Can you Love someone who is 5-10 years elder than you?
By Nikhil04
@Nikhil04 (28)
India
20 responses
@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.
@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.
@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.
@Bianca_mergillano (1067)
• 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.
@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.
@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.
@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.