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What's the biggest age gap you've had in a relationship?

I won't say, since you all would judge me. But let's just say he's old enough for you all to block me and never speak to me again.
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I typically like older people more. Younger people are often too immature for any serious relationships.
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Older people? Are you bi? Or just weird wording haha
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@taehyun: Weird wording. I guess I could have said I like older women more for romantic relationships specifically. But I was just talking about relationships in general. Older people are just easier for me to connect with usually.
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That's true. The older you get, the more you begin to think about serious relationships
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@taehyun: Some age gaps are kind of creepy though. The extreme greater than 20+ years ones between kids and adults. It makes you wonder what the older member really wants. It's more acceptable if both members are older, but when one is still a child it's disturbing. At least it seems that way. I can't judge without actually knowing the relationship.
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@Conscience: I will admit to dating a man significantly older. Nothing physical, but I sure wanted it.
He was really nice. 100% genuine too, no lies, no deception. I miss him a lot.
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@taehyun: Nothing physical? He seems like a good enough guy then. :) I would be cautious of borderline pedophilia in relationships like that. The worse part about dating people who are much older is that when you both age, they're going to feel it the worst, and you'll be left alone sooner than expected in your old age.
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@Conscience: it was long distance. It's a complicated situation, I don't want to disclose too much. I respect his privacy.... But we wanted uh.. Physical stuff.

Yeah I knew we were never going to work out. The age made it difficult. My parents would probably kill me if they found out.
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@taehyun: Well as long as you consented then it's not the worst thing that could happen. 😖 It still creeps me out a little but you don't have to disclose any more. It's your business and your choice. I can respect that. I'm happy to be away from my parent. She was something I don't even like considering my mother.
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@Conscience: yeah, I can understand how it's creepy. But I really did like him. I feel like he liked me for me. It was a nice relationship.

Aw, that's how I feel about my dad. I'm sorry. But I'm happy you're away from her!
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@taehyun: I hope you can find someone who treats you right who isn't like that, I say that because everyone else would judge you both, but also because I knew a girl who had a great online relationship with an older man. He did everything right for her too. Made her feel loved, was there for her, made her happy. She thought he was so amazing... The biggest mistake she ever made was going to meet him. I'll leave it at that.

I don't think I'll ever see her again, and that's a good thing. Do you have a good relationship with your mom at least?
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@Conscience: oh.... That's very upsetting.
And yes, I hope I can find somebody who will treat me well.

Yes. I don't speak to her often, but I like her. She's very kind natured and she only means well. I just wish she divorced my dad.
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@taehyun: You just have to be careful. You'll find someone. :) Do they love each other? My parents got into the occasional argument, but it was nothing serious and they loved each other very much from what I saw.
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@Conscience: I will one day.

Uhhh... At first. But my dad's intentions weren't very nice. Took advantage of her, abused her. All that kind of stuff
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@taehyun: Hmm. It must be really complicated for her to stay with him then. I never hear about healthy families anymore. :(
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@Conscience: yeah... My mum is strong though. She's dealing just fine now. Can't undo the damage.

And yes, it's sad :(