Are there any disadvantages of having a 2 year age gap between you and your partner?

[experience]

Do you think the age gap should be more or 2 year is enough? This guy is 2 year older than me but I feel like he is still a child...

[brandon]

A 2-year age gap in relationships is actually quite common and generally isn’t seen as significant enough to cause any typical disadvantages. The dynamics and potential challenges in a relationship often come down to personal maturity more than just age. It sounds like the main issue here might be the difference in maturity levels rather than the age gap itself.

It's not uncommon to feel like someone your age or slightly older still seems a bit childish. People mature at different rates, and what's crucial is how well your levels of maturity and your life goals align.

Compatibility is important, and sometimes, it's more about where someone is on their personal journey than about the numbers on their birthday cakes.

[sage2021]

I don't think the age difference is the problem.

I think your expectations of being with an older guy gave you the impression he would be all mature and manly. So, you are disappointed in his child
like personality.

For me personally, I enjoy a guy that's you g at heart and isn't afraid to show.

Guys like that are fun to be with and keep us young at heart.

Of course there are times to be serious as well, and mature, but he sounds like he saves that part of himself until it's appropriate.

My 59 year old boyfriend and I (age 64) acted like kids sometimes. I remember one day
We went shopping for a frisbee. We found one we both liked, but started playing with it right there in the store. Then at 2:30 in the morning we went out to the courtyard at our apartment building and played some more.

We laughed a lot about so many things. It's pretty cool when you first wake up in the morning and say things to each other and laugh about it together.

Life is too short. Have you ever played together? Maybe you should.

Be serious when it's appropriate.

😂🤣😅🤗

[4ngelic]

most girls have no problem dating someone the same age or 1-2 year younger or older why would that be a problem... that's the norm... like normally you should be on the same maturity level anyways since you're the same age. but anyways if you think dudes who are just a bit older than you are too immature than i guess maybe you should look for older guys cos that could be a problem for you

[OlderAndWiser]

At your age, on average, women are not more mature than men. Some men are still immature and some women are still immature. There is not an age gap rule which will guarantee you to pair up with a mature male. You've got to date them and spend time getting to know them. That's why we date before talking about forever.

[Drew-1990]

2 years is not much at all and sorry to say most men are children lol. Woman are definitely more mature than us

[Crimsyjo]

There's no advantages or disadvantages associated with age gaps. The advantages or disadvantages come from the person you are with and if you are right for each other or not and has nothing to do with age. Your guy sounds like he isn't right for you. And that's because of his mental maturity (or lack off) not his physical age. Find someone better suited to you.

[Anonymous]

I see men 20+ years older than me and Im still more mature than them. Oh, and they all like super young girls. I was shocked, grossed out and hurt when I found out the guy I was seeing started seeing a girl when she was 18 and he was almost 40. Im in my mid 20s and I feel too old for him. Jfc. He says he likes a mature girl, but really young at the same time. Mature but in a young body…. wow.

[wiltingrosepetal]

Look, if 18 year old me can happily date a 20 year old guy, I'll say a 2 year gap really, really doesn't make a difference 😭

[slatyb]

"I feel like he is still a child" that's him, not his age.

[Apple1996]

Age has nothing to do with maturity. But it's always best to date closest to your own age as possible and they should be mature as well.

[shoeboxcerealcard]

Yeah there are disadvantages but only the ones you create in your own mind. Looks like you have done that.

[Drumlin2001]

Nothing wrong with the age gap. But of you don't think he's as mature as you'd want him to be then best go your own way

[LadyKitty]

If you are an adult, A 2 year gap really isn't anything. Maturity varies by person.

[jahaims]

If you feel like a almost 40 year old man is a child why even consider them for a partner

[JHAYES317]

If you think a guy 2 years OLDER than you is a child…you need a reality check

[Jersey2]

Ugg, don’t beat the fun out him. He is having fun.

[Rangers]

A 2 year age gap is pretty standard, nothing wrong with it

[Mrtcn01]

If you feel like that let him go. I trust women's sixth sence

[Anonymous]

Not wide enough. I prefer a guy at least 5 years older. Generally, guys take so much longer to mature.

[myloveforuisinfinte]

Date 10 year older man

[JHAYES317]

10 years is pushing it for a 37 year old

[myloveforuisinfinte]

😂😂😂lol true

[serious]

2 years is not much of an age gap

[laly520]

2 years ain't big deal in my opinion

[LiamS95]

Two year age gap would be fairly normal.

[Paul09]

2 year's? That's absolutely nothing lol

[Twalli]

That age gap is virtually negligible