Age Differences in Relationships
By shadowfaerie
@shadowfaerie (19)
United States
November 8, 2006 10:04am CST
I am nine years older than my boyfriend, and when we first started dating, we received a lot of criticism from family and friends. It's been three years, and we're still very much happy and in love and most of the criticism has died down. We both believe that age is only a number, and we're compatible on many levels, including mentally and emotionally. Are there any other personal experiences or thoughts on age differences in relationships?
8 responses
@dave_lie (1474)
• Indonesia
8 Nov 06
Nope, i do not have experience in that kind of relationship. But i do believe that love has no age boundary. I really admire you. There's nothing can comes between you as long as you love each other. That's the power of love. I hope your relationship will last forever.
@shadowfaerie (19)
• United States
8 Nov 06
Thanks a lot. I really appreciate the encouragement and support. I do believe our relationship will last forever. We're practically complete opposites in personality, but we keep each other grounded and balanced, so it's very good.
@wyykidd (1460)
• Singapore
8 Nov 06
I personally wouldn't date a younger guy, but I am not against it. I think that as long as you are comfortable with each other, don't let other people's criticism affect you. I know of a couple-older Chinese girl & younger Indian guy-who went through a lot before their family finally accepted the union. I admire them for their persistence. Actually, it was their baby that brought the family together. Wish you all the best! :)
@shadowfaerie (19)
• United States
8 Nov 06
We are completely comfortable with each other, and in fact, we always have been. We started out just as friends, and it just sort of blossomed into something more. I can see how that couple you know would go through a lot, but I bet that baby is adorable. Thanks for sharing.
@shadowfaerie (19)
• United States
8 Nov 06
Absolutely, I agree! But, there are so many people out there who just can't get past it, ya know? I guess maybe it's the older generation's way of thinking or something.
@blondegirl1975 (4298)
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8 Nov 06
Hi
I belive you that age is just a number,
My first boyfriend i met when i was 16 and he was 31, he was 15 years older than me.
All of our families and friends hated the fact that we was together and more to the point that we was happy.
Everyone tried to split us up on many occasions and we was always on our own.
We was togther for 14 years before we seperated a few years ago.
Eventally friends and family accepted that we was in love and happy and they accepted us a couple.
My next boyfriend was the same age as me and we was together for 5 months
My currant boyfriend in which we have only been together for a month is 3 years younger than me and we are very happy.
If you are with someone and you love them and they make you happy that is all what should be important not how old they are.
good luck
@shadowfaerie (19)
• United States
8 Nov 06
Totally, being happy and in a good relationship is the most important thing and not age. I hope all goes well in your new relationship! Take care, and thanks for sharing.
@bigsupersquid (5)
• United States
18 Nov 06
I am 10 years older than my partner. We have 1, almost 2 now, children. We get along fine, some stress with family but it is more over me being a bum than our ages.
@scooter1024 (1243)
• United States
18 Nov 06
I say age is only a number. As long as your happy together thats what matters. I once dated a guy 6 years younger than me. I normally date older men but some of them were less mature than the one younger than me. So that goes to show age doesnt matter.
@hermanica (390)
• Philippines
18 Nov 06
age doesnt really matter...the only requirement is that you are both responsible and mature enough to handle it...because some people cant just mind their own business and keep criticizing other people...
girl just dont mind them...im happy for you...
