Age difference in relationships

I don't believe age itself should matter, it is how you feel and somewhat how other perceive the relationship, I would look completely silly dating an 18 year old, sick perhaps, so I wouldn't, if I'm with a girl that appears to be near my perceived age, then I'd be fine even if it were a 20 year difference, I thought Demi Moore and Ashton looked good together as an example.

Oldest I dated, 36 when I was 22, didn't last long, we mutually agreed to end it on friendly terms, she was on a rebound from being hurt by divorce and I was in her life then as a tutor for her son.

9 years difference for me, she was 25 I was 34. But I've never had a problem with a significant age difference either way. It all depends on compatibility, sharing common interests and who you just click with.

And I'm lovin' the amount of cougars on this thread *straightens tie*

When I was 19, I had a huge crush on a guy who was 38! He came into Wendy's a lot,( I worked there at the time). He was my type all around, built like a tank, blue eyes, and the sweetest personality. We talked on the phone for hours. We started to fall for each other. And No he wasn't out to sleep with a younger woman! I was very grown up for my age, all my friends told me that. I wanted to date him, but I didn't know how to explain my new bf age to my parents. So, we just hung out and what not.

Then when I was 23 I fell for a guy who was 19. He grew up in a strict military family. He was was soooo mature for his age as well, Unlike most men around here. We hit off extremely well, like potential marriage after college well. And we were great lovers as well. I could talk about anything with him, and vice versa. Even though he came from a rich and powerful family ( dad is a lawyer, mom is the commissioner for the state) he never acted like a rich kid. He hated rich ppl, and the fact that his life was always under a microscope . And girls who only wanted to get with him for his money . We were great , till his mom took a new job in Nashville TN. Now he is like 4 to 5 hours away. So I blame her for destroying the relationship.

In the end" age is just a number baby " Jacob Black - New Moon. If the relationship is great, then go with it. Life is to short for numbers ( as long as both ppl are of legal age) Enjoy each other!

I'm not going through all the replies, but in case it hasn't been said, the formula for age difference for guys is half your age plus seven. As long as she's legal, of course. Do the math and and you'll see that I'm right.

I've only date one woman who was older then me, by 2 years. She was also the prettiest. However, most of the women I've dated have been a few years younger then me. I've thought of looking for a trophy wife, a young, good looking girl. The problem is not necessarily the age difference but the maturity and intelligence involved. I just don't want to get involved with someone who likes to play games on their iPhone.

I've gone 10 years ahead of me and 10 years behind me and had a blast on both outings...

My husband and I are almost 10 years apart ( currently I'm 32, he's 41 ). It's perfect. I dated someone 18 years older than myself when I was 27 ( making him 45 ) and that wasn't the right fit but it likely had more to do with who he was as a person vs his age. I also dated someone who was 5 years younger than me ( again I was 27, he was 22 ) and I didn't like that at all. That was extremely short term.

when I was 18 I dated a guy who was 37 (19 years difference) and today he is one of my bestest friends (I am now 33)
hubby is 11 years old than me

Youngest was 14 and I was 18. He told me he was 16 and I ended up in jail. Long story.

My husband was 21 and I was 31 when we met. He's more mature than me and an awesome father.

I date within 5 years.

My dad though checks out girls my age. Which is nasty!!

My ex husband has a kid that is one year older than me.
And he is nasty.

I've never dated a guy that was younger than me. The closest to my age was 1 year older than me, I was 18 and he was 19. All of my serious relationships were with men at least 6 years older than me. Probably because I have older brothers and I would sometimes date their friends. My husband is 7 years older than me. We started dating when I was 23 and he was 30.

I'll be 28 next month, my partner is 43. When we started dating I was 22. It actually was a bit rough in the very beginning because I had only been in one real relationship prior, and I think I just expected a fairy tale and everything to be perfect. Truth is, her mother lived with us, in the house that my partner grew up in (she bought the house from her mother when her father passed). Because they had lived there so long, everything was already decorated and finished...I moved in and wanted to do all those things girls want to do like decorate, pick out dishes and stuff, etc. So, it was rough, but I was immature. I was jealous that she had already done all these things with someone else, you know? Things are MUCH much better, almost perfect actually (we now live in a different state! :-) and I realize how much I've grown up since then. The only thing that sucks is we likely won't be able to grow old together. When I retire at 65, she'll be 80. That kind of stinks.

You're right about the maturity level being unequal. Both of my husbands were immature.

when I was 18 I dated a 40 year old

when I was 40 I dated an 18 year old