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Let's face it, we've all had our shares of "EWWWWW PEDDOOO ALERTTT" moments. Right? I'm assuming. Is there a definite boundary as to where a certain age gap is just too much? My parents are actually 7 years apart, and I've seen larger age differences. What do you think? c;
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Where I live, the age range is 4 years.
I would rather have someone a year older then me at max, but I did go through a faze where I had a relationship with a 20 year old at the age of 13.
I would rather have someone a year older then me at max, but I did go through a faze where I had a relationship with a 20 year old at the age of 13.
It didn't end very well
I mean, while it was going on, it wasn't pretty, either.
I mean, while it was going on, it wasn't pretty, either.
My mom is 63 and my step dad is 43.
They've been together since I was 2 years old and married for about 12 years.
As for myself...I married someone 12 years older then me. That ended in divorce actually. Bad relationship there.
I've found I prefer my guys to be older as I've always dated guys between 2 and 12 years older then me.
My bf right now is 24.
As for my views on an age gap? I think that age is nothing but a number. If they're happy together then let them be happy. However I find it sick is a 30 year old is with someone whose younger then 18. But that's just me.
They've been together since I was 2 years old and married for about 12 years.
As for myself...I married someone 12 years older then me. That ended in divorce actually. Bad relationship there.
I've found I prefer my guys to be older as I've always dated guys between 2 and 12 years older then me.
My bf right now is 24.
As for my views on an age gap? I think that age is nothing but a number. If they're happy together then let them be happy. However I find it sick is a 30 year old is with someone whose younger then 18. But that's just me.
I think age matters a lot if the people in question are young and not much at all if they are older. I mean, if one person is 15 years old and the other person is 30 years old, that's just not right in my opinion. It's creepy, and I don't think a healthy 30 year old should really have enough in common with a 15 year old to build a serious relationship on. So it's kind of a red flag for some possible issues if you ask me. But I think if a 50 year old wants to date a 65 year old, for example, that would be fine. The stage of life difference is mostly what determines whether it's creepy or not for me more than the actual age difference.
When I was in middle school, I was only interested in guys my age. When I was in high school, I'd go about a year or two older or younger at most. When I was in my early 20s, I wouldn't date anyone over 30. Now I'm 28 and my partner is 32. We've been together for just over five years, so I haven't really thought about what my cutoff is in a while. I'd probably rather not date anyone over 38 right now though.
When I was in middle school, I was only interested in guys my age. When I was in high school, I'd go about a year or two older or younger at most. When I was in my early 20s, I wouldn't date anyone over 30. Now I'm 28 and my partner is 32. We've been together for just over five years, so I haven't really thought about what my cutoff is in a while. I'd probably rather not date anyone over 38 right now though.
Age matters to a certain extent, to me anyway, if the person is under sixteen (I live in Britain so 16 is the legal age for sex and marriage etc.) because all sorts of legal repercussions can be caused. Other than that, no, I don't think that age should be a big issue. My dad is eleven years older than my mum and my ex is six years older than me. As long as two people are happy together it doesn't matter. Love is love, right?
Aside from the obvious social "no-no's"
For myself, yes age matters. I can't date someone younger than me personally. I've done it, doesn't end well xD
For myself, yes age matters. I can't date someone younger than me personally. I've done it, doesn't end well xD
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I don't think age matters at all; it's just a question of understanding (whether all involved parties are able to grasp the situation and its implications) and compatibility. There are also legal issues to consider, depending on what age groups we're dealing with, though I don't necessarily agree with them in the first place.
Starkeyy wrote:Aside from the obvious social "no-no's"
For myself, yes age matters. I can't date someone younger than me personally. I've done it, doesn't end well xD
Ah, now that I think about it I wouldn't want to date someone younger than me. xD I like my guys to be older than me, even if it's not by a lot.
I think it all depends on how much the age difference is and how old the people are in the relationship. If it's a minor and an adult in a relationship -- well, if the age difference isn't by more then a few years, then I don't see any harm in it. Any more then two, maybe three, years? No.
I guess any age difference between two adults wouldn't really matter.
I guess any age difference between two adults wouldn't really matter.
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@ Sratocaster - :O! I've come to the same conclusion. Older guys for me. If they're younger I just treat them like a little brother.
@ Nightmare Boy - That's a good point, I think in most cases age doesn't matter at all if they truly are compatible. However, if one's still a minor, I feel that getting physical would be to early.
@ Llewellyn - At your last paragraph, I've had the same experiences. Guys my age when I'm younger, then slowly it starts to broaden. C:
@ Leiliana Farren - I'm on the same page as you. (:
@ Nightmare Boy - That's a good point, I think in most cases age doesn't matter at all if they truly are compatible. However, if one's still a minor, I feel that getting physical would be to early.
@ Llewellyn - At your last paragraph, I've had the same experiences. Guys my age when I'm younger, then slowly it starts to broaden. C:
@ Leiliana Farren - I'm on the same page as you. (:
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age isnt a huge thing. when i was 17 i had a 24 year old boyfriend.
i usually attract older guys for whatever reason.
i'm 18 now and someone who's 30 fancies me.
idunno...i have a feeling my family wouldn't be happy and would kick me out if i considered it...
good thing idon't want a boyfriend right now ahaha.
i usually attract older guys for whatever reason.
i'm 18 now and someone who's 30 fancies me.
idunno...i have a feeling my family wouldn't be happy and would kick me out if i considered it...
good thing idon't want a boyfriend right now ahaha.
To an extent, I'd say age does matter to an extent. Obviously, nothing like, a seven year old dating someone who is in their twenties, or say, a sixteen year old dating someone in their forties...
But I'd say, for me personally, anything between a ten year age difference would be acceptable, for me. I tend to frown upon relationships with overly huge age gaps between two people, because I feel it'll be extremely difficult to hold that relationship together with anything but infatuation.
I don't think I'd mind dating someone younger than me, (provided they are mature! :o) And as far as someone older than me, I don't think I'd mind either, but I'd be more wary of dating someone older than me, than dating someone younger. D: Just my honest opinion.
But I'd say, for me personally, anything between a ten year age difference would be acceptable, for me. I tend to frown upon relationships with overly huge age gaps between two people, because I feel it'll be extremely difficult to hold that relationship together with anything but infatuation.
I don't think I'd mind dating someone younger than me, (provided they are mature! :o) And as far as someone older than me, I don't think I'd mind either, but I'd be more wary of dating someone older than me, than dating someone younger. D: Just my honest opinion.
Age matters in my perspective. I mean, you wouldnt want a twenty one year old dating a sixteen year old. Then that oversteps into a certain boundary
Plus the maturity differences are pretty great. I mean, someone who acts like a twenty one year old that is twenty one dating a thirty year old, chances are it will all end in tears
Personally, I wouldnt ever date someone eighteen or older as a sixteen year old. The gap for me is two at the most.
Plus the maturity differences are pretty great. I mean, someone who acts like a twenty one year old that is twenty one dating a thirty year old, chances are it will all end in tears
Personally, I wouldnt ever date someone eighteen or older as a sixteen year old. The gap for me is two at the most.
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