Does age matter in relationships?

Yes, age does a matter to me, but it is not necessary to other people. In my mind, a couple with too much different in age will have a problem for long term. Presently, the different will not be obvious. When both of them have reached certain age, the different will be very much different. For instance, a couple with a twenty years old lady with a 40 years old man will not have very much different at the moment. Both of them are still healthy and active in participating most of their program in their daily living. After 30 years later, the wife has become 50 years old and the husband has become 70 years old. The 50 years old wife is still young and attractive if she maintain well. No matter how, the 70 years old husband might not be so lucky in health during this age. By looking at their figure, they are very much different too. This is only my personal views. Judge by yourself if it is right or wrong.

I think age DOES matter in a relationship but probably not for the reasons you think. I believe that everyone grows at a different pace and has different experiences to bring to the mix. I think that if two people meet on level ground,have things incommon and want to have a relationship then it is up to them and no one else. There is always going to be some meely mouthed people who think everything should fit comfortably in certain perametes and that just isn't always the way things go. Good luck to you!

Age only matters if the age difference is excessive. The reason I say that is, in your case, you are from two different generations. It should not matter however to anyone but you. Remember now, when you were born he was already 20 years old. He was considered an adult and was old enough to begin his own family. The important factor here is what your relationship will turn into. If you see it may result in marriage and perhaps you would like to then have children together. If so by the time your children are in school he will be old enough to be their grandfather. That, in and of itself, should not be a problem except for the fact he will not be able to play with the children like a man would more your age. So consider where your relationship is going....do not worry about what anyone else thinks....and consider the future. Remember by the time you are 40 he will be 60. I am 69 and have children that are 40 and 43. There is no way I can play sports with my grandchildren. :-) So do not worry about what others think. Worry about what the future may hold and determine what you are willing to live with.

i think as someone said earlier, it all depends on the couple themselves. if they don't trust each other's love and there are misunderstandings about age, of course then age matters. i think somehow, at some stage in a relationship, if there's quite a difference in age, then it will matter at some point. it's all a matter of the couple able to come to an understanding and trust and love each other no matter what one says. but then again, it may be so easy to say, 'don't listen to what others say' but it may be so hard to carry it out as we are all human and we will definitely feel something at some point in time it also doesn't help that you're asian, well i am too and thus i know. although asia is slowly becoming more modernized and all, most of the large population is still conservative and thus, many are bound to think negatively and when that happens, it might be tough and stressful to you. but if both of you are true to each other, then that is what matters. always clear up any misunderstandings between the two of you and support each other as you may have problems but then again, so will he. he might be troubled too being your senior by so many years and all so both of you might have concerns. talk it out with him. hope it is all well for the two of you. best of luck.

Personally if the two in the relationship are happy with each other it nobodys business. People get so upset when the male is much younger but think nothing if its the female that is much younger. I say its nobodys business.

It does not , it depends on what you want from each other ....how you communicate , if you have that it would make no difference ....generally with age you should have greater wisdom....it can also work the other way the younger person could be wiser and more understanding than the older one .

I dont believe in age factor, because when we don't know when we are going to die then how can we calculate their age...I hope I didn't confused any one....I have seen people who behave like they are 40 when they are 18 and some others who are 18 and behave like 40. Age is connected to heart and not to the number of days you lived.

I am 28, and my husband is 64. The good news is he doesn't have any extra money, and I weight over 200 pounds. LOL That is to say, that no one will ever assume that he's after a hot model (although he thinks I'm the sexiest woman alive!!!) or that I'm after a millionaire (although I think he's worth more than a billion dollars even if he doesn't have money!). We are just two people in love, and there happens to be an age difference between us. Not a big deal at all.

People say a lot of things and you should not give a damn about them. If you think that he is the right guy then I guess you should not be thinking about this age difference at all. Going by what you say I feel that you are well and truly in love. They say that " When in love you don't love the good qualities of your partner but you love the flaws". And if you do then just forget about the other people and be true to yourself and do what you want and that is to be with your guy. Age and other factors are just secondary to love. God bless you .

Age only matters in a relationship if the couple makes it matter. The only thing that should matter in a relationship is love. True, there are relationships when the younger person is after the older persons money (and both people are probably aware of it), but if that is not why you're with this guy you should ignore what other people say. When they only have things like that to say, they don't matter. If you and this guy are happy together, then that's great!!!

I think age does help. The difference between ages enriches the development of both. That´s the reason we look for other person. Because we need to find all that things that we are lacking off. And we have things to share. One shares experience, and the other one shares vitality and force... so like the ying-yang circle we look for a balance in life. And about money... who cares? Where love is... unloved people always size relationships by money. If both of you agree about the spents and earnings... what´s the problem though?

Because we are very much attach to our culture, we always rely on what people say, and probably about their opinions too. I think it matters in our culture if it's the other way around; the woman being much older than a man. Surely the woman is being frowned upon. But it's okay if the man is older than a woman. That's how our Asian culture discriminate our women.

Yes, according to me age does matter in a relationship. Who wouldnt want a partner who is of his/her age. The gap between age also brings with it the gap in thinking , so the thinking is different of different age groups. Maturity does not come wiug age, rather it come with times when you face problems and age does not matter in this. Happy mylotting. Regards, harry.

I believe that there is a lot of prejudice over age and relationships. I think people who think that much on it need to get a life lol. I have a friend that is my husbands age and grew up with him 35 who is and has been married to another friends mom 64 for a long time and they are happy and by no means using each other for money. I believe that if you are happy and he is happy and you are both adults then more power to you. Love is so hard to find so if you find it then cling to it and run. If anyone else has a problem with it they can suck oats!

No, I don't think age matters too much in a relationship, providing there is not a huge difference. When you hear of somebody in their 20s or 30s marrying somebody in the 70s or older, then it won't be a very long relationship. 20 years difference should be OK if the love is deep and strong enough, but one has to remember that when a person is in their 40s, their partner will be in their 60s. How would they feel then? Each of us can only answer this question for our selves. _Derek

Age is a matter always when it allow to be matter. Mostly it is the cause of misunderstanding to both partner especially if the girl is older than a guy. Insecurities comes out to the older woman to her young partner because the thinking of he needs a young fresh looking girl than her. That is the only problem. But aside from that if they are both love each other so no problem on both sides. Just let the people talk what they want and time will come they will stop. FOr me age doesn't matter because love has no age. It does not require the age to be feel. Love has a mysterious way and we do not see all the differences between the age and the situation. As long as we feel the love so we are happy and the whole world. Always smiling and the joy in your heart will not fade. I am not against the relationship of an aged woman to young lover boy. Much exciting!

What is age but just a number. Love and happiness is what should be of importance. I don't believe in robbing the cradle either.

I would not care what people say if i was you, people will always point fingers and come out with comments that you know are completely untrue. Even if he was rich what is it to do with other people. If you are with him for the right reasons then that is what matters. Age is just a number, we can't help who we fall in love with. The people who are commenting about you obviously don't know you and must live boring sad lives to have to talk about something they know nothing about. Aslong as the 2 of you are happy then that is what really matters.

Happy New Year! For me, as long as you love each other, age is not so important. However, both should really have to adjust for they are different individuals and with different outlook now in life if we are to consider the age. Again, what is important is LOVE for it covers many wrongs and differences.

hi bibin007 when i read your question i return to your profile to check your age :) i think in your satuation it does not matter . ver small differnet in age will not harm anyone isn't it :) but what people think about you and you are love this guy because of his money hurt you alot. i think you should stop thinking about what people say because people will not stop of teasing you by this way or by other ways. anjoy your love and forget about people.