Should Age matter?

*Sinistra* · Jan 17, 2005, 05:01 PM

Well a debate Should Age matter in a relationship? The question poped up in my head while talking with a friend. Its a problem in soacity these days. People getting put down for dating someone not in their age bracket So what do you think Should Age matter?

Well for me Not that much I could see a 10 year difference in leagal terms I had a friend she was 26 going out with a 16 year old. I never told her how wrong I thought that was but Yeah. I being in a relation ship my G/F is 5 years younger then I am. but me being 24 and her being 19 Shouldn't be a problem So what do you guys think?

*Boo45* · Jan 17, 2005, 05:09 PM

Hehe...thats the kind of situation im in rite now...and im on the bad part of the situation...not by being the evil person..more of the part that gets left behind...but its ok...neway, bak to the subject...i dont think age would really matter if its like a relationship between each other with a 15 year difference....over that..would probly be...well...wrong...

*xotix* · Jan 17, 2005, 05:51 PM

age shouldn't really be a problem. as long as the couple is comfortable with their age difference thats all that matters. my gf is 1 year older than me, and we are more than willing to accept that fact.

it only matters if one party in the relationship is uncomfortable.

*Kasai* · Jan 17, 2005, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by xotix

age shouldn't really be a problem. as long as the couple is comfortable with their age difference thats all that matters. my gf is 1 year older than me, and we are more than willing to accept that fact.

it only matters if one party in the relationship is uncomfortable.

Amen to that. I feel very comfortable with the person that I am slowly starting a relationship with. I dont want it to go fast. Or slow. But then again....He lives on the other side of the United States...

Ahem. A 3 year age difference isnt that big of a gap.

youth_anime_fan · Jan 17, 2005, 06:32 PM

My grandpa was 29 when he married my grandma. she was 17. They're celebrating their 53rd anniversery.

Having that kindof thing in my family makes me say that age doesn't really matter if you're devoted in the relationship.

*Phoenix of Love* · Jan 17, 2005, 07:00 PM

Yeah my cut of is 5 years older or younger but then again love shouldnt be limited to age otherwise you cant call it love but the next best thing.

cherry_chocolate · Jan 17, 2005, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by xotix

age shouldn't really be a problem. as long as the couple is comfortable with their age difference thats all that matters. my gf is 1 year older than me, and we are more than willing to accept that fact.

it only matters if one party in the relationship is uncomfortable.

well said. ^_^~ but if the age difference is too large, wouldn't it be painful for one party at the end of their lives? I mean, assuming they both die of old age...

*Electrastar* · Jan 17, 2005, 07:20 PM

It all depends on your own personal taste and mentally I think. If it doesn't bother you and if you love the person, then it shouldn't matter what other people say. To me, I don't see myself dating anyone older than 5 years (I'm 22 by the way). Because I want to date someone that has the same mentality and life situation as I am. I couldn't see myself dating someone who's 32 and looking to have children, no way, not me , not now.

*ex-paranoia* · Jan 17, 2005, 07:32 PM

It's not really a big matter in society, it's only the type of situation that makes everything awkward at times. If there is a significant age differene between the two, then the older the two are, then less likely the relationship might seem weird to people. However,, with a significant age difference and the two being rather young.. Let's say 10 year difference between 25 and 15 yr old, then that might look a bit weird. That's why smaller age differences are less likely to receive any misconceptions because the two will always be of same age group. But for the bigger differences in age, the older the two, the better the image.

*Arrianna* · Jan 17, 2005, 07:56 PM

Depends on the age of the youngest member in the relation.

Most people are not ready for a serious relationship until they are between 18-21. Even then most relationships fail if entered into before the age of 21. After 21, it really doesn't matter. I found by the time I was 25 I was able to relate to just about anyone between the ages of 21 and 50.

I am older then my husband and we did date before he was 21, so I do know what I'm talking about.

As for someone dieing before you, there are no garentee's either way. You just never know.

*Phoenix of Love* · Jan 17, 2005, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Arrianna

Depends on the age of the youngest member in the relation.

Most people are not ready for a serious relationship until they are between 18-21. Even then most relationships fail if entered into before the age of 21. After 21, it really doesn't matter. I found by the time I was 25 I was able to relate to just about anyone between the ages of 21 and 50.

I am older then my husband and we did date before he was 21, so I do know what I'm talking about.

As for someone dieing before you, there are no garentee's either way. You just never know.

Not really my great grandfather passed 7 years ago and my great grand mothers happy she still has her wit and shes funny

I dont dought she misses him but life gose on you know

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xotix AO Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 110	age shouldn't really be a problem. as long as the couple is comfortable with their age difference thats all that matters. my gf is 1 year older than me, and we are more than willing to accept that fact. it only matters if one party in the relationship is uncomfortable.
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youth_anime_fan Upcoming Legend Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 585 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 110	My grandpa was 29 when he married my grandma. she was 17. They're celebrating their 53rd anniversery. Having that kindof thing in my family makes me say that age doesn't really matter if you're devoted in the relationship.
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Electrastar AO Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada. Posts: 235 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 210	It all depends on your own personal taste and mentally I think. If it doesn't bother you and if you love the person, then it shouldn't matter what other people say. To me, I don't see myself dating anyone older than 5 years (I'm 22 by the way). Because I want to date someone that has the same mentality and life situation as I am. I couldn't see myself dating someone who's 32 and looking to have children, no way, not me , not now. __________________
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ex-paranoia AO Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 179 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 210	It's not really a big matter in society, it's only the type of situation that makes everything awkward at times. If there is a significant age differene between the two, then the older the two are, then less likely the relationship might seem weird to people. However,, with a significant age difference and the two being rather young.. Let's say 10 year difference between 25 and 15 yr old, then that might look a bit weird. That's why smaller age differences are less likely to receive any misconceptions because the two will always be of same age group. But for the bigger differences in age, the older the two, the better the image.
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Arrianna Lady Barronmore Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,012 Thanks: 8 Thanked 34 Times in 31 Posts Credits: 37,699	Depends on the age of the youngest member in the relation. Most people are not ready for a serious relationship until they are between 18-21. Even then most relationships fail if entered into before the age of 21. After 21, it really doesn't matter. I found by the time I was 25 I was able to relate to just about anyone between the ages of 21 and 50. I am older then my husband and we did date before he was 21, so I do know what I'm talking about. As for someone dieing before you, there are no garentee's either way. You just never know. __________________ l Stone Hold l Now We're Cooking! l
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