Does age really matter in relationships?

Age doesn't matter. Most of my boyfriends have been younger than me. I'm 23 and my boyfriend is 17. When I was 18 I dated a 10 year old.

No big deal.

 

>.< i think its a big deal, but it's IMO for me...>.< *talking about the 10 year old*

 

Age shouldn't matter as long as there is a love connection, but I wouldn't be able to be in love with someone 3 or more years younger than me.

 

i'd be almost the same, i have liked someone a few years older than me.​

 

A few years isn't anything when your young but over the age of 20 I guess that 10 years would be my grand final limit on the age gap otherwise it'd just be weird.

At the moment I won't go out with anyone over 2 years older or younger than myself.

 

Yeah, see thats good and as far as I could go without feeling weird.

 

Personally, I think a limit of ten years is good. Anything more than that is just... yucky.​

 

yeah, i mean, my mum and step-dad have a 12 year age gap between them and they still love each other, i find it a bit strange but as long as they're happy i wont say anything.​

 

yeah, its a shame that a lot of people are like that.​

 

No it ****ing isn't :'D

It's not our faults on our age. it's not like we could've been born another time, on our own will.. and besides, when everyone reaches the age of 18, it doesn't matter anymore...

I've dated older, and younger... it doesn't matter to me anymore on how old someone is. You can still love them <3

 

Depends on how old they are from each other..
4-6 years yea whatever..
10+ = wow..

If I was dating someone 10 years younger than me; that person would be a kindergardener. =/

 

Doesn't neccessarily mean that she is a gold digger, he could also be a cradle snatcher. Way to stereotype.

I agree with this post entirely. There is more to age than just a number.

Yeah, sorry and all but I really don't believe that. 23 and 17 that is believable, but I highly doubt you dated a 10 year old when you were 18.



Personally I don't think that age matters, but it all depends on what ages you are talking about. A 12 year old dating a 30 year old for example would be wrong. Whereas a 19 year old dating a 30 year old, not so much of an issue.

The maturity at different ages (both physical and mental) plays a huge role in whether it is "right" or not. As long as both people are fully aware of what they are doing and both are mature enough to handle not only the relationship but also the consequences (people gossiping, staring etc) then I see no issue with it.

 

I don't really think so.

Sure, some may think it's freaky [well honestly I do xD, when they're REAL far, but only a bit]. I mean what can I say? It's love. It doesn't really matter what age you are as long as that whoever your with, no matter how old/young he/she may be, makes you happy. You two enjoy your time together and stuff. So no, age doesn't matter at all. It's all in the heart~ :]

 

Not really, no...

But it's kinda strange if you were like 20 and dating someone 50.

I personally think it goes a little over the edge.

 

I think anyone who is under the age of 16 dating people who are 10 years or so older bothers me. But over 18 and doing that isnt to bad. Just not 40 year gaps thats a bit to much even 30 i'd say. But if its love,who cares.

 

No age doesn't matter.If you love someone and they love you back then it doesn't matter.But i would put a limit on it of about 4-5 years to be honest.

 

i'll say yes to that.

I mean, i tried to date someone younger then me and she was really clingy and vain. I would prefer to date someone who has had some experience in life. Versus the person i'm dating now, she's perfect for me.

 

You have a good point sorcerer.It just depends on perspective really.

 

i actually read from somewhere that the acceptable age difference is:

half the older person's age + 7 years

that as being the biggest age difference that is accepted by society. it's not a rule, but stuff beyond that is tended to be looked down upon.

i don't think age matters as long as it's not some adult taking advantage of a young person (or the otherway around)