What maximum age difference do you feel is appropriate in a relationship?

Question

Is there a limit? One year, two years, 10 years, age is just a number? Half your age plus 7??

And why?

That's funny Haz! I am dating someone nearly 9 years older than me, and you'd never know! In fact, at times I think I am more mature! LOL... Before him I dated a guy a couple years older and he was waaaaay too immature for me, I was years beyond him.

Answer 1

I would prefer 4 - 10 years as I feel older person is more mature and sensitive to your needs

Answer 2

That's up to each individual to decide. My personal prefeerence has always been +/- 10 yrs or less (as appropriate) but I've a girlfriend who's dating a guy 17 yrs her senior and they have a great relationship.

Personally, I question relationships where there is a generation gap. If the person you are dating is old enough to be your parent, or young enough to be your child, there's something going on besides romantic attraction.

Answer 3

As long as they are consenting adults (over 18) I don't have a problem with any age difference. If it was that big of a deal, then I don't think people that far off in age would even get together in the first place.

Answer 4

I was divorced when I was 32. I dated two different women who were ten years younger than me when I was single (yeah, I know...dirty old man) I was amazed how much ten years difference can be in a relationship. So, just speaking from my past experiences, I'd keep the difference closer, about five years.

Answer 5

I wouldn't date anyone the age of my children 26 and 31 because it feels like I am their mother to them inside of a girlfriend.

Answer 6

age is just a number. all parties being of legal age then I dont think there are any "rules". Whatever the people involved feel.

Answer 7

10yers older 5 years younger if you are over 35