be cheating him and your self. Be sure of your own feelings. Are you looking for a spouse, a toy or a mothering project? Only you can really answer that for yourself. Regardless of your personal answer, give the 19 year old his emotional freedom to mature to become his best personal man. Good luck to both of you!

Answer 4

Normally I would say that age really is just a number. BUT, you have to consider the maturity level differences between men and women. Its said that men mature at a slower rate than women. Being that you are 25 years old, you are going to start thinking about marriage and things that are important to your future. HE, on the other hand, wants to party. He isn't even of drinking age yet. He has a lot of growing up to do.

There is no hurt in trying it out to see if it works, though.

Answer 5

Depends on his maturity levels. You have lived a little of life he hasn't. If he was 25 and you were 31 that is a different kettle of fish, because he has lived lived a little.He'd may be into fast cars and you are past all that. He is getting to an age he'll want just to go out with his mates and have a few beers.

Answer 6

Sometimes it is and sometimes it really tells you a lot. Depends on the people involved. If your immature for your age or hes mature for his age or if you just find he works well with your current life goals, wants, and needs; then it can be a good thing. My wife is 8 years older then me but I'm a Capricorn and I have an old soul. We both want a family and our family backgrounds are similar. Your wants and needs in a partner will differ from mine. Good luck your man if you chose to have him as so.

Answer 7

It depends on the individual because some guys don't act their age. Most guys I know are tend to act younger than they are. My current fwb is 25 and I am almost 20 so we are pretty much on the same level.

Answer 8

Men and women mature at different ages. At the age of 25, your wanting different things that him...I don't think it sounds like anything too promising for the future but for the now, do it if it makes you happy! Regardless, no matter what anyone says, do whatever you want because it makes you happy! Good luck babe!

Answer 9

I am not going to lie when I was 26 I did this. I didn't know he was that old and it kind of bothered me afterwards. As long as you are fine with it and you get along great then do it. I don't think I would do the same thing now but it all depends on how well you know yourself. If you know who you are and what you are looking for in a mate then you should be fine. As long as you found what you are looking for in that person. Then I say do it.

Answer 10

Yes ma'am, it is purely a number. If the person you're interested in has what you're looking for in a boyfriend / girlfriend, age does not matter. I'm 25 and my boyfriend is 38, so I understand completely where you're coming from. If anyone tries to give you grief, just ignore them. They don't understand what's going on in your heart or in your head.