Is she really over-age for me?
By Samson Ogola
@Jatelo2 (166)
Nairobi, Kenya
September 26, 2012 2:14am CST
She works in a office nearby and looks like she is in her early 40s though still very smart, single and attractive. I'm about 10 years younger but I feel attracted. Should I approach her and express myself or should I consider her age? Any advice will do!
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14 responses
@ferianneful (148)
• Philippines
26 Sep 12
By all means my dear, go. Go ask her out. In love, age doesn't matter. I am eight years younger than my husband and our relationship is almost ten years now. His maturity keeps me level-headed while I keep him young and happy. We compliment each other so much.
@PurpleTeddyBear (6685)
• Canada
26 Sep 12
Exactly right! You will keep her young and happy while she keeps you level headed! I think that is awesome, and part of a partnership! If each person in the relationship has a trait that can affect their partner in positive ways then that will make the relationship stronger and longer lasting!
@Jatelo2 (166)
• Nairobi, Kenya
26 Sep 12
Wow! It looks like your age difference is complementing your relationship greatly. From your explanation, it appears that I will be the one to keep her young and happy while her maturity keeps me level-headed?
@sheila2666 (90)
• United States
26 Sep 12
My husband is younger than me. There is nothing wrong with that. If you don't try and see what happens you will never know. Good Luck. :)
@Jatelo2 (166)
• Nairobi, Kenya
26 Sep 12
So this is a Go? Just curious,is the age difference between you and your husband in the bracket I mentioned?
@sheila2666 (90)
• United States
26 Sep 12
I am six years older than my husband. He is 40 I am 46. We have been married for 10 years and have 4 children.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
30 Sep 12
if does not matter, if you like this person and you think you would be able to match up with her smart, wit and all. if you feel attracted, why not get to know her and see if there is more than what you see now... i am sure she would first feel awkward about it because 10 years is such a huge age gap.. but people are really very open these days, and we understand such - afterall... it is your decision and your relationship to be. wherever or whatever will make you happy then go for it.
@mangtony7451 (479)
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30 Sep 12
Hello Jatelo2, greetings. As the saying goes, "age doesn't matter". But you have to consider other things as well like; How mature you are to cope up with her, How many children you are planning to have in your married life (just in case you both end up this far).
@barood4money (376)
• India
4 Oct 12
First gather full details about her. Study her liking and disliking. Then if you think that it is ok to approach her. Then move ahead. Best of Luck. :-)
@PurpleTeddyBear (6685)
• Canada
26 Sep 12
Honestly I would say go for it! After all age is just a number and I don't feel that should be a deal breaker in any relationship. My boyfriend is younger then me by 5 years and things are awesome with him, I couldn't be happier! Please keep us posted if you do decide to approach her and ask her out!
@autumndreamer (3185)
• Philippines
26 Sep 12
Well first you need to make sure she doesn't have a husband and kids. If she's single then you can express to her your feelings. There's nothing wrong with being in love with an older woman or an older guy. It's just age.
@GemmaR (8517)
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26 Sep 12
If you are in your early thirties, then I would say that you're old enough to know what you want, and you should know whether it is right for you or not. I don't think that age is as much of a problem as other people would say that it was, and I would never give up on love if the only thing that you don't like about her is how old she is. She might feel younger than she is, and you might feel a little more mature than other people your age, so there is no reason why you shouldn't let this lady know how you feel and see how she feels about you.
@rivakwa (56)
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27 Sep 12
Do you respect age?Love is not enough to marry anybody.This is a hard fact,but is true.That this woman is older than you is a dangerous signal,ideally you are suppose to marry or date somebody younger,so that the fellow will look up to you as big brother or father,but the opposite happens when you date somebody much older.If one pretends that they are guided by love.It is hypocritical,it is a matter of time.At best you good friends not any intimate relationship.If you are blinded by beauty as other men,the consequence is not always good.I fear she will not respect you,because you are younger,even she professes love,wait until you have misunderstanding and the stark reality will stare you in the face.
@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
26 Sep 12
I believe that age doesn't matter if you like a person. So what is you are 10 years younger? I have never known any law against a large age gap between a man and a woman. If you really like this girl,GO FOR IT !
You wouldn't know what you have missed if you don't get this chance. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
26 Sep 12
First, you must try to know if the woman is still single. Because if she is, then why not? Nowadays, there are a lot of May-December affairs and it's just but natural . So, go for it.
Once you know that she is single, you can start by smiling at her whenever you see her. And when she smiles back whenever you meet her, you can already introduce yourself and be friends with her.
That will be a nice start for the both of you.
@mohkanari (1957)
• India
26 Sep 12
I think age has nothing to do in these matters, when force of attraction is working. But confirm or make that force of attraction is there on both sides to get pleasant results.