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Age gap differences

So does an age gap matter anymore if the people involved love each other?
CookieCrumbs · F Best Comment
At first, people think it doesn’t.

But eventually, they would realize that it matters. They will not necessarily break up with the person, but they’d feel that the significant gap in age influences display of maturity, experience, and (sometimes), even common sense.
MartinTheFirst · 22-25, M
@CookieCrumbs I'm almost in favour of saying that common sense is something you're born with, cuz most people don't ever get that no matter how old they get

guys seem to love gaps, age gaps, data gaps and of course their favorite thigh gaps
hollyyoung · 18-21, F
@Dshhh how old are u
@saragoodtimes thigh gaps 👍
BLP11520 · 61-69, M
Ceinwyn · 26-30, F
Yes. I don’t want to date a guy who can’t socialise after midnight and when naked looks like a raw chicken. No oldies.
WillaKissing · 56-60
There would be difficulties with each other's understanding of each other's generational differences and maturity levels, but all relationships have issues. As long as they are patient and willing to understand each other's points of view and interests, then love can work out.

For me she would have to be at least 30 years old so she has experienced life and grew into a mature woman if I was to attempt an age gap relationship.
iamBen · M
I've been in an age gap relationship. Everyone legal, to be clear. It can work and work well. But, the age gap is a significant factor and things will crop up to work through together. I wouldn't call it a matter of maturity. It's more a matter of older partner having more experiences simply because they have lived longer. It doesn't make the older partner better or more valuable, but there will come times when it matters. When the older one will have already been through something the younger needs to experience for themselves. It can be good to share those times. Bonding. If there's healthy communication. The younger partner also brings value to the relationship. Youth is energizing. The enthusiasm and naivete are a way to stay in touch with the joys in the newness and promise of life. Both can bring value because of their differences. That's been my experience, anyway.
BLP11520 · 61-69, M
@iamBen I agree
Miklee02 · 51-55, F
BLP11520 · 61-69, M
@Miklee02 okay
BarbossasHusband · 36-40, M
My sister has been with a man 18 years her senior for 3 years now, almost 4. She's never been happier bc he treats her and her kids well.
BLP11520 · 61-69, M
If youre a pedo or predator/groomer yeah it does matter
ServantOfTheGoddess · 61-69, M
Assuming we are talking about adults, I think relationships can work with even very large age differences (20 years or more). However, it does get difficult if they are together a long time and one is already into their old age and the other, not.
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ServantOfTheGoddess · 61-69, M
@Magichorse get back to us when she is 80...
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SW-User
Well I actually think there is a difference between an age gap and an age difference. Age gap I would so was over 3-4 years and an age difference over about 7-8 years. My answer would be yes it does if one of the partners was old enough to be their partners parent or was still a teen.
hollyyoung · 18-21, F
it depends on the age gap. if a 23 year old was dating a 27 year old that’s completely normal and only a 4 year difference, but if a 20 year old was dating a 16 year old (also a 4 year age gap) then that’s fucking wrong.
BLP11520 · 61-69, M
Tahitiangrandma · 61-69, F
I would say no lol I'm with a man like twenty years younger than me and never been happier. It's not like some teenager with a older person that's disgusting
BLP11520 · 61-69, M
CrazyMusicLover · 31-35
Unless it concerns me or my immediate family, it doesn't matter to me in the least. If my parent decided to date someone my age, hell, I wouldn't like that.
Yes. For example, if it’s illegal ages or if it’s creepy like old enough to be their grandparent. I just think age gap relationships are gross tho.
smiler2012 · 56-60
{@blp11520] well if you love each other fair enough🤷‍♂️ but long as it not the sort where you are old enough too be there parent there the sort i find a wee bit creepy
lwshm64 · 56-60, F
It matters to me I call it a maturity level your level may not be the same as my level even though we're the same age so it's a maturity level
minxy · 46-50, F
Such a wonderful new pop phrase.
Even though it's been around since before I was born.
It depends on the individuals involved.
People are different.
Musicman · 61-69, M
It depends on the age gap. My wife is six years older than me. I met her when I was 29.
hollyyoung · 18-21, F
@Musicman that’s normal
BLP11520 · 61-69, M
SensualRomantic · 46-50, M
Nope. I always had more interest to women older than me.
Musicman · 61-69, M
@SensualRomantic How much older do you prefer?
SensualRomantic · 46-50, M
@Musicman when I was in 20s, my lover was in 40s... since I am old now, probably I can be okay for max 8-9 years older.
Lilred2289 · 31-35, F
As long as they’re adults, i don’t think it matters at all.
Age gap isn’t about love …. It’s about need ..
HannahSky · F
It does. You want a grandparent as a spouse? Doubt it.
StevetheSleeve · 31-35, M
It matters to society.
hollyyoung · 18-21, F
@StevetheSleeve it kinda matters in general. imagine a 9 year old with a 30 year old. of course age gap matters for the most part
StevetheSleeve · 31-35, M
@hollyyoung This is true. I wasn’t thinking about child abuse but yes.
LandOfOz · 61-69, M
Doesnt matter if they do or dont
SW-User
idk...mine is 20 years lol
Thanks for the BC. 😊
It works for some people.
SW-User
No it doesn't. DM me?
Carissimi · 70-79, F
MartinTheFirst · 22-25, M
age is just a number
MartinTheFirst · 22-25, M
@hollyyoung Maybe I am? You sure as hell don't know, yet you're throwing shade
MartinTheFirst · 22-25, M
@hollyyoung I'm also talking about what I said... seriously... dummy juice! Stop it!
hollyyoung · 18-21, F
@MartinTheFirst i’m not throwing shade and you’re obviously misunderstanding me, or we are misunderstanding each other. i’ve not once “thrown shade”
lumberjackslam · 41-45, M
Trump and Melania prove that true love is ageless
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