Relationships Between Younger Man and Older Women

United States
October 28, 2008 4:54pm CST
I've been talking to a man since June of this year. He is very handsome. he could play James Bond if he spoke good english. He is 27 and I am 39. He says,"it doesn't bother him." He says, "he love me and my poetry." He is from Turkey and plans on coming to see me in June 2009. I would love for this to work but I am afraid about the distance. With his youth and the distance and he's muslim. I told him I would never give Christmas and would accept his holidays. I can't have anymore children and that doesn't seem to be a probably. What's a girl to do? Or should I say what should a woman do? I really hate to give him up but I am also lonely here.
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7 responses
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
29 Oct 08
I really wouldn't care much about the age difference nor about the difference in Religion.However from your post, it is clear that you have only spoken to him and not met him so far.I feel that ,there is a world of difference between reality and imagination.Generally one tends to attribute all the best qualities to the person one is attracted to.I feel that you should meet each other and get to know each other before thinking of anything permanent.you never know it might work, but please take care..
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
30 Oct 08
Thats nice,I sincerely hope that things really work out for you.i understand how lonely life can be at times.You know one can be sometimes lonely inspite of being in a crowd.It is the bonding and rapport that is most imporatnt for a sustainable relationship- my two bit philosophy Here's wishing you all the best :)
• United States
30 Oct 08
Well, webcam is as close as we can get right now. When, he come to visit his cousin. He wants to come see me. We'll just have see and he is working on his english.
@TessWhite (3146)
• United States
29 Oct 08
Without meaning to sound harsh, I think you are making a mistake here. I know what its like to be 39 and lonely. I went thru my divorce at that age and I even dated a guy who was 26. But there just wasn't that much in common and I knew this from the beginning. But your real problem is the distance. Do you know how many young men from countries over seas work very hard to meet someone like you? I'm not putting you down, but they want to come here, to our country. I know this from experience. I finally got smart and quit looking for love outside my region, and outside of my age group. Because what you want is a relationship that will work and last. And I don't think thats what you have found. I'm sorry, but I think you are only headed for trouble and heartache with this one.
@TessWhite (3146)
• United States
30 Oct 08
Well you started the topic to get people's opinions. I gave mine, and said I wasn't trying to sound harsh. I never said you were desperate, just lonely as you stated yourself. But you're an adult, so you can do whatever best suits you. But I'd just about be willing to bet that this won't work out. I've seen it enough so many times on the net over the years. But good luck with whatever you choose to do.
• United States
30 Oct 08
Your right, you are being harsh. We weren't looking for each other. He couldn't sleep one night and either could I. What kept us talking was I'm a writer. I write poetry and he loved it. He has never pressured me for him to come this country. In fact, his cousin lives in Miami. I'm a little lonely but not desperate. He is extremely handsome. He could play James Bond if he spoke better english. He works in a hospital in adminstration with 120 people under him and he wears a jacket and tie work. Believe I feel he's sincere. But, I won't ever get married again anyway. He knows this. So, maybe it's real.
• Philippines
29 Oct 08
In love age doesn't matter at all, but in you're case that it is a distant relationship, will at first you must trust your self and the person you love, no matter on religion because if you really love that guy you have the option to covert your religion, and if you can't bare a child you can adopt, but do you really love the guy or you're just lonely and need some companion. Anyway all i can say it, know the guy first his personality, his family background and others. Just be cautious. Have a nice day to Julia.
• United States
30 Oct 08
Thank you! We have been talking since June and he is so sweet. I won't convert to muslim and he knows this and he is okay with it. I won't give up my holidays or God. He's okay with this too. So, I'm lucky. I respect his religion. His age is a more of a concern. But, he is a great guy and so handsome.
@munhozmib (3836)
• Sao Paulo, Brazil
29 Oct 08
Hello, Julianorthrup! I don't think that age should play the biggest role in love life. What is really important is that you love each other, no matter if he is fifteen or twenty years younger than you. He is only twelve years, that's not a huge difference. I mean, it is a difference, but nothing that would affect your relationship with him. The differences should not be a barrier for you and him. It should be what motivates you to get in a deeper relationship with him. Just because he has another religion it doesn't mean it will not work. You must have no prejudice, and so does he. It will be a great victory for both of you if you start raising a family together. Respectfully, Munhozmib.
• United States
30 Oct 08
I can have anymore children. I have three but they don't live with me right now. That is okay with him. He says, "he loves me." Until, he says, different I have to believe it's true. Thank you for your response.
@lynnemg (4529)
• United States
29 Oct 08
My husband is eight years younger than I am. We have a great relationship. When we married, I brought three children, and he brought one. I can no longer have children, so unless we spend enormous amounts of money, we will never have a child together. This doesn't bother either of us. They are neither my kids or his son, they are our kids. Age only really makes a difference when one person is still a minor. Once we are adults, age is just a number, unless we dwell on it. I don't see my husband as being younger than me, I see him as the same age as me. Don't let the age bother you.
• United States
30 Oct 08
I don't think age is a big deal.At the sametime, I think all women can be a little insecure. In fact, it doesn't bother him that I can't have anymore children. He is a sweet,loving man who loves my poetry. And handsome to boot.
@aisaellis22 (6445)
• United States
28 Oct 08
It's hard for me to talk about it. Ok will try to say something. There's nothing about in loving a person a much younger than you are. But your really problem here is that his religion. Religion is the common problem of two couple having religion. If you don't want to give him up, then i think it's time for you to talk about it and made an agreement. There's many problem in your reltionship, first is the distance, and second the religion. You can easily resolve distance though. But the religion part is really hard. Just like what i said, you have to talk about it. God bless you always! Happy mylotting
• United States
30 Oct 08
Thank you. We have talked about religion. I also, want him to realize that I beieve differently and I won't give it up. But, I will respect. I don't believe he will mind if I have a Christmas tree. In fact, I sent him a Halloween card and he loved it. So, I hopeing if it's meant to be? We will live happlily ever after. I do miss him terribly. We don't go more than 3 or 4 days. But, he says the most loving things. It makes up for it. And he is so handsome.
@kykidd (6812)
• United States
28 Oct 08
A friend of mine is married to a man who is over 25 years younger than her. They dated for about 3 years before they got married. They have an awesome relationship. As a matter of fact, I have known her for about 17 years and most of the time I remember her dating younger men. That's just the way it works for her. So I wouldn't worry about the age difference. The long distance thing, on the other hand can be difficult. It just depends on what you are accustomed to. I have always had trouble being steadily involved or making a commitment, I should say, to anyone who lived any distance away from me. For some reason, I like you, always seemed to get very lonely. I would have to break it off before it even got started. I wish the best for you, in whatever your decision may be. Good luck and have a great day. And by the way, welcome to myLot!
• United States
30 Oct 08
Thank you. Yes, it can be lonely and he is in Turkey so the time change makes it difficult to find each other online at sametime. But, when we do talk or I receive e-mail's they are sweetest words I could ever read. He's so handsome too.