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My personal limit is about 5 years apart but I don't really know why, maybe I just like the number. I've seen happy couples with about 10 years apart and angst couples with about 1-2 years apart so I don't think age matters at all as long as people feel good around each other.
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There's 9 years between me and my boyfriend. I've always preferred older guys, most guys my age arent at the same mind of maturity as iam. Im 19 years old and my bf is 28. I have no problem with age difference unless one of the persons are under 18.
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My own limit would be 1 or 2 years older than me, but for other people, I think that if they're below the age of 21, they should date someone more closely to their age. I know someone who's 17 at the moment and dating someone a few years older than her. Due to this, her and her boyfriend don't get to spend a lot of time together, because he's busy with college work. At some point though, when you reach a certain age where you already have a job and don't have any school/college, age stops mattering altogether. My mom and her boyfriend are 11 years apart, and they certainly get along better than she did with my dad and all of her other past boyfriends.
Anyone over 21 is fair game for me, as long as they are mature enough. I'm 29.
Age to me is not a big deal, I'm 19 for example and my last boyfriend was 25, that's a 6 year age difference. Which I don't really think is a big deal, I've had boyfriends with a bigger age gap then that and we were a very happy couple, If he was not in that car crash a few months ago we would still be together. He was an amazing guy and made me very happy, so no, age differences are not a bi deal but that's just me.
To me, it only matters when one of them is underage.
As long as both people are adults I don't care.
Personally, I've had feelings for someone in their mid 40's (I'm 19).
Also people in the 30's regularly seem attractive to me. But their age isn't really an issue for me- if it even comes up it's from them:
"You're a little young, aren't you?"
And that's when I know it's not gonna work out.
But I'm very peculiar about who I like.
The more mature and sensible types that I like are usually older.
As long as both people are adults I don't care.
Personally, I've had feelings for someone in their mid 40's (I'm 19).
Also people in the 30's regularly seem attractive to me. But their age isn't really an issue for me- if it even comes up it's from them:
"You're a little young, aren't you?"
And that's when I know it's not gonna work out.
But I'm very peculiar about who I like.
The more mature and sensible types that I like are usually older.
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Eh, there's a big difference between two people who genuinely don't mind an age difference because they care about each other and an older guy or gal who just want to be with a young person for looks/age only. If you're both legal and can make it work, more power to you.
Does age matter?
As said by a few, depends on the legal aspects. If you are of legal ages, then it just boils down to compatibility. If you click with each other, why worry if you are 3,5,10,12 years different?
Yes. I can see a few aspects because of age differences getting in the way. When there are many years difference, then a few things can pop up. You are from a different era. You've grown up with different views.
But, for me, I don't see a problem with age. If you want it to work out, it will work out. You just have to try.
As said by a few, depends on the legal aspects. If you are of legal ages, then it just boils down to compatibility. If you click with each other, why worry if you are 3,5,10,12 years different?
Yes. I can see a few aspects because of age differences getting in the way. When there are many years difference, then a few things can pop up. You are from a different era. You've grown up with different views.
But, for me, I don't see a problem with age. If you want it to work out, it will work out. You just have to try.
I personally could never date someone my own age or younger. xD
Me and my boyfriend are 2 years apart, and we didn't start dating until he was done highschool.
but i mean, I've seen couples with a 10 year difference, and they've worked past it all. I mean, they were put down for it in the beginnings, but it's their choices.
....though, i draw the line when one is still in highschool dating someone 7-10 years older >>;;
Me and my boyfriend are 2 years apart, and we didn't start dating until he was done highschool.
but i mean, I've seen couples with a 10 year difference, and they've worked past it all. I mean, they were put down for it in the beginnings, but it's their choices.
....though, i draw the line when one is still in highschool dating someone 7-10 years older >>;;
I'm not really a fan of huge age differences between couples, but by no means am I against it.
Personally, I think it's just a lot harder to be able to relate. The larger the age gap, the bigger the differences in what's going on in your lives. But I mean, if two people who are 20 years apart find love together and are happy, then have at it. I just don't think i'd go any higher than 6 or 7 years for me.
Personally, I think it's just a lot harder to be able to relate. The larger the age gap, the bigger the differences in what's going on in your lives. But I mean, if two people who are 20 years apart find love together and are happy, then have at it. I just don't think i'd go any higher than 6 or 7 years for me.
A year ago I would have said that they had to be older. I wanted the more mature, then I met my soul mate. He is younger then me by a year and a few months. It can be hard at times when people ask us our ages but I love him.
Haha, my grandparents are 11 years apart. Age doesn't carry much weight for me.
i would think it would depend on the people in the relationship and there maturity ,
of course at 16 and an 40 year old no way but like 6 years difference depending on the age of the people dosn't seem a problem ex 28 an 32 wouldn't have a problem with it
of course at 16 and an 40 year old no way but like 6 years difference depending on the age of the people dosn't seem a problem ex 28 an 32 wouldn't have a problem with it
I feel like it does in a sense. Especially if you're someone who's younger, like I am.
Like you wouldn't see me, a 16 year old, dating someone who's well into their twenties. A reasonable range for someone my age, in my opinion, is no more than 2-3 years older/younger (although a 16 year older dating a 13 year old would be a little.. strange.)
Like you wouldn't see me, a 16 year old, dating someone who's well into their twenties. A reasonable range for someone my age, in my opinion, is no more than 2-3 years older/younger (although a 16 year older dating a 13 year old would be a little.. strange.)