I'm 37 and dating a 20 year woman, does age matter?
369097
POP YOUR COLLAR PIMP, KEEP IT UP.
81964
If you think she is hiding something, she probably is.  I am 38, and I would have to say we don't have any certain characteristics.  I am assuming you are involved in a relationship with this person?  If thats the case, you need to reevalute the situation.  Seems to me you are lacking trust, honesty, and communication.  Why would you even want to persue it?
777105
Kinda have to laugh at that one. I don't even think of late 20's as a age difference. I'm 36, recently dated a 28 yr old. We would occasionally laugh and he'd call me a cradle robber, and i'd call him a silly boy, but it's all in play. As long as you are emotionally responsible, then the conversation should flow naturally. (I'm into 80's music and star wars~~ yes geeky, I know, but typical of the ladies my age....).... Try starting with stuff like that.
513002
Wow, a gentleman over 50 who wants to date.  What a rarity you are and I get the idea that you don't even know it!  She appears to need to spread her wings a bit and find out what the dating life is all about these days - trust me, it is a LOT different than when she was 20!  Let her find out.  You can't change that and you can't rush it and you can't even influence that, except, perhaps, to make her leave you alone completely.  You might want to consider doing the same thing - the spread the wings kind of thing.  See others!  Go out and DO things!  Meet people - again, trust me, there are ladies out there who are looking for you!  You will find companionship out there that will perhaps exceed what you have had with her.  You may even find passion!!!  (And if you do, practice safe sex.)  There is a world out there beyond exclusivity with her - take a look at it.
673353
Nothing is wrong with it as long as it is consentual and a relationship based on respect and affection.  When I was 18 I dated a 44 year old guy, we stayed together for 3 years and we're still great friends.  \n\nHowever I've also known older men that prey on younger women and men because they are less experianced, and use them for sex, like that they can easily control them, or fetishize them to a startling extreme.  That is not cool to me because it lacks the fundamental respect for their partner.\n\nIt doesn't matter if your bf is 18 or 85, you should both be treating each other as equals with respect and no exploitation.  That advice goes to couples who are the same age too.
111015
I am 32, husband is 31.\n\nI don't think the age difference is that drastic, having dated a 38 yr old at 19. \n\nI think a lot of older guys like younger women.  Why??? (boy am I going to catch flack for this, ready....?)\n\nBECAUSE THEY'RE NICE.  Women your age (37) have been married & divorced, probably a couple of times by now.  They are overall jaded and in survival mode.  They have kids, probably (which is not that big of a deal but has a lot to do with their priorities in finding another partner, which is as it should be.)  I am not saying all women are like this, but I bet more than a few are, and I bet you dated them too, right?\n\nAt 22, most women are still open to being hurt, and just don't have as much baggage.  I married first at that age & had my daughter- was divorced a couple of years later and was a little bitter & wary.  2 wacko heartbreaking guys later, and I just decided to let go & see.  Enter fabulous now husband.  It's all OK. \n\nI think if you love her, she loves you, and you treat each other with respect and want the same things...\n\nGO FOR IT HONEY!  \n\nAge isn't much when it comes to love.
852404
nahh..in love age doesnt matter..besides if the two of you are experiencing true love well theres nothing wrong with it.
1091392
It depends on the 2 people dating and how mature they are
794648
You don't say how old you are or how old she is....It could be okay if both of you are of legal age.  I have a feeling one of you isn't.
1175898
as long as you're both at the age of consent or older... you're cool... 27 is more than an appropriate age
876899
If you're 30 and she is 10, stay away from her.  However, if you are 70 and she is 50 - go for it, if the feeling is mutual.\n\nIt IS wrong if she is a minor or of immature character.  It is NOT wrong if you are both legal, competent adults in love.   If this is the case, and you love her - I hope she loves you too.\n\nLoves involves a shared life, shared values, mutual respect, and regular communication.
800537
If there's a connection, there's a connection! It doesn't matter the age difference, or who's older.\n\nPersonally, i have a preference for older men - i like the whole 'being protected' thing and somehow i can't really see a younger man offering as much comfort!\n\nBut to each her/his own - it all depends on what you want out of the relationship, and whether the other person is ready and able to give it to you. \n\nMaybe ask yourself what the younger man wants from you? If you can tell he's serious about the relationship and not just wanting a "trophy older woman", then by all means :)
1137947
why not!!! Age difference doesn't matter, once the two people get on great. All the best for the future! Love doesn't know any limits!!!!
562636
Love at first sight is very possible, age does matter though, I think. I am 25 and I was dating a 21 year old and he was way too immature for me. I also dated a 37 year old and I was way too energetic for him. You need to be with someone that likes most of the same things you do. Men don't have a brain until they are in their late 30's anyway.
1063647
there isn't anything wrong with you dating a woman old enough to be your mother. the problem only comes if you or she are doing it with an underlying motive. be careful.
948302
In my opinion anywhere above twenty years is too much of an age difference. I have no doubt in my mind at all that you and your girl will live a happy life together forever. As long as you are both treating each other with respect and courtesy then you should be just fine. Loving her is part of it but you also have to show her that you love her. Maybe you should renew your vows if you're married (hope you know what that means), or plan a surprise trip to a country she has always wanted to visit. I know that might sound like a hassle and quite a chunk of dough out of your pocket but from your description it sounds like it might be the only thing that will work... good luck in resolving this conflict, i will keep you and your girlfriend in my thoughts and prayers
102529
I believe age has no difference when it comes to loving someone. If you're married and have no intention to part with your present wife, don't make any promises to that girl which you can't keep. If you're single and this romance might develop into something else, do go ahead and don't let this chance pass by you. I have a son with a man who's 20 years older than me. He was lying to me about being divorced and we spend 2 years living together as man and wife. When I had a baby, I found out he was married and had a wife in another country. We're no longer together, but I tell you age has nothing to do with this. I love every moment we spent together except for his lies that screwed up my whole life. Don't do this to the girl you liked, but definitely enjoy every moment of this feeling if it's rightfully yours regardless of the age difference. Good luck! Nika