ever had a big age gap in a relationship?
473018
I am 50 and my gf is 20.  We get along fantastically!
1024728
i don't think that is a matter of age but a matter of how close you two are emotionally. you'll know when you're ready.
764618
The thought of dating a guy that's younger than me for some reason freaks me out. I'm nearly 19 and I've been dating my boyfriend for 2 years and he's 23. Our age gap works out wonderfully. I think as long as you have a lot in common and you're at the same/ver similar point in your lives the relationship can work. \n\nThat being said I personally wouldn't date anyone over 25 at my age. I'd be wondering why they were interested in someone so much younger.. It disgusts me when I see a man in his 40's + with some teenage girl. Ugh makes me think he should be castrated.\n\n-Elise
522823
No, you should be with someone closer to your age.  I know the difference in years doesn't sound like that many but at this age when you are growing and changing so fast, it really is.
744108
Every relationship is different.  Age doesn't really play a factor (unless the guy is 95 and in a wheelchair and the girl is 20).
771515
Especially around your age, I would judge based on maturity more then age.  I've seen people with a 4 year difference have a great, stable, long term relationship.  In general, though +/- 2 years from your age is a good guideline.
1080586
when i was 21 i was going out with a girl who was 16. we had a great relationship for almost 2 years and if i had a chance to do it all again i would. the only problem was that as she got older and matured we drifted apart but that can happen with any relationship no matter what age you are. give it a try but don't let him use his age and experience to get you to do anything you don't want to. good luck, hope all goes well
337860
When you're together does it feel like you're 17 years apart?\n\nThe older you are, the smaller that gap seems. There is big difference between a 17 yo dating a 34 yo and a 32 yo dating a 49 yo. \n\nAre you at very different places in your lives right now, mostly due to age? (Ex.: college student vs. granparent)\n\nAge is just a number, if you both seem to be on the same level emotionally, and are truly in love, more power to you.
1039954
Most of the time, yes. \n\nMost of the time, the older of the pair will be anchor in the relationship, being wiser and all. 17 years a good gap for a girl in her 30s and over (i.e. the man's the one 17 years older)\n\nIf ayoung person's in a relationship with another young one, say they're both under 25; usually it takes a lot more than love to keep the two together. Young love are more fragile.
1154812
Sure! Why not? As long as you get along and enjoy each others company, there should be no reason to let age get in the way. However, the only thing that I might be concerned with would be for the difference in maturity levels. There is a big difference in the majority level of a 27 yr old female as opposed to a 19 yr old male. As most men are concerned, they take a lot longer to mature emotionally and mentally than woman. However, for all I know, you could be a very mature male. Every situation is different, and as long as you are attracted to each other and are having fun, there is no reason why it can't work!
71234
I think the maturity level of the two persons involved makes a difference, I mean if you are both willing to accept each other for who you are and for how well you get along, similar interests, good communication, respect, and love. If things are good between the two of you, age should not make a difference. My boyfriend is 22 years younger than I am, we have been together for over two years and things are great! I know what you are talking about though. Finding the right person to share your life with is difficult enough. Age should not be an issue. Let him know this, and let him know how you feel about him, that's about all you can do, the rest is up to him.
432853
how long have you been dating? over a year, probably.
431367
When I was 17 I fell in love with a girl from our church (a large one) who was 16. But both the church and her parents frowned on the relationship because she was a junior in high school and I was in college.  They let her date a guy who was 18 because he was still in high school, but not me. So we snuck around it and ended up necking in the sanctuary when we were supposed to be in bible study.  Sweet!
483932
My parents were 18 years apart, Id have to say, this is fine, or I wouldnt be here  haha.. However.... I think it depends on the age , not the age gap so much, if there 18 y/o and dating a 35 y/o thats not right.... If yer 30 and dating a 45 y/o, I think thats ok, Maturity has to be there... Just my opinion...
1058274
As long as two adults find a common ground, they work. My BF is 20 years older (I'm 27) and I can't imagine my life without him. We are on the same level in so many ways - maturity, goals, opinion, etc. Like any relationship, it comes down to a balance of give & take, acceptance, and respecting each other. I believe people come into our lives for a reason, and we learn and grow from them. Being in love is the greatest feeling in the world and age shouldn't stop anyone from experienceing it.
719675
age should never be a problem in a relationship. if you really love the person, then their age shouldnt matter to you or anyone else. my friend's parents have a 20 year age difference and they're perfectly happy. just be happy and dont care about what other people say
938983
So what! Age doesn't really matter when two people are in love with each other. At 18 you are already at a legal age with all the rights appurtenant to you as a woman...how much more at 19. A ten year gap is not really that much. There are some who got married to a person half or twice as much their age but they still live a happy and successful married life. There are also those who married a partner about their age but still a failure in their marriage...so...age differences really don't matter...what matters most is how you love, understand and respect each other as a person. Good luck!