I'm Married to a man 35 years older than me, The man of my dreams, you?
By SpitFire179
@SpitFire179 (2536)
Canada
January 1, 2007 4:45am CST
Some people have problems, but the majority of my friends and family just love it, and most people wish they were more like us in their relationships, because we're fre to be ourselves, and we're happy and get along so well.
Anyone else who is in a relationship like this, please lets talk about all the good that we have gotten out of it, and the way we see being with this special person.
Anyone who wants to be rude, you will be reported, so don't even start. This is something for people in these relationships, or those who have been in a relationship with an age difference in the past, It's not for your ideals on the subject if you have not been in a relationship like this, nor for bashing, or rudeness.
Thank you.
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87 responses
@tigrashadow (1086)
• Australia
1 Jan 07
as long as you are both happy, it shouldnt matter though i know some people can be rude and callous with their words...it would be wonderful to have a loving relationship regardless of ages...
personally its not for me but hey who knows who i will meet in the future
well wishes to you both
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@SpitFire179 (2536)
• Canada
1 Jan 07
Awww, that's so sweet, We don't really care, but i've found with the people that i have met in these kinds of relationships that what others say can make a big difference in a lot of people's relationships, No, your right, it shouldn't matter, It should be love first, and nothing else... But i like to be here for those who are having problems, because i know first hand how hard it can be to deal with at first, Especially when the gap is larger...
It's nice to see there's people out there that will openly say good words about something like this,
Blessed be.
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@tigrashadow (1086)
• Australia
2 Jan 07
it sucks when people judge....my parents were 41 years difference which i didnt mention before...not always easy on the kids but hey as long as you both get what you need in the relationship
at the moment the guy i talk to online is 9 years younger than me (a toy boy - woot) lol
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@tambdy (1967)
•
1 Jan 07
My girlfriend is 7 years older than me, i know it is not the same but use look a nice couple. As long as use treat each other with love and respect then age will never come into it. There is alot of narrow minded people out there who are set in there ways and if you dont do it there way they wont like it.
Me and my girlfriend had alot of people talking at the start, mainly our own familys but when two people love each other they dont really care. Age diffrence is nothing to be ashamed of as long as there is love there.
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@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
1 Jan 07
Well I'm in a relationship with a guy that is 6 years older than me..a little bit of an age difference so I hope that counts, hehe. I think that too many people pre-judge people in a relationship where there is big gap in age, when really they should gather all the facts first. I think that if the couple is together for the right reasons and care for eachother, than it's great. I only feel that it's wrong where it's a situation say where the female is with the male just for his money or the male is with the female just because of her youngness...it needs to be about more than just that. Congratulations on your relationship, I think it's great that your opnely announcing it..this shows that you're not ashamed. Was your family accepting of the relationship?
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@ESKARENA1 (18261)
•
1 Jan 07
good for you my friend. I dont think age comes in to it what is important is that you are happy . To make a relationship work you have to have a common understanding any negative reaction you two get will only make you stronger. My wife and I have 8 years between us and we have been married for 16 years now. Its great for me as a man to have a bright young woman with me and i would reccomend it to anyone.
I also have friends who are in a relationship, she is 20 he is 53 and they get on just fine, i think its fantastic
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@puma_nz (999)
• New Zealand
1 Jan 07
You both look lovely together who cares what anyone else thinks the main thing is that you are HAPPY and its obvious that you both are.. Its shines right through your PIC.. hehehehe.. Dont let anyone make you feel bad cos its you that and your Husband's "Light" that will outshine everything negative. Be proud. :)
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@SpitFire179 (2536)
• Canada
1 Jan 07
Thanx hun, your really sweet, We are happy, I can't beleive after 5 years it's stronger than it was the day i met him. At that moment, I didn't think it was possible to get any stronger, and now look at us :D
@Bee1955 (3882)
• United States
1 Jan 07
My husband is 16 years YOUNGER than me and we hear it all the time about (stop me if you heard these) "robbing the cradle", "training him right as he grows up", I've been called "Mrs. Robinson". etc.
Over the years, as we've grown stronger, most of those naysayers have been separated oand/r divorced. Who's laughing now?
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@SpitFire179 (2536)
• Canada
1 Jan 07
Yeah i've heard all them and more, and it's pathetic how many people can be so closed minded when it comes to matters of the heart.... Awesome, you deserve to be happy!
May The Agers Make It Longer Than The People Who Don't Like Us!
@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
2 Jan 07
i haven't been in a relationship like yours. but i have 2 female friends who were married with someone years older than them. one of my friend is 26 and married a 49 year old guy. and my other friend is 29 years who married a 51 year old guy. i supported them all the way since it's about their happiness. they are inlove and they are happy with their married lives already. and i am happy for them, too. age doesn't really matter when it comes to love. there's always magic in it.
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@kgwat70 (13388)
• United States
1 Jan 07
I am currently dating someone that is 12yrs younger than me and me and her get along wonderfully. I do not have a problem with someone being older than the other person. My ex-girlfriend was 8 years younger than me but that relationship did not work out. I think that is wonderful that you and your husband are happy and sharing a wonderful life together and wish you both many more happy years together. As long as you both are happy together and love each other, that is the only thing that matters. Happy New Year to you both. :-)
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@nascar8fan (742)
• United States
2 Jan 07
I say you do what makes you happy and if he makes you happy and you make him happy then good for the both of you... My hubby is 6 years older than me and my brother just got married last month and his new wife is 10 years older than him.. Just stay happy...
@piyush_29bk (414)
• India
2 Jan 07
hey its really nice , u love ur husband ,there are very few people in this world who loves somebody without any condition,i really appreciate u.
@anjuscor (1266)
• India
1 Jan 07
As long as mutual understanding is good in between both of you, it doesnt matter. Dont worry about anybody's perception. They dont know what you need in your life, they just comment when they look at people even though they are happy living and have fun in their life. So just go on, be happy. All the best to your life. Age is not factor in love, all it needs a good heart to live with.So do not need to listen to anybody's comments or compliment. Its your life, live to the fullest happily.
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@momocute (25)
• Singapore
2 Jan 07
I have a relationship with someone that I've never imagined before. He is my friend in college, actually, I just know him but not closed enough. ehmmmm,...me and him always wonder, how we could fall in love each other. It was started from a bad day, when my boy friend got stuck with his job, and suddenly he just looked to his cellphone and found my name. After that he asked me to go out with him, just getting chit chat in cafe. But I don't know why,..we didn't meet right away.
And a month after that, we went out together. now, he becomes my fiancee.It just needs a month process.I think, we never know who is our soulmate, until you've met him. Because I never expected to marry him, before. He was not my type at all. He's not so tall, handsome, and japanese looked, but as I know for now, he's a perfect man for me.
I never believe about love before, now I do believe that love is true. Love is a feeling that we have a strange formula and process. And it comes right away.
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@sigma77 (5383)
• United States
2 Jan 07
I was married to a woman almost 10 years younger than I. That wasn't really a problem. But I am happy to hear of someone who is successful in this kind of relationship. If it works for you, who cares what the world thinks. It is totally between you and your husband as to what you make of your relationship. Society may critize you but society is only concerned about telling others how to run their lives. It would be really wonderful to have this kind of relationship. Rock on...I see nothing wrong with it.
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@princess07031980 (5412)
• United States
9 Mar 07
Wow, that shocked me. I read your post about the reverse heart attack thing, and I was like wow-she is only 18. Well I guess if you are happy then that is all that matters, and you have your family's blessing which is awesome too. My question is though-where did you meet him? And how did you get started as a couple?
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@princess07031980 (5412)
• United States
9 Mar 07
How amazing-LOL you kept pushing? For the relationship? And he was backing off because.....does such an age gap ever hinder any peace in your relationship? Any jealousy factors or anything? How long have you been married?
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@SpitFire179 (2536)
• Canada
9 Mar 07
haha thank you, yeah i kept pushing, cause his only reason to say no was because he didn't want to 'ruin' my life..
Everything's wonderful, we never have any age problems, and the little arguments are pretty much the norm, don't snap at me, we can't afford that, i don't like that crappy show, blah blah, haha,
We've been married for just over 6 months now, and been living together for 4 and a half years, and i would never wish it back for anything. it's been the best years of my life.
Thanks!
@SpitFire179 (2536)
• Canada
9 Mar 07
We are happy, for sure. I met him one day when my dad brought him home trying to sell him junk.. he became a friend of the family, and the second i saw him i knew that i wanted him, regardless of anything in this world.
I wanted him, had a hunch he wanted me, and i went for it, i pushed until he said yes, and now, i'll never ever wish i could go back.
Thanks hun!
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
1 Jan 07
I am not in a relationship such as yours, but I admire your courage. Too many times people question the validity of such a relationship. The age difference or other reasons. If you love each other there is nothing wrong with this. I am happy that 2 people cand find love and devote their lives to being solely unto each other. Huggers to you and your hubby. Congratulations to having such a supportive family and friends.
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@kbkbooks (7022)
• Canada
1 Jan 07
My husband is 13 years older than I am. Before he married me he dated a woman who was over twenty years younger than himself. I think he feels that I keep him young. I help him sometimes with things that he doesn't understand about the generation gap between himself and his kids. I keep pretty much up to date with the kids and we all get along well. My stepdaughter is 26, my stepson is 17. My own kids are boys 15, and 14. We all get along pretty well. Sometimes I feel I need his strength and wisdom in life. He loves the Lord and wants to be a good father and husband. He really is the man of my dreams, too.
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
1 Jan 07
Love is the reason people marry. Sad others would question this.
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@SpitFire179 (2536)
• Canada
1 Jan 07
I love him with all my heart, Trust me, if it were for money, I would have bookeder before we started going out. He has No money, zip, zilch, nada, we're broke, just living paycheck to paycheck, hate it, hate not being able to pay all the bills at one time, that's life. I love him and that's why i stay with him.
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@amethystwolf (9)
• United States
1 Jan 07
I think its great. I was in a relationship similar but unfortunatly it did not work out for me. I know now he was not the marrying kind. Anyways, I hope that this will last for a very long time. Really who has the right to say anything anyways. Have the best New Year. And enjoy the company of each other for many many years.
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@diannebcrs (1549)
• Philippines
9 Mar 07
well, that's wonderful. it's so nice to see people in love. and even better to see love transcend differences like age, interests, etc. i guess this is really what love is all about, right? acceptance and friendship and commitment. something i think you have. i hope you'll be really happy in the years to come
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@SpitFire179 (2536)
• Canada
9 Mar 07
Thank you, things are wonderful, a few bumps in the road with relatively normal happenings, but we make it every day as long as we have eachother. thank you so much, and yes, that is truly what love is all about i think.