Age Difference......?

Question

Is there anyone who is married to someone and the age different is 10+? I am just wondering if it could work out and what are some of the problems. Not in that kind of relationship yet, just thinking bout it. Thanks

Answer 1

I am. I am 25 and my husband is 35. We met four years ago and the chemistry and magic was just there! I have always been considered very mature, and so is he, but he is also full of youth, in a way, too. VERY RARELY do we think about the age difference. To us, it seems like we're the same age. The only thing is when we think back to the past and have different experiences when we were younger based on the different decade. I think age certainly does not matter as long as there is interest on both sides. For it to work out, both people shouldn't really be affected by the age difference. Let your heart rule the relationship, not numbers. That's my take.

Answer 2

My husband is 28 years older than me and we have a great relationship. It all depends on your maturity levels and what you expect out of life. My marriage works well because we have so much in common and neither one of us wants children. The only time I think about the age difference is when I think about what happens when he dies. I know I will be devastated and probably only 50 or so, but finding true love and getting to spend 20 years together makes it worth the while. Besides, you never know how long you have in this world, so you should do what makes you happy.

As far as just dating someone who is significantly older or younger, I would say there are pros and cons to everything. Maybe there are some things you like to do that would not interest a much younger/older person, but you can save those activities for friends. I was lucky since my husband shares all of my interests. Good luck to you!

Answer 3

Look it depends.
My Grandmother married my grandfather who was about 21 years older than her and the were together until he died. She was unhappy because the age difference was so great that when he was retired and wanting to do things that retired people do she was still young and wanting to go out and have fun but she couldn't. My step-sister is in this same boat too. She is 22 and her partner is 40-something, they are working out ok.
Back about 50 years ago it was ok for a man to marry a younger woman no matter how much younger, but now it's frowned upon in society. I believe as long as you respect and love each other who cares!

Answer 4

If you're both over 23 or so, (Too much changes between 18-22) then you should be fine. For instance an 18 y o with a 28 is NOT GOOD. So My dad is 14 years older than mom. They have had a beautiful partnership and marriage for more than 40 years. :)

Answer 5

my husband is 12 years older than me. we dated for 5 years before getting married, lived together 2 years in that time before getting married, and have now been married 2 1/2 years, and have owned our own home 1 1/2 years. we don't see it as an issue. im too old for my age, and men are usually immature (lol), so it evens out. i pick on him about it a lot; "i was in third grade when you were in operation desert storm", yadda, yadda, yadda. we never really fight, perse; i mean, we get into spats, like everyone. but they never have anything to do with age issues.
plus, his aunt and uncle have the same age difference and have been married 20+ years with no problems. so it can work, and it does :)

Answer 6

I am not in that type of situation .. but I have some really good friends who are.

One friend has a great advantage because the other person is so settled that they allow them to do mature things with their friends - and is understanding.

Sometimes, the age difference presents differences in interests. Age differences can sometimes make a difference in physical activies, sexual desires, health problems, retirement, etc.

Answer 7

Well, I am 31 and my husband is 43. We have been happily married for almost eight years and have three little boys. Besides teasing each other once in a while, it really does not affect us at all. In fact I rarely even think of it.

Answer 8

Yeah my sister is 10 years older than her husband and they have a wonderful relationship.

Answer 9

My dad is 13 years older than my mom. It definately could work out.
Good luck in your future relationship!

Answer 10

age and love knows no difference if both care about each other my dad married a woman and he.s .35. years older than her and both get along good. it. fact.