would you get into a relationship with someone who is 14 years older than you?
By fake_you
@fake_you (391)
Philippines
May 29, 2009 1:18am CST
I'm just wondering if many people are willing to get into this kind of relationship.
Honestly, I am asking myself too if I would.
A professor is now courting me, and I don't know what to do. I have graduated from college (I'm 21), so I guess it's ok to have a relationship with him. But the problem is, he's way too older than me.
Would you get into a relationship with a big age gap with your partner? Even if there could be many problems?
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61 responses
@Citychic (4067)
• United States
2 Jun 09
would you get into a relationship with an older person?
Hi Fake_you...... my answer is yes, I would get into a relationship if the other person was way older than me. I was in a relationship before and the other person was 17 yrs older. Things didn't work out however but it wasn't due to the age difference. Anyhow if you are feeling a strong chemistry with the other person I would have to wonder what does age really matter? Hope you have a nice life and make the best decision for yourself. Remember that no one can live your life for you. YOu are the only one who can be the best judge to figure out what is best for you.... take care. be blessed!
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@gr8life (6251)
• Malaysia
2 Jun 09
Hello fake_you,
It depends on my feelings towards him. I don't mind the age gap and whatever problems that may arise later as long as I have the same feelings too. But of course, I won't go to too older guys if I am at your age For me, age difference is not a big problem in a relationship but I do agree that many problems can arise because of that!
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@fec139 (810)
• United States
1 Jun 09
It relly depends on your age. I am in my early fifties and 14 years is not a big deal, as long as he was not too "old-man-ish. Paul McCartney is 13 yrs my senior and he can put his slippers under my bed any time!! As long as the person shares my interests and we get along and love each other, age is just a number.
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@bagumbayan (2705)
• Philippines
2 Jun 09
Age doesnt matter. If you are in love why not. If you dont love him ignore him. Someone who is matured is better than an immature one. If you got married its either you will look older or he will look younger.
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@thaMARKER (2503)
• Philippines
1 Jun 09
why not? as long as the person is true to you, single and stable in life -- sure thing..
for sure, there will be adjustments but i think thats not hard enough if you intend to have a relationship with him.
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@maidangela7349 (1191)
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30 May 09
One of my daughters was married to her husband for 25 years and he is 15 years older than her and my eldest daughter is 49 and her husband is 29 and tghey seem to be very happy
@Swaana (1205)
• India
29 May 09
No I wont get into such relationships.
The age difference tends to make the male or female, who ever is elder to boss around. Make the other feel very low, and even at times treat as kid. The other person is forced to loose his or her individuality.
@jellymonty (2352)
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29 May 09
My ex and I were 16 years difference so age really is just a number. I kinda like your romantic situation, professor/student thing.. sounds like a movie..
Don't let age difference stop you.. if you both love each other and are devoted to one another then there's no worries there. Good luck though
@med889 (5941)
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29 May 09
If I really love that person or if I really have some sincere and honest feeling for him then I won't be looking back instead I will go for it and I will appreciate the wonderful moments I have been granted. Love is so sacred and pure, it happens anytime without bearing in life the age, the religion and status so let yourself go with this wonderful space. Listen to your yourself first and decide. I will do the same thing if I was in your place.
@med889 (5941)
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29 May 09
I am so happy for you dear and thank you for the best response. I love someone who is of a different religion than mine and my family is the villain to our love, I think I will also be listening to my heart because I just cannot forget all the wonderful moments we had in 3 years.
Sometimes we have to let ourselves flow in the present without stressing us with the future which we havenot seen yet so lets get in the flow of the water and hope we gain the shore.
@vivianchen (2646)
• China
29 May 09
Hello There,
I am not sure if i will get into a relationship like that. There was one time, i am in love with this man who is 10 years oldder than me.I think we are perfect match! But my mom against it, but the reason she againsted it is not only because he is 10 years oldder than me, it's because he was married before and then he got divorce, my mom thought we are not fit to be together. So we have to end our relatioship. I was sad and not happy, but i am okay for now.
My suggestion is go for it, give you a chance and give him a chance, if you finally can't be together, it's okay, at least you tired. Right?
@anonymousb (169)
• United States
29 May 09
A large gap in age in a relationship can definitely be a problem if the age difference is something that matters to you. It sounds like you do feel that age is an issue in terms of building a lasting relationship as you mention "he's way too older than me" and "there could be many problems".
I personally have an issue with the age of my partner. I don't want someone much younger or older than myself. I would like to grow old with the person I love and experience life together with someone who has the same frame of mind that I do. I think that two people who have grown up in such different times probably don't see things in the same perspective. It just doesn't seem like it would be a compatible or strong relationship to me.
I will stick to a partner who is within a few years of my own age.
@Vickiq (52)
• United States
29 May 09
I don't think age differences matter for many people. If I were to consider a relationship with anyone, even if they were 14+ years my senior, what would be important to me is if we had most things in common and truely loved and respected each other. In that case what would the age difference matter?
Are you saying that there could be many problems in the relationship that you are considering? If so, then it would certainly depend on what type of problems there would be and if the two of you believed you could overcome them.
@beachstarz (1092)
• United States
29 May 09
I was married to a man for 20 years that was 11 years older then myself .
I divorced him because he was too comfortable sitting in his chair watching tv
all the time. The tv was his whole life ,it was all he did . I had too much life
in me. I wanted more ! I was married again to someone my own age and
we fit perfectly . Because of my experience Age is important
@freyjamoon (90)
• Australia
30 May 09
sorry but whos rule? and please dont take offence but are you male by any chance?
@danishcanadian (28955)
• Canada
29 May 09
14 years? That's nothing! LOL My husband is 63 and i'm 27. That's almost 36 years. We have a wonderful marriage, and we get along just great. Age was never an issue for us. We love all the same things, we're crazy for eachother, and we are best friends. We couldn't be happpier if someone paid us.
@fake_you (391)
• Philippines
29 May 09
Really? How long have you been married? I actually like this guy, and I think I'll be in love with him soon (if not later). I also believe that love is just what people need to be together, although big age gaps are not fully accepted here in our country.
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
4 Jun 09
That's just silly. You seem very naive & inexperienced ...perhaps that is what he likes about you. If you are uncomfortable with the situation and it sounds like you are, just avoid it. Tell the guy you're not interested. It cannot be a successful relationship as you are very negative about him...in your words "he's way too older than me", "big age gap" (21 and 35 are just numbers) "many problems". How do you know what problems there would be???
He could be a nice guy or he could be a creep, looking for someone young and naive whom he can mould to his own way. Get to know him better but be very careful. Never see him alone or in situations where he can take advantage of you. If he wants you to meet him for drinks or coffee or a meal, make sure it is a very public place in the daytime.
@EliteUser (3964)
• Australia
30 Sep 09
Hey,
Well I am personally a male, so I don't really think I could comment. But I think that for women, I think that you shouldn't really marry someone that has such a huge age gap, because sometimes different generations just don't match. Make sure you have a good day, God bless and Happy Lotting!!
@icesmile (7160)
• Romania
29 May 09
Hi, i will tell you my opinion, but i know for sure that you are very young and our views are different, i am more mature.
So, in a relation, don t matter age, religion, color of skin or if you are from USA and he is from Russia...a good relation must to be basset other criteria, people have feelings, not a number of years. I know couples who can live and love tochether no matter what.
so, you must ask yourself if you like and care about him...not how old he is.
Is your decision, but as i say before in a love relation is important what is in your heart not in your id papers.
@Professor2010 (20162)
• India
14 Jan 11
No I will never prefer friend,age is certainly a factor, in my family the wives are younger than the hubbys.I was married in 1968, i was 23, my wife was 16, my brother, my sons are 7-10 years older than their wives, my daughter is 8 years younger than her hubby
Thank you so much for this post.
Professor ‘Bhuwan’. .
HAPPY MAKAR SANKRANTI,
Happy PONGAL