Age Gap
By Toni
@toniganzon (72554)
Philippines
October 29, 2010 7:58pm CST
When i was young and thinking about marriage, i told myself i'm gonna marry someone who's 8 to 10 years older than me. I like mature man and didn't want to babysit a boyfriend if i marry someone young. But when I fell in love I just followed my heart and married a man 3 years younger than me. I don't babysit him by the way, he thinks maturely than i do.
How about you, would you mind to marry someone who's 20 years older than you? What's your ideal age gap?
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21 responses
@Chay428 (65)
• United States
30 Oct 10
Hi.I read all the comments in this discussion. And everything is right coz there is no perfect answer to it. I would like to share my experienced. For me age gap is not a difference between two couples. If it is younger than you it doesnt matter, if its older than you, it doesnt matter too, who cares what people would say? They are not the one who feels what you feel. You'll never know what would come to you if Mr. Cupid strikes you bulls eye. Believe it or not, my husband and I has 30yrs age gap. shocked?yes, it is but as I have said, they will not feel what you feel to her/him. You are the master of your own heart, you cant teach nor demand not to fall for that guy. Everything is fine with us. And of course, every marriage has ups and down but its all in your hands how to handle it. All that matters is we are one happy family.. Thank you.
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@toniganzon (72554)
• Philippines
1 Nov 10
Very well said my friend. I'm not surprised that you've married someone with that huge age gap. Like you've said we are the master of our own heart and nobody can tell us whom to love. You are very lucky to have a happy family. Stay happy my friend!
@toniganzon (72554)
• Philippines
8 May 16
@kevin1877uk they had a wonderful relationship and 7 children.
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@toniganzon (72554)
• Philippines
8 May 16
My aunt married my uncle who's 18 years older than her and they had a wonderful relationship till the day he passed away.
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@gaiza12 (4884)
• Philippines
30 Oct 10
I really am not too particular with the age before, but when i started to learn to love someone, i thought i should get into a relationship that is not 10years older than me..he may look like my dad already, or 10years younger than me..he may look like my younger brother already. I don't want that to happen.. But i think when it comes to love, you can never teach your heart to stop someone too old or too young from loving you..
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@toniganzon (72554)
• Philippines
1 Nov 10
Yes my friend. When it comes to love nobody can stop you! Love is spontaneous, it can never be dictated or measured!
@pogi253 (1596)
• Philippines
30 Oct 10
Marriage is a life changing experience in ones life. Whether you want to marry first, then fall in love, a term known as arranged marriage or whether you choose your partner yourself, fall in love and then decide to get married; in both instances it's a big decision. First and formost, the "Age Gap" should not exceed the single-digit figure. A decade gap is a definite no-no. I've seen couples who have a gap of 12 or maybe 15 years and trust me when I tell you this, the men actually feel like they have to 'teach' the woman in their lives alot before they can be trusted with important decisions. Ideally, you should stick to 4 to 7 years age gap.
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@toniganzon (72554)
• Philippines
1 Nov 10
Well, I guess it depends. My aunt was married to my uncle who's 18 years older than her and they've had their silver anniversary. She was spoiled the whole marriage life and she's a very opinionated woman who was heard by my uncle without any scolding!
@RebeccaScarlett (2532)
• Canada
30 Oct 10
It sounds like a weird thing to think about -- but a much older man will die long before you, leaving you alone. If I am in love with someone, I don't want to survive for ten or twenty years after them! My husband is 7 years older than me and I bug him to eat better so we can be together always!
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@greenwbird (227)
• China
31 Oct 10
What you said is fresh and so right,if your lover is 20years older than you,you may have to suffer from more than 10 years longly life when you need a partener to enjoy your last life,that's so terrible!
@xenachinah30 (597)
• Philippines
30 Oct 10
yes it is not a problem for me as long as the guy dont really look very old and he shows pure and honest love to me.I have a chatmate now who is 18 years older than me and we are in good terms now.We are planning to meet each other february next year and i hope everything will be ok between us.
@toniganzon (72554)
• Philippines
1 Nov 10
That's wonderful news! I hope that everything will work out fine when you finally meet him! Age is just a number!
@GloomCookieLex (6073)
• United States
30 Oct 10
About 5-10 years was always my ideal, but I ended up with a guy less than three years older. I am just not at all attracted to men younger than me. It's just a major turn-off for me.
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@enthusiasticone (348)
• China
30 Oct 10
hello friend. i think age gap is possible for all our life. and father gap . especially i have a big gap with my grandfather and grandmother. so i don't think it s easy to comunicate with them sometimes. but most of the time when we live together. and we love each other. so life is beaufiful because of the age gap. best wishes.
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@starlight_starbright (810)
• Philippines
30 Oct 10
It's not about the age. The maturity matter the most in marriage or in relationship. There are men who may be younger but mature enough to handle a relationship. I can take my two brother as an example. My your brother is 24 and my older brother 28 but I think my younger is more sensible and very matured in any matter with regards to relationship. On the other hand, my father is 11 years older than my mom. They have been together for 30 years now and I guess my father handles my mom well. ^_^
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@visavis (5934)
• Philippines
30 Oct 10
For me 2-3 years gap is okay because my wife is 3 years younger than me. But ideal age gap is just a guide or desire of somebody but the reality is not 100% fulfilled. Some said I will not marry 5 years gap but when marriage 10 years gap, so undetermine, depends on the given time and destiny of God for us... if 20 years gap its okay if both love to its other... meaning love is the key factor not age gap or other reasons. see you around
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@motorstar (40)
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30 Oct 10
My age gap of my husband is 12 years gap, and I am happy because he very understanding and mature,I am are 11 years now marriage but I dont have any problem of my husband.So to all the girls are planning to get married choice the man older than you.
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@baculonilda (9)
• Philippines
30 Oct 10
as a teenage girl, ive been thinking the same situation as you did. i wantto marry a guy older than me. 20years younger., i don't think so i will but if ever i fall inlove with it.. then go maybe
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@tonyllenium (6252)
• Italy
30 Oct 10
No i think that 20 more than mine i wouldn't marry so in my opinion is too much..eheh...so i think the right age can be 5 even 8 years of difference but not much more..in many cases these differences you can feel after sometimes youa re in relationship so i think if she is younger or older as 5-8 years or different should be ok..more it cna be too much...
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@yellowhipon (793)
• Philippines
30 Oct 10
I used to have this dating rule: +8,-2.
I only date guys not more than 8 years older than me and not ore than 2 years younger than me. My husband is 4 years older than me. I think its still an average age gap. But I don't think there's something wrong with dating someone 15-20 years older. My parents have this 14-year age difference and they're still together and happy. I guess its a matter of personal preference.
@toniganzon (72554)
• Philippines
1 Nov 10
Indeed you are correct. it's a matter of personal preference, but love does magic too. My aunt married a man who's 18 years older than her and she was lavished and loved! She couldn't ask for more!
@p3ks626 (6538)
• Philippines
30 Oct 10
As they said, age doesnt matter. My sister is 37 years old and she is going to marry a guy who is 27 years old. There's another woman in my hometown who is a doctor and she got married when she was 42 years old and she married a guy who was also 27 years ld and they seem to be working out for the relationship well.
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@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
30 Oct 10
I agree with you also that sometimes when they are too young it is like you are raising them. I really do not have age gap preferences as I tend to follow my heart first. However this is a limit to someone too young and or too old for me.
Good luck with your marriage and I wish you a great success.
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