Age gap relationships

[Sez]

Personally I'm not bothered about people who are involved in age-gap relationships. I believe that if the couple involved in an age-gap relationship are happy and respect each other, love each other etc then that is fine and it is their life and they should be able to live their lives happily and free of prejudice.

[Dark_Elf]

Well...it depends...there's this 50 years old guy who is after me...19 and 50 is defenately too much of an age gap Grrrrr...I hate him

Whatever...when you're older an age gap matters not as much as for young people...for example 14 and 24 is probably more problematic than 24 and 34

[~* Lowi *~]

I think it depends on the situation but I also believe that as long as you love each other, age doesnt really matter...unless it starts to affect things of course but y'know....lol But it isnt wrong if there is a big age gap

[Unebriwen]

okay guys, I moved this to World Events since it's somewhat debatable.
Right. Age gaps in relationships, eh? Well here's something for you to think about. My mother and step dad have been married now (happily, may I add), for 17 years, and there is a 17 year age gap between them both. Mum was 29, I think, when she married Keine (my step dad), and it's the happiest she's ever been. Also, my sister whom is 28 has been in a long-term relationship with a man in his late thirties (methinks he's 38), hence basically a 10-year gap between them, and they're soon to be married.
However, I do not agree with relationships such as a 15-year-old dating a 30-year-old... I mean, even though there's a smaller gap between them then that of my parents, it's still considered to be rather, well, sick (somewhat like paedophilia). I guess once a person is at a 'legal' age, though (usually 21), it is more accepted. Though a 30 year gap or something to that extent is just plain disgusting to me

[Elfy]

I am worried as I've got to tell my mum tonight.........I realised it wouldn't be right to keep it from her. And Neil is an amazing guy, not like anyone I've ever met before, he's a real gentleman.

Not many people know about us yet (its only been 2 days  ) but my friend who knows is really happy for us, whereas my ex said it's disgusting and said Neil must be an old pervert  Hint of jealousy there though methinks........

[Ellie]

I'm really happy for you Elfy! The age difference between you isn't that big with you being the age you are.... I'm sure your mum will be happy that you're happy (my mum is happy that I'm happy now I'm seeing this lad) and ignore your ex, he sounds a bit jealous and bitter to be honest

I don't have a problem with age differences unless it's a teenager going out with somepne in their thirties coz it seems so much bigger then. It's ok when you're 15 going out with a 17 year old coz a two year age gap is quite common in the teens I have noticed. I think it's wrong when a young woman (such as 25) is going out with an 80 year old man, that's is when it gets sick.

[legy]

I say what's the big deal?!
If you love someone what should the age mean? Two people can't help how they feel for each other and it's not exactly rocket science to know when two people are really in love!
Let them be together if it's what they both want!

[~* Lowi *~]

hehe rocket science! ...lol yeah but I do agree with what Amy's saying

[Amarie]

I think that if you love someone age should not matter. However, there are some age gaps that are just too huge. For example 30 year olds who date 80 year olds or even older men...

[Blaen]

it's not exactly rocket science

I know this is completely pointless and off topic but can I point out that rocket science is very simple. If you have a push force greater than the force of gravity the rocket goes up, easy peasy. Brain surgery on the other hand is very complicated...But anyway I'll shut up now x(

[Jezebel]

Yey I'm really happy that you've found happiness! I hope things work out for you good this time my loveable wifey...who could resist you?

Anyway...I've never been in a relationship which has had much difference in age.  Usually a year or so and that's about it really.  And I've usually been the older one I can never seem to find a guy that is OLDER than myself Do they just not exist?

I don't think age gap relationships should be a problem. If both people in the relationship are mature and everything, then why not?  I think if one of them is like 13 or something and the other is 30, then thats when it matters.  Chances that the 13 year old is mature if very slim and the 30 year old is probably just perverted

[spikealott]

It's only when one person isn't an adult that it becomes a bit of an issue i think

I totally agree with you andone!!!

[Unebriwen]

Methinks andone summed it up precisely, actually. (Great minds think alike ..but fools never differ )

[*~GoLdBeRrY~*]

I see absolutley no harm in couples which have abig age gap.Two of my best friends boyfriends are nearly ten years older than them, and i have never seen them so happy. What is the problem with age, if it makes a person so happy.  If they are happy then there is nothing wrong, thats what i think anyway.  The only way i see it as a problem, is if one person is REALLY young, say like 14/15, because they arent grown up enough and arent looking for the same kindof relationship a person in there late 20s is. Does what i said make any sence to anyone?

[Elfy]

It makes perfect sense Goldberry, thanks. 

When I started this topic, to be honest I was expecting a lot of negative reactions. It's fantastic that you're all such open-minded, wonderful people.

*group hug*

I'll sotp spamming now and let you get back on topic 

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