Does age really matter?

In some cases, it does matter. Examples of this would be 14 and 24, or 18 and 40, ect, ect. But in my opinion 21 and 29 is fine. I'm 16, and my boyfriend is 19. Three years isnt a huge deal when you are older, but at my age (to some people) it seems to be. But, we've showed others that our relationship can last, as we have been together for 2 and a half years. Maybe your friend just needs to show others that their relationship can last aswell?

age is just a number :) …where matters of the heart is concerned, as long as your friend loves her boyfriend and make each other happy then your friend shouldn't care what other people says. Sometimes it's better to date someone older, who knows? Love knows no boundaries ;)

Age does not matter when both persons are in real love with each other. its just a number. it the comfort level is ok, then this age diofference does not matter. but she should also consider can this cause a problem in future?

That's really not that big a difference in age. It may seem like a lot now but in a few years it won't seem like much at all. I'd tell your friend to tell these meddling people to mind their own business! Annie

if one is 16 and the other is 26, then age certainly matters. but as in the case you described, i don';t think age matters at all, just that their mental frequencies should resonate. just tell your friend not to give any heed to people who give her unwanted advice, she is 21 years old and even the guy is not that old at 29. i guess its absolutely okay!

well I hope age don't matter because I am ten years older than my wife and we have been married for over 2 years now together for 6 years. She is 32 and I am 42 But I will have to agree with that concept if you are a real young couple say about 17 to 21 and you marry someone over ten years older than you. Not that it can't work but there is a barrier there where one is still trying to live a youthful life while the other is wanting a more serious relationship.But other than that I see no problem with being a younger or older couple.

to me age is but a number. I am 40, my husband is 46, my last girl friend was in her 50s. I have a male friend of 63 who has a live-in girl friend who is 21. They are happy together, this is all that matters, everything else is but a number blessed be

a 21 year old girl is big enough to make her own choice ,and choose who ever she wants to be with.Besides, the age difference is really not that much compared to the kin of such situation in my area.Tell her for me please that she should not be embarraced for no reason bcos that is not enough reason to be crying about.

hi piatos-i don't think that age matters at all-i think it is the chemistry of the people concerned, and if two people love each other then why should other people get in the way of that-to me its wrong as a woman i feel it is always better to have someone older by at least 5yrs-littleowl

i`m 27 n my bf is 34....everything`s ok,no matter with the number, it`s all depends on your friend..let them judge you but never pay attention to them

I dont think its wrong at all. If they are happy thats all that matters. Besides its no ones business but theirs and I think they should just tell people that! I have a child, and Im still "with" him, with a guy 23 years older then me. Do I care what people think about it? NO! Becuase usually the people that tend to stick their nose in arnt so perfect either. I would tell her to just ignore people and do what she thinks is best for her. I cant believe someone would make a big deal about 8 year difference though, most people I know are at least 15-20 year difference.

i think age really matters. when a young ldy marry a man who is 10 years older than her, there is many adjustment to be made to both of them, as well as when a young man marry a woman older than him. but as long as they can adjust, theres no any problem. it is ok!

I dont think it matters as long as both are mature to go in a relationship. Sometimes its better that one is older than the other because there will be give and take which is good in a relationship. Though I havent had a boyfriend who is more than a year older than me, I believe there are disadvantages too..I know someone who is 29 years old and his girlfriend is only 20, a fresh graduate.SO my friend is in his marrying stage but his girlfriend is just starting to enjoy her life, so I am not sure where their relationship will go.. I guess it depends on the situation..

Oh yes, piatos, it does. More than age, the generation gap matters. 3-4 yrs is fine as their conversation will be on a similar plane. More than that, it's a generation in today's times!!! So, let the girl seriously beware!

are you kidding? They are upset about a 9 year difference when there are couples where there is a 20 and even 30 year difference?They just need to get a life. If two people, especially two adults, find each other and love each other , they should be able to make it work without outsiders trying to mees things up.

I met my hubby when i was 16 he was 7 years older than me despite pressure from my mum we are still blissfully happy with 4 children. At 21 she is is older enough to make up her own mind, my mum and dad had an 11 year age difference. my opinion is if shes happy what business is it of anyone else she's an adult nothing would have stopped me from seeing my then boyfriend now hubby, why can't people stop meddling and concentrate on there own happiness . I wish her all the happiness she can have and hope she ends up as happy as me!

In my opinion the only one matter is "LOVE". If there is really true love the age is only a nomber that 's all.

I think the age difference between your friend and her boy friend is not very drastic. Eight years' difference is not too much. If your friend is mature enough, then I believe, she can handle a 29 years old person. Age is really not so important, what is important is mutual understanding and mutual care, which will help them to gain stronger relationship. Best of Luck to them!

In my opinion, age does not really matter. It is the level of maturity in both that matters. It has always been said that females are more mature than males. It all depends on how much each have been through in life. If the 21 year old has been through a lot, they may be compatible in a way.

Age does not really matter. I have a friend who has a wife and at the same time is having a 22 years old girlfriend and wanted to marry him. He is now 42 years old. Weird but that is the fact of life. She is very beautiful and had won the beauty pageant contest in the city. He is not rich and he is just a teacher. A few rich people ever propose to her including the son of the minister in our country. Well, what can you say. Love is blind.