Age in a relationship?

At the end of the day age is just a number and it shouldn't matter what other people think. It's your decisions so if you love each other and wanna be with each other then just go for it mate don't let others try and put you 2 down

I know a guy who is dating a girl older than him around the same age difference. I don't think people should bother you about that. You two should not let ppl get in the way of you two. I mean you should know this. People will always talk about others. Its Just how life is, but i mean if things are working out between you two than that should be the only thing that matter. My opinion on your relationship and age is that age should not matter unless if the person is more than 10 years part from each other. I mean if you really look at it this way, there are ppl who say don't go out with this person because they are over 5 years older than you. People will always talk either way if the person is 5 years older than you or younger than you. Its the connection between the two that counts. I would not ruin anything between you two if that's the only thing that might be keeping you two from beeing together. Best of luck :) I hope I helped

I know how you feel. I’m 23 and my gf is 17 (18 in two months) and you wouldn’t believe how much flak we got about it too. My friends are like wow…she’s so young. And her friends kinda give her a weird look when they find out and just say things like…damn he’s old. We don’t care about the weird looks people give us when they find out about the age gap or when they make comments about it. It’s just society that tells people you have to date within your own age range. I don’t care. Did I ever think that I would date anyone 5 ½ years younger than me? Definitely not. But sometimes you can’t think about things like that. I love her very much and she feels the same way about me.

Even if we do have that age gap, we both feel like we’re on the same maturity level and that’s all that matters. Age shouldn’t even matter in a relationship (as long as they’re not like 14-15) because a lot of 17-18 year olds act older than their age, and lots of 20 something year olds still act like they’re in high school. That’s good that what people say doesn’t bother you two. It doesn’t bother me or my gf either and we couldn’t be happier. And in just a few years, people won’t be even saying anything about it. She’ll be like 20 and I’ll be 25. That doesn’t seem that bad anymore. People think age gaps are less weird as people get older. Like 24-18 may seem kinda big. But they don’t think that a 34 year old and a 28 year old is weird. So, keep on having the attitude that it doesn’t bother you and just keep being happy with what you have. Good luck in your relationship!

I think it's unusual to hear about an older woman dating a younger guy as most women date older because guys tend to lack in the maturity side of things. Even if things were reversed girl almost 18 and guy 24 it's not that big of a difference in face i had a bf that age when i was 17 too. To tell you the truth i would probably make fun of her if she were my friend too just for fun not to be mean or cruel. I think she should just make jokes back and not let it bother her as this could end your relationship if it becomes a problem.

I don't think it's that bad.Yeah, you're 6 years apart but, I mean when you turn 18 there is nothing anyone can do about it anyway. If you guys are happy and your parents don't mind then i don't see why it's anyone elses business. my friend was 18 and dated a 26 year old guy. A lot of people gave her a hard time, but they were really happy and have been together for a long time. Don't listen to other people. These days age doesn't mean much.

The things you can do together are really more limited, right now. (sex is a no-no, if she gets pregnant, she could go to jail for stat. rape) you can't go out to a bar or a drinking est. together to hang out for another 4 years...

there are also a lot of differences, like, you probably live with your parents, while she works full time and pays rent. You go to school, and work on homework, but when she comes home, she is free and clear.

Do you plan on taking her to your prom?

There are a lot of problems in the future.

However, I personally know of a couple where he is 30 and she just turned 21 and they have been in love ever since he was 20 and she was 11 (but we all thought it was just infatuation on her part) He didn't date her until she was 20, and now they're married.

So, I guess, if it's really love, then it will wait awhile.

Don't let other people decide what YOU want. I have a boyfriend that's 16 that's turning 17 on January and I'm almost 18 in August so people always jibber jabber that why am I with a young boy and they tell him why with an older girl, but it's what my heart wants.

Im 15 and my boyfriend is turning 19 soon and people at his work give him crap about our relationship too. I say if you really like her and your relationship is going well, dont listen to what other people have to say, theyll only bring you down, and if you let them, you fail. Plus, they say those things because theyre jealous of your relationship. Take their put-downs as a compliment.

I like to say that "young" is a state of mind so age doesnt matter so long as youre matture enough to understand that and I know you are.

It's no one Else's Business except the people involved. If the people she works with give her a lot of "flak" it doesn't sound like they are very mature. Love is love... age doesn't matter.

well, usually the guy is two years older then the girl so they have the same maturity level. I think that is the longest an age difference should be. (two years.) Also age should be a barrier.