can the age-gap be the barrier of love?

i don't think it is about the age-gap. because there are relationships that are working but their age gap is more thatn what you have. i think you mentioned it in your discussion. i think the reason of breaking up or separation was more of the economic factor. i hate to say this but most people still do consider the economic aspect as their deciding factor for major action or decision. i believe love should be insulated or beyond this consideration. but marriage or relationship, like any decision in life, has economic implications.

My wife is 6 years younger than me and we haven't seen an issue with it at all. I met her when she was 19 and I was 25. We have remained together for nearly 20 years now, 17 of which married. I don't think the age think has ever been an issue or even discussed.

its really a pity tht u couldnt get ur love even though u truly loved her but its all what is called life wish you best of luck for ur life though

I don't think so. My husband and I are 8 and a half years apart (I'm 32, he'll be 41 next month). We've been together for almost 16 years. Our age difference has never been an issue.

Absolutely, my folks were 9 yrs difference in age and they stayed married over 40 years. The love of my life was seven yrs my senior. Love knows no number.

As my Mum always says, age is just a number. Yes people being against the relationship can make it hard but if a relationship is meant to be as long as you have each other that's all that matters.

MY girlfriend is twice my age...let you know how that turns out..lol..we've been together a year

I think there are still cases of age-gaps these days, for others, it's still considered as a taboo. I also have that expereince, the girl was a bit older than me and that our relatives were both married as well. We did try to hide it, but I guess there's not really a "perfect" relationship especially when you get to roam around their WORLD. They caught us, then we're separated against our will. All in love is fair, that's what I believe and still does. I guess there'll will come a time when people can live without getting away from the harsh reality of this world, where age doesn't matter..

Such things as age, economic status, and parents, should not determine the fate of a relationship. It's up to the two of you, and you alone. Of course you have to respect your parents, but you can respect them without letting them control your life.

The older you get, the less age difference really matters. It is about how well you get along and how deeply you love each other. I'm sorry this happened to you.

Hi,there! Well,I think the age-gap could be the barrier sometimes.But it also couldn't be the barrier.It really depends on the situation.If the two really love each other and relatives also understand and support,then that's not a problem at all.But if there're many other people or other things to stop the two being together and the two couldn't get along well with each other themselves,then the age-gap could be the barrier. Sorry to hear that you had such a experience.Hopefully everything will go well with you later:) Best wishes and have a nice day^_^

It can be if you let it. I married a man 20 years older than me. Age is just a number but it only gets in the way if you let it.

I'm in the same situation as yours, but we ended up on a brighter note. I was 29 and he was 23 then. Four years later, we have a 1 year old beautiful daughter. We couldn't be happier :)

no, age is definetly not a barrier of love.. because if it is then it is not love....loves barrier is not being in love at all..

no matter how old is she or he, if you really love each other it will be fine, even poor or rich if they love eah other nobody can say any word for both of you. hope you can work it our my friend, show that you really care even she too.

Six years doesn't seem like that big a gap! It will be even smaller in ten years or so. Also, it's too bad the economic gap proved to be too great. I'm really sorry that happened to you. I wish you love and happiness in the future. Annie

The big age-gap thing doesn't work for me. When I was 28, I dated someone who was 10 years older than me. That relationship only lasted 2 1/2 years. We were on two different planets due to our thoughts about life, partying, fashion, health, and many other things. I always felt like I was trying to catch up to him in a sense. Moreover, I tried really hard to get him to related to me in different areas and it didn't mesh well. Some people can do it, but not me. Good luck next time.