My girlfriend is older than me.

Okay, I always get into a relationship with someone younger than me by one to two years and seriously, I don't see anything wrong with it. Most of these guys younger than me are more matured so age really isn't a big deal. Besides, there are millions of guys getting married with women older than them. What is wrong with that? How is that crazy? Is there any rule written about it? I don't think so.

There is nothing wrong with being in love with an older lady. 12 years isn't even that long . You are just being negative about what others has to say for having a slight age gap. My dear, age really doesn't matter when it comes to love. Go marry her if you really love her.

You mean: she should be crazy to get married to you! You already make a big scene out of 1 year age difference?????? What exactly is 1 year? How come you men always seem to think you have the right to be years older and only that will make a relationship perfect or work? I am way older as just 1 year as my husband and I can assure you this is not or never been a problem to both of us. The fact already you write this on the internet and make an issue out of it proves enough it's not only yoru mothers problem.

If you are bothered by the issue that your girlfriend is a year older than you are, then you might not really love her. Some people I know have age differences of 10 or 15 years with the woman older and yet the love did prosper. When should age be a deterrent to a relationship? It is just a number and no longer of great concern in this generation.

Hi Mighty2007, if both of you love eachother as you stated, and you feel strongly (and comfortable with the thoughts within yourself) that you want to marry her, go for it man. In my opinion, age is not the main determinant relevant to the level of maturity in an individual; although it can help to indicate where you should be at, in the schema of things. If you still feel unsure of your intentions, seek additional counsel from your trusted friends and family members. Best of wishes to you and yours.

If it's just a year, it's nothing. If you two love each other, go for it! I mean, it's only a year, it's not like you are going to have generation gaps...

A year 12 months that really isn't a big difference at all. My husband and I are 6 months a part. I"m 6 months older then him do you really think he sat there and thought about our age being a reason not to get married to each other heck no. Age is just a number it doesn't matter what other people think of your guys age gap weather its just a few months to a few years. If you love you and she loves you and you both want to get married then get married. It doesn't matter what your family thinks or feels they do aren't marrying her you are.

Oh my, that's just 1 year difference, my dear. It shouldn't be that bad. I know a lot of other couples where the woman is at least 5 years older, and we can't even tell the age gap by how they look. What are you concerned about, in particular?