same age, younger or older than you...who to choose?

@annavi23 (6522)
Philippines
October 29, 2012 9:45am CST
I just wonder what would you prefer most when picking someone to be in a relationship with. Well, you can share some of your experiences here and let's do the discussion going... For me, I prefer most of same age group, but then there are times older men get attracted to me, and I feel like somehow I am not me when I would go for having relationships with older men. I prefer same age or younger who will love me as I am and I to him as well. What about you guys? Please share your experiences...
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@mariaperalta (19073)
• Mexico
30 Oct 12
I would never consider age, unless they were a kid of course. I have a sister you is married to a mna 20 years older. They have a great marriage.
@annavi23 (6522)
• Philippines
11 Feb 13
Wow! 20 years older? that was really far gap huh? My father was ten years older than my mom. Well, of course there are always instances they do have misunderstandings about things. But there are times there are unresolved ones which can be hard,specially to my mom. Anyways, if love does exists, two people can work things out...
• Philippines
30 Oct 12
Hello Annavi! Minimal age difference (3 to 5 years) do not really matter much for most people. It doesn't matter to me as long as we understand and love each other. I've had a boyfriend who was older than 5 years and we were alright but we had differences which were not related to our age but more on our beliefs and convictions. Now, my boyfriend is ten years my junior and i was quite uneasy at first. The difference is not showing physically since i look younger than my age and he's quite tall while i'm petite. To be honest, i had misgivings at first. However, as time goes by, I have observed that my guy is actually very mature than his actual age. He is quite responsible and is actually acts much matured than most older guys I know. I just hope that he won't change.
@annavi23 (6522)
• Philippines
8 Feb 13
Hello deriellevc! :) SO, you mean your present boyfriend is ten years younger than you? Oh, well, if you say that he is matured and he doesn't look younger than you and best of all you both understand each other well, I guess there's no problem at all. It just depends on how things work out in the long run. I hope you two find happiness in each other's arms...
@redredrose (1105)
• United States
30 Oct 12
I say as long as the person is legal age(18) then age shouldn't matter. I have a friend whose 35 his girlfriend just turned 21. when I was 21 i dated a guy that was 39 and once i was with a guy 4 yrs younger then me. Now i'm married to a guy that's nearly 3 yrs older than me. To me the only time age matters is when you are say 50 and the other person is 20 or something that just feels wrong but age is really just a number. I do tho of all the ages younger and or older than me i've dated i prefer same age as me because then yes we do tend to have more in common and we can do more together. Like say if i married when i was 28 an guy that was 48 or 50 he wouldn't even want to do some of the things i did and maybe because of his age not be able to medically or something. So i say age is just a number but i prefer same age as me because i married a man only 3 yrs older than me and we have so much more in common than the guy i dated when i was 21 that was 39.
@annavi23 (6522)
• Philippines
4 Nov 12
WHOA! That was a decade gap and I don't like the idea though, same with 30 years gap, my God! I feel like not me when I do have realationship with such... A big NO for that! Well, to tell you honestly, I have somehow dated a guy who is 7 or 8 years older than me, though it was just a date but having relationship with him really is a big NO! Well, now, there's one guy who is more than a decade older than me that I think who likes me. Well, I think hanging out with him would be nice but the thought of having relationship with him, I can think about it though...if he has the qualities or personality, why not! Haha, yeah, it's good to know your story, in the end you have end up with 3 years older than you. That's what I am thinking about as well. Too much of an age gap can feel like unable to talk to anything about the world. For me, I like to have few years gap who still catches up with my sense of humor and can hang out wherever I want. The fun brings with two people sharing it is different than just love alone.
@Aja103654 (5646)
• Philippines
30 Oct 12
Hmmm... i think i prefer someone close to my age. But the personality of the person comes first before age. In fact, age doesn't really matter to me. I'd be more attracted to someone by their personality. Person not age.
@annavi23 (6522)
• Philippines
23 Dec 12
Hello aja! Yes, it's true, personality comes first in priority when you really want relationships to work out. It is indeed the person and not the age, but sometimes age still matters though it depends on how people think and react to some matters in life as well. I'd love to see a person's character but the thought of their age younger than me makes me feel like it's not me doing that type...
• Thailand
29 Oct 12
Honestly, age really doesn't matter for me as long as we like and love each other then that's fine. But we you will really ask me what age i will prefer to have a relationship with? I will choose an older one, for the fact that they have more experience in life and have a better understanding on how to deal with every situation.
@annavi23 (6522)
• Philippines
4 Nov 12
Hello Gracia! :) Thank you for the wonderful input! Yes, that's what I also think. Older men have more experience and can have better understanding on how to deal with every situation they face in life. As a girl, most of the time, I have observed girls really end up with having relationships with older guys. I do like the idea but not that too old that I can see my grandfather in him... I would choose more of 5 years older than me the max. What about you then? I hate it when celebrities or ordinary people choose too much old and age gaps are too far, cause it feels like it doesn't look good anymore. Yeah, having older guys who act mature and responsible enough with a bit of sense of humor is just the right kind for me. I hope I can meet him someday, though. ^_^ It feels good being loved and appreciated and the fact that they can take care of you, is really like heaven...^_^
@Shavkat (139828)
• Philippines
30 Oct 12
There is no age requirements if you love someone. I had seen some people got married with same age, age gap for ten years and so forth.
@annavi23 (6522)
• Philippines
4 Nov 12
What about you then? What do you prefer, you can share your experiences as well. There's nothing wrong with it, right?
@GemmaR (8517)
29 Oct 12
I don't think that you should really be thinking about age when you're choosing who you should be in a relationship with. Because some people may be more mature than others even though they're younger than them. You need to be very careful about the reasons that you're choosing somebody, and the truth is that age just isn't something that is as important as their personality. If you can't get on with them then it doesn't really matter whether you're the same age or not; as that won't make the relationship any better.
@annavi23 (6522)
• Philippines
4 Nov 12
Hello GemmaR! :) Thanks for the wonderful insight! You are right, when loving someone, age doesn't really matter. I just am curious about the chances you mylotters have and it's a great thing though that i have started this topic for I can learn from a lot of you here. Yes, it is the personality we have to deal with for us to be abnle to understand one another and see who we truly loved the most. It's just that I realized, I have met a lot of guys but i wonder why I can't find the right person to be with... it's true that there are people who can be younger than you but more mature enough and there are people also who are older but seems like somehow not responsible and can't stand on their own. Of course, I want a guy who would be more responsible and can take really good care of me for I don't have any brothers and for me, it will be a great thing to chose a guy who will truly love and respect me and accept me as who I truly am. For in the end, we are worth loving, no matter what we are, right?
@sajujohn (1005)
• India
29 Oct 12
I will prefer those girls who are younger than me. But I would prefer those who are having same age as me. This is because they can understand us well also they might have gone through the same situation as ours. The reason why I choose the people younger than me might be because of the influence of the society in which I am living.
@annavi23 (6522)
• Philippines
30 Oct 12
Hello sajujohn! :) I think that's what most guys choose, girls who are younger than them cause they want to be more intelligent or more powerful than them, isn't it? Well, these reasons can be left unsaid, but you can see it when you really look at it. What can you say about that? As for the same age groups, you are right. When it comes to experiences, we get to share a lot of common ones. SO, it looks like we are equal when it comes to such matter.
10 Feb 13
Well, I prefer older than my age. I am atracted to a man with abs and loves jeans and shirt. Outgoing person and love to enjoy things in practical and simple way.
@doroffee (4222)
• Hungary
29 Oct 12
As a girl, I like older guys - but not too much older, maximally 10 years. But I find guys younger than me, and sometimes even my age really immature for me - maybe I'm too mature, I don't know. But I need at least 3 years difference, I think...
@annavi23 (6522)
• Philippines
30 Oct 12
Yeah, I also do like guys who are older than me but five years older the max. I feel like too much young if paired to 10 years older than me...really! I can also like guys younger but still prefer those of my age groups. Unless, it can change as well if I really feel love to a certain guy younger or older than me...who knows, right? But if you spend most of your time with guys, you'll know who you can fall for.
• Philippines
29 Oct 12
I have had two boyfriends in the past and both of them are older than me, as I really prefer those that are older because they tend to be more mature and responsible compared to me. I think, a lot of girls out there prefer to have someone that is older. Also, older guys tend to take care of us better, too.
@annavi23 (6522)
• Philippines
30 Oct 12
Hello watcha! :) yeah, I can see most girls do pick those guys who are much older than them cause it shows that men rules, is it? I think they are more mature when being paired with younger girls than them. For sure, it would be better to have a guy partner who is older than you cause they know how to take care of most things. Depends on the type of the guy as well. There are guys or men who isn't mature enough even if they are old. Of course, it would be better to be paired with guys who are more responsible and knows how to be a man enough to build his own family. Thanks for your shre, watcha! :) nice name huh?
• Philippines
20 Dec 12
I would always prefer men who are older than me. I have been with a man with the same age group as mine and I can say that being with an older man is great. Being with a man who has the same age as mine seems like he's more immature. I would prefer an age up to 10 years older than me. My latest ex boyfriend is 7 years older than me and we get along well, and it's okay. It's just sad that it didn't really work out and we decided to part ways in a nice way without hard feelings. If soon I would be with a man, I would still choose an older man. I have someone right now who courts me and he is running 28 and i am running 26 and I am still on the process of observing if we would work out. :)
• China
12 Nov 12
The following ideas are just from a boy, which can be different from yours. As far as i am concerned, the younger or the same age are both ok, while the elder are not acceptable. Always the male tends to be more mature than the female in the relationship, which can make it stonger. Mostly, to scientists, the female seems to be more mentally mature than the male at the some age. So if the man who is younger gets attached to the women, it is hard for him to be considerate or understanding. This kind of relationship is dangerous for the man are not easy the handle the problems between them. While if the man is elder, he may have much more experience and more independent, which make the women think he is a reliable person. Of course not all the men who is young are not mature enough, but generally it is the case. So if he is more considerate, understanding, independent and experienced, the relationship will also go smoothly no matter whether he is younger or not.
• India
10 Feb 13
Well,i do not think age should be considered as a factor when it comes to love.Love is eternal, there is no age or any other barriers for same.But then coming to personal choices,i guess for me i would either go with someone my age of younger.I am definitely sure to be very comfortable with someone of my age or age group.But then i do not want to be dating or be in a relationship with a much younger woman.6-7 years younger is perhaps something i am really uncomfortable as well.I am not sure whether i will be comfortable dating or being in a relationship with an older lady.Besides,it would not be fun.I guess for any person there is an interval of age groups one can date or hang around with.Mostly its because of the interests and ideas and understanding of things.It would be more easier to be compatible within that group.I agree there are rare cases .But then those are special cases to show love is eternal.Hope things would be fun.Good to know your thoughts.Thanks!
@ckyera (17331)
• Philippines
31 Oct 12
hi vi! who to choose? choose the one that you love and the one who loved you truly! when we are in love, age doesn't really matter!
• Mexico
4 Nov 12
Hi annavi: I think that when you meet a nice person you don't ask him/her for his/her ID. Even if I prefer a relationship with someone near my age I don't care too much as long as there would be chemistry and our personalities would be compatible. Actually I think I like persons who are older than me because I am generally the serious guy. ALVARO
@arystine (1273)
• Philippines
4 Nov 12
I prefer someone older than me. My husband is six years older than me. I think I associate being older with being more mature, though it is not always the case. LoL!! I think I am attracted to someone older because I feel that an older guy would take care of me and treat me like a baby. Hahaha. Have a nice day annavi23. :)
@adnileb (5276)
• Philippines
3 Nov 12
I prefer the same age. Or a year older (because my fiancé is a year older than me) Hahaha!
@francesca5 (1344)
31 Oct 12
I have a relationship with someone who is 7 years older than me, I would quite like it if the age gap were a bit less, but I wouldn't swap him for a younger man. I think my preference would have been for someone about the same age as me, but it just never happened, I had a relationship with a couple of men closer to my own age, but in the end I prefer the man I have a relationship with now, because I just do. But then I am not absolutely sure that part of me doesn't prefer him because he is a bit older, but I don't know the answer to that.
@samson1 (738)
• Jamaica
8 Nov 12
Annavi23, I like your question. I think that objectively, it is challenging for a man to select someone of the same age range or older to have an intimate relationship with, than to choose otherwise.., and the converse is experienced by women who want to be intimate with a man who is younger than she is. For example, for a man, if he selects a woman of his age range or older to have an intimate relationship with, on numerous occassions, the mind set of that woman is either ahead of his, or more inflexible in its formation. Therefore, it is challenging for him to effectively relate to this woman. The converse tends to be true of a woman who chooses to be in a relationship with a man of her age range or younger. It has been said that the woman often seeks a more mature man (in thought and deeds) and sometime in assets. Ladies tend to want leadershiplike qualities in their men, while the men tend to want compatibility in their women folks. Do you agree with my simple analogy here?