How much difference does age make in a relationship?
915432
I'm 44 and tend to date men in their late 20's to early 30's.\n\nI find that the energy of a younger man makes me feel younger and more energetic. We can also learn a lot from each other.\n\nI have encountered some narrow minds in the gay community....but that's the only issue.\n\n\nDate whomever you like. Be honest and sincere and demand the same from those around you.
687341
50 years gap, now that's too much. if you guys don't have this number of age gap, don't worry too much about it as long as you're in love to each other.
504991
age matters depending on the topic and mutual interests. If your not on the same wavelength someone is going to lose interest.
1017002
These relationships can work. What's important is that you both understand what each others differences and similarities are and understand each others background, values and beliefs. There must be respect for each other because both of you come different environments which is base on your age. I believe when two people take a chance and get to know each other, they will discover beautiful things about each other. This is true in any relationship. I believe the most important thing in a relationship is taking two people from various backgrounds and the joy is making a relationship work. Remember there much give and take in any relationship.
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.
183333
It's not good, it's not bad.  Age doesn't really matter so long as you two like eachother.  Another way to think about it is that it's better that the girl be older than the guy than vise versa because if the guy is older it can look like he's rocking the cradle.  While if a girl's older then nothing outta hand is gonna happen. (Can't deny the double standard)
131618
What does age matter?  I am 22 and have been married for almost a year and a half.  And my husband turned 40 in January.  I also never dated anyone my age, at least not after I got out of high school.  I met my husband while we were both in the military...which i believe is one of the reasons that we hit it off so well.  What is more important to you?  Someone your age, or someone that shares your values, wants, and life experiences?  Who CARES if there is an age difference...as long as you care about the person you can work through that.
188218
yes age effects some love relation but to a certain extent only
647289
Age shouldn't matter between consenting adults.  My hubby and I have 18 years difference in age but we've been married 8 years.  Maturity matters, but in the eyes of the law, under 18 is a child and he can get into BIG trouble if ya'll are doing things you shouldn't be doing until after you turn 18.  After you're 18, you're able to do as you wish...
900586
Personally I believe when you really love someone, I don't think age is a problem. It is more of whether both of you can communicate with each other and both have you must be able to accept each other.
456808
what is the age difference i mean you dont want to destroy friendships, \n\ntalk to her see if she feels the same, unfortunately it sounds like there is a few years age difference maybe you should just leave it. i could be wrong and sound like a b***h and id be very sorry \n\nthen again depending i always say age doesn't matter as long as your in love but i do mean that t an extent
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
5445
The 2 year age difference don't matter because i am dating a girl who is 13 and I am 15 unless you are thinking about sex and he is too but your nor his parents will let it happen unless you have a dad like mine is and he dose too so age really don't matter to anyone unless it comes to that
180009
If it was like 40 years difference that probably wouldn't work. I don't see any problems with a 30 year old and a 20 year old. It could turn out to be a beautiful relationship.
930785
This is simply not enough information to answer in a helpful way. 11 years is not too much in all cases, depending on things like maturity, wanting the same things, sharing things in common, etc. The age alone is not a problem, but the greater the age difference is, typically it is harder to make things work over the long haul. That shouldn't discourage you though; even people who are 20 or more years different make it work!
119161
I think that the older we get, the smaller the age gap becomes.  Ex.  There are 8 years difference between you now.  At your age, that may seem like a lot, but when you are 30 and the other is 37, that doesn't seem so bad.  Back to an actual answer:  Do YOU think the gap is too big?  I agree that things will be different when you are 18, but if you are truely interested in the other as a person, then I think the age gap is dismissable. But that's just one person's opinion.
243032
I was 22, my girlfriend just turned 16\nwe had a 4.5years together\n\nage makes NO DIFFERENCE in love\n\nyou do as you please, just keep her happy