Can you Love someone who is 5-10 years elder than you?

India
October 19, 2011 5:34am CST
My friend is in love with a women who is 7-8 years older then him may be its because of bloody love.can you love someone who is 5-10 years older than you.i guess if you're in love then age doesn't matter.
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20 responses
@urbandekay (18278)
19 Oct 11
I am 20 years older than my wife, so I say, yes all the best urban
• India
19 Oct 11
wow! you're a lucky man....
@urbandekay (18278)
19 Oct 11
Why say you so, Preetykitty? all the best urban
• India
20 Oct 11
Yeah!why he is not lucky?can you get a girl which is 20years younger then you?
@Anne18 (11029)
21 Oct 11
When you are in love, age doesn't matter. My husband is 5 and a half years younger than me and we have been married almost 15 years. At one time in my life I was going out with a man 25 years older than me, we didn't have a problem with it, others did espically from family which ened up spiltting us as I wasn't strong enough to stand against my family.
@Jlyn10 (11965)
• Malaysia
27 Oct 11
So long as now you are happily married with your present husband, I guess that's all that matters. Very happy for you.
@ifa225 (14463)
• Indonesia
24 Oct 11
my hubby is 11 years older than me it is a matter actually..especially when we meet our friends. our era is not match.. but i can't understand my own feelings. it just happen..i am in love
@surekharathi (14146)
• India
19 Oct 11
Nikhil my new comer friend love is blind and not see the cast or age even not see the result of life. So no age matter and cast matter in love. 5 to 10 years common but I heard 45 to 50 years man fall in love with 30 years girl or women means man are foolish at least some points are important to fall in love.
• India
22 Oct 11
Hi!! surekharathi, i agree with you,cast doesn't matter in love,i don't even believe in them.Don't know who made this cast system?
@globaldoc (858)
• Philippines
5 Nov 11
I think there is nothing wrong with it. The age difference would hold no big deal, as long as they love each other and are willing to meet half way. Love is more of a duty, and the relationship would be made perfect with the presence of our God to guide it. If the two are really paying much priority to their relationship, then they won't mind about the age difference. It is just normal. Besides, 10 years is not really that far, not unless it is 5 decades difference or more.
@Dora1992 (71)
• China
19 Oct 11
I do agree with you"if you're in love then age doesn't matter"but sometimes love blind you,and what you should do is calm down.if time ripe, just let it go!
• India
19 Oct 11
Yeah,when you're in love age doesn't matter till the person you love is human.But really falling in love with someone 7-8 years older? it makes me think twice.Well may be i didn't fall in love with some one elder then me.
• Philippines
19 Oct 11
Yes. Its possible and in my case now, I'm starting to like a guy who is 7 years older than me. When you're in love, age doesn't matter. Anyway, another reason I like that guy too is because he doesn't look 7 years older than me. Its like he's only 3 years older. Haha. That's why it doesn't matter even if he's 27 years old already as long as we're having a good time and enjoying each other company.
@Jlyn10 (11965)
• Malaysia
21 Oct 11
You are right, age does not matter when you are in love. What matters is that the couple is happy with each others' company.
@gelayagui98 (1336)
• Australia
20 Oct 11
Hi Nikhil, I do believe in destiny so if ever i destined to love a guy 10-15 years younger than me then I still accept his love and ask him to marry me despite of our age gap as long as I fell in love with him and I feel and see that he also sincere to me. But in my real life, I am married now and my husband is 6 years older than me.
@dlpierce (495)
• United States
20 Oct 11
While I do believe love has no age limits, I know a generation gap can cause problems down the road. As the older of the couple becomes tired and health issues prevent full attention to the younger partner, it may make the younger one feel neglected and unloved.
@viju0410 (2286)
• India
21 Oct 11
hi, when a man can love someone younger why not a female? if a couple has a fair share of understanding, age will not be a constraint for a successful relation.
@koneho12 (165)
• Philippines
23 Oct 11
Yes, I think that I can love someone much older than me, because we all know that age doesn't matter. If we give our love to a person, it is all love regardless of who or how old he might be. love, love, love
@ShyBear88 (59347)
• Sterling, Virginia
19 Oct 11
Yes someone can love someone is else that 5 to 10 years older then themselves. Love is blind when it comes to age. There are its up and down to the age gap depending on the two people. They might have more things in common or they might not. Even two people with ages close together can have those problems. Love is love and we can't help who we fall for. As long as they are both over 18 I see nothing wrong with it.
@KOSTAS499 (1624)
• Greece
21 Oct 11
Yes, it is possible. Love conquers all. I've been in love with a woman that was 5 years older than me. I didn't even think about it. It felt so natural when we were together. We had the same thoughts. But I believe it could happen again. Almost did this summer. If it feels good, then it's OK.
@sacmom (14192)
• United States
19 Oct 11
Yes, I can. In fact, I fell in love with a man that is 8 and a half years older than I am. That was almost 20 years ago... Happy mylotting!
@mensab (4200)
• Philippines
19 Oct 11
yes, one can love anyone who is younger or older by 5-10 years. i think there is no age standard as long as the persons involved are legally allowed to engage in relationship. some people are attracted to older partners because they see maturity and stability in their lives. some people prefer younger partners because they radiate energy and youthfulness. whatever age, it takes effort to make the relationship work.
@ashbelle (49)
• Philippines
19 Oct 11
My boyfriend is 6 years older than me and it has never been a problem with us. I like older men than younger because of their maturity. Not that all younger men are immature. Age doesn't matter, really. Its the maturity of a person and his readiness to be in a serious relationship.
@tiina05 (2317)
• Philippines
19 Oct 11
hello, Why not? If I really love him. Actually for me that is not an issue at all as long as you love one another and you are happy together. right?
@sanofer (525)
• India
19 Oct 11
it is better to marry a man who is elder for 5 to 6 years. If we are in love with same age,we wont understand each other much,argue for everything and end up with breakup. But if there is an age gape,he will take care of us like his baby.
@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
19 Oct 11
What exactly has age to do with a feeling as love? May I ask you something? Can you love someone the same age as you? Or someone who is 1 year younger, or 2 years older, or 8 years younger? Can you love someone who lives in an other village or city as you? Or love someone who's skin color is different from yours or his believe? Can you love someone with glasses? Someone who is very skinny or very small? Can you love someone who is deaf or blind? Someone who speaks an other dialect or language as you do? Can you love a dog or cat or a piece of art? Can you love your father or mother? If you can't it has to do with you. With the way you are raised, your character, all the borders and anti-feelings build in in the way you were raised or made yourself. Something you did to make yourself feel more secure (since we like most what we are used to or what our relatives approve). BTW: you guessed right. Love has no borders! If it has it's not true love.