What's the biggest age difference there should be between partners?
928109
If love is blind, then it's also ageless.\n\nThere are the extreme cases that you hear about, that often involve celebrities. For instance, Charlie Chaplin was in his early 50s when he married Oona O'Neil (playwright Eugene O'Neil's daughter) when she was 17 or 18 years old. The had a long, happy marriage which produced 8 children, including the actress Geraldine Chaplin.\n\nPicasso fathered a child at the age of 80-something. And more recently, the late Tony Randall did the same thing with his wife, at the time 50 years younger.\n\nHowever, I think that the general level of attraction runs about 5-10 years in either direction, once you're in your 20s and beyond. There are practical considerations to think of if the age gap gets much wider than that.\n\nBut who ever said love is practical, either?\n\n______________________
560809
Just talk to him and communicate with each other about what you like and where you see your lives headed.  The scary part about an age difference is that there is an life experience gap.  You have to bridge that gap and talk about the differences in order to make that gap smaller.  In time if he can see that you are mature and closer to where he is headed in life he will see the age difference as a more minor thing in your relationship.
345557
Hey age doesn't matter! If the both of you are compatible with each other then go for it! That is what matters the most.
190240
Yes...How much younger is up to you and what you feel comfortable with.  Just be honest with yourself about what issues the age difference may create and if your willing to deal with them.  It is different for each person and each relationship.  Explore it and if you find it isn't right then end it and at least you will have learned something.
1091392
It depends on the 2 people dating and how mature they are
321371
It really depends on how old you are. If you are say, 22, and he is older than you are then, no, I don't think that the age difference is that big of a deal. If he is the younger one you should be at least 32 for the age differencet to be okay. One question, do his and your parents know the age difference? Are they okay with it? If not, find their reasons behind thinking that way. But, if the reasons are unreasonable based then don't worry about it. Overall, as long as you aren't illegal, I'd say that it is alright.
822461
Before "doing adult  stuff" i would consider the ages on both sides as well as the maturity and how GROWN UP we are,then before putting myself in that position of not knowing,would always check with partner where we are at and going.\nThus avoiding the complications and awkwardness of any situation.\nThey could cry RAPE at anytime,think how would you explain you wouldn`t and didn`t,always ask,even if it is just for GROWN UP stuff.\nAnd condoms are a great item,compare the price of a condom to the price of 18+yrs maintenance for a child.
429605
The best age is the age you feel ready and you know that you two are both emotionally and financially ready to settle down and begin the rest of your life with each other.  When both of you can think about that and both think that you are ready and wanting to, then that is the age you should marry.
815761
I don't think we should allow society to dictate age restrictions in relationships. There is a 21 year age gap between my boyfriend and I (I'm 27). I have never been happier in my life. Just like with any relationship, it needs to have the essentials like trust, understanding, communication, interests, goals, etc. If those elements are in place, then nothing else matters. Love is the greatest feeling in the world, and age shouldn't stop anyone from experiencing it.
902668
i dont think there is anything wrong in age gap teh choice is individuals what matters most is geniune love from both mates
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...
1003589
Age difference could be a factor, but not a big one. I would say that if she is great and if I think it is fair enough from both of our sides then it wouldn't matter if we have 10 years difference. It wouldn't matter if she is 15 years older then me or 10 years younger then me. But I wouldn't want any too young girl to be spoiled out her mind with me.
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!
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.
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.
477657
I'm 38 and my husband is 28. If you communicate well and are truly in love with each other age is just a number. How much younger are we talking ? It can be a little difficult at times when younger girls around 23-25 flirt with my husband but I trust him completely. We dont really feel an age difference, probably because he's usually more mature about things than I am. As long as your happy together and dont care what people think.....Go For it!!!!!!!!!!!
494750
As long as two adults find a common ground, relationships 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 love him for so many reasons - he is genuine; he's not out to find the next party or club, stay out all night with friends or worry about how fast he can get his car to go. 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.