Do you think age matters when dating someone?

[prettygirl20A]

do you think age matters when dating someone?

yes

no

im not sure

[TheSpaceGnome]

Lifespan matters.

For example, if a person thats twice your age ends up living for the entire time that you are alive, then the age difference stops mattering.

The bigger the age gap, the lower the chance of that happening if the older person is of poorer health.

If the older person looks as young as the younger person, that chance increases.

But the issue itself is loss. No one wants to end up alone, mourning their dead spouse. There is no stronger torture than that.

[TheSpaceGnome]

It seems most commenters care more about the legal or subjective implications, and aren't paying attention to the real consequences that would impact the relationship.

Thats unfortunate.

[Drew-1990]

Yes it matters, I never had and never will believe age is just a number. There is a gap that is acceptable but there are age differences that almost never works. Also there are age differences that work older but not younger. Just because something is legal doesn't mean it is beneficial.

[OlderAndWiser]

If he is only 14, you have a HUGE problem!

[AviatorTom]

Yes, everyone who dates should have an age.

[ChicoFromThe305]

Yea I think too much of a gap can lead to problems if both aren't on the same page in maturity, mindset and when it comes to a plan.

[TheSpaceGnome]

Generally if a person is true to themselves and their desires, their plan arises before they are even teens, and stays the same throughout their lifetime. People really don't change much if at all, and maturity is a physical thing, not a mental one (one person's idea of mental maturity is different than another's, most adults are religious and drink alcohol, but I find both to be mentally immature, yet if you ask another person, they might say playing video games or collecting toys is immature, even though lots of adults do that and I think its a sign of creative thinking and good taste, so mental maturity is a fictional concept, and acting and preferences is personality based, not age based).

The actual issue with large age gaps, is the increased chance of becoming a widow/widower.

[DarkLegacy]

Yeah it does, obviously it is illegal to have sex with someone too young and for me i don't want women around my age or older.

[dudeinohio]

I suppose it depends on the person's involved. I say what ever turns them on, go for it.

[LiamJHayden]

As long as both are of age, it does not matter to me what others do.

[OtterMan68]

a 50 year old with an 18 year old: no
A 50 year old with a 28 year old: Why not?

[TheSpaceGnome]

The 50 year old would need to look as youthful as the 28 year old, or the 28 year old will likely have to attend the 50 year old's funeral long before their own demise.

[Anonymous]

Kind of yes. Statistically speaking, any age gap larger than 10 years. And the odds for longterm success go down considerably.

[Anonymous]

No it doesn’t once your old enough to be an adult

[Anonymous]

Assuming everyone is an adult. Guys should date women 10-15 years younger.

[Twalli]

There are people who I would reject based on age.

[darkforcebooty]

it can for sure

[laly520]

yes it matters

[BrookeS]

Not to me!!

[jahaims]

Duh.

[Saamee]

No but sometimes