if i am 53 and you are 42 would you have a problem with our relationship if we had one?
482946
no, i was with someone that was 10 years older than myself. age is only a number, & in the long run there should be no problems, because you both would be mature enough to know that age is only a #.
1042803
I was 46 when I divorced.  The first woman I dated was just being grateful for my helping her get a job.  She was 30.  I found a vast cultural gulf between us and we were unable to bridge it.  For example, the most significant even in my life was the U.S. war in Vietnam.  She was nearly as far removed from Vietnam as I was from WWII.   The war, and the war protests, were significant in forming many of my lasting attitudes about all sorts of subjects but that influence was foreign to her.  So, it is not the age difference, but the cultural difference that killed our relationship.  Little things like whether a man would wear a ball cap while sitting at a restaurant table.  Many men of my age find that incredibly rude while younger men do not.  Some feel those type of things can be overcome.  Perhaps so.  Good luck
785516
I would be a little annoyed, but I'd move on. I would never date a guy that much older than me. (I'm a senior, luckily.)
133857
I'm attracted to older guys. I don't see a problem with it, honestly. Just make sure you both have similar goals for a relationship. If he is wanting to settle down and lead a nice, quiet life, and you want to go out on the town and party, it won't work. Make sure your priorities for the relationship parallel first.
133766
Not if you are both mature...
560251
and your point is???  My husband is 10 years older than me i was 17 he was 27 when we meet
1181370
Yes and No. Legally you are an adult, in reality you are still inmature as an adult.  It's unlikely (possiable but unlikely) you will remain with who ever you are with at this age. I'd have to know the both of you to give a fair opinion on if I thought it would be right.  Best of luck whatever you decide.
1006060
I AM 53 YEARS YOUNG.  I MET MY WIFE WHEN WE WERE IN OUR SOPHOMORE YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL, AND AHVE BEEN TOGETHER EVER SINCE.  HOW MANY WOMEN HAVE I BEEN WITH?  VERY PROUDLY I ANSWER, 1!\nI KNOW WE ARE FREAKS IN TODAYS SOCIETY.  BU TI LOOVE MY WIFE EVEN TO THIS DAY AND I LOVE HER MORE EACH AND EVERY DAY THAN BEFORE.
443223
Yes. Age is a number and providing the reason that both parties are together is not based on reasons other than love (lust?) then there is not a problem.  That is the question that needs to be seriously consulted however.  There is no law being broken and if they are happy then so what. You must also take into account the maturity of both people.  I knew people at 14 who were more mature than those aged 20, likewise now, I know 25-30 year olds who have the maturity of a late teen.\n\n(and no, I'm not a 40year old dating a teenage girl, I'm 22...and prefer men anyway ;-p)
678884
honey, if you're married then the age difference should be the least of your worries.
340238
Age is just a number. If everything is right then I would not worry about it. My husband is 7 years younger than myself and I act a lot younger than him...lol
575395
as long as she doesn't think you're too old, then no.  When my husband and I met, I was 18 and he was almost 27.  At the time I was impressed with how much more mature he was than the guys my own age.
1077794
There is nothing wrong at all with that. Don't let yourself get wrapped up in the whole 'age thing'.  If he makes you happy and you enjoy his company, then that's all that matters.
239333
I don't think there's anything wrong with it.I have younger men interested in me and I just go with the flow. Age doesn't matter as long as you are both adults.
229049
Anymore it is not that uncommon.  50 years ago you would have been in bad shape.  The most important thing is that you love and take care of your little bundle of joy!
329367
When I was 20 I dated a guy who was 26... it was fine for awhile but it didn't last.  I say if you feel like you're on the same level maturity wise and he treats you right, go ahead!
968135
There is nothing wrong with an older man, my husband is 13 years my senior!