Could You Date Someone 10 Years older or younger?

Question

I’m dating someone 12 years younger than me. Started during lockdown.

TheLovelyWoman · Accepted Answer

Yes. I would go as young as 15 years younger and 10 years older.

elizamichale1 · Accepted Answer

Yea but with older one not the younger

Summeroflove · Answer

As long as you’re both adults as well as genuinely happy together that’s what a relationship should be about. Not just about age or shocking people with the age gap.

What matters most is genuine happiness and love for one another it’s your relationship what’s right for you maybe isn’t right for someone else, haters are gonna hate. Guess what? It’s none of their business and someone will judge you no matter what you do. Date someone twelve years older? Guess what someone will judge you for that too.

Account · Answer

A 23 year old? No. It wouldn't feel right.  Or a 43 year old?  Μost probably not as well. No, it is too much.

Avicenna · Answer

Either would be fine: however, a potential issue with a woman who is 10 years older than me is how much longer she plans to work- I can't see things working out with a woman who doesn't work anymore.

Finchie40 · Answer

Yes I have dated younger and older , age doesn’t really determine on whether you like someone or not , it’s the chemistry and connection and attraction you both share with each other that matters

mandyfire98 · Answer

I dated a guy 30 years older once.

GlitteringWorld · Answer

To be honest, when I look for a partner, I prioritize maturity, emotional connection, and the ability to handle differences. These qualities are far more important to me than age. If you’re truly happy with your partner, then their age shouldn’t be a deciding factor. What really matters is how well you connect on a deeper level and how you both navigate challenges together. In the end, it's the strength of your bond and the mutual respect you share that define the success of a relationship, not the number of years between you.

menina · Answer

I couldn't date someone 10 years younger nor 10 years older.

Someone younger could be immature and want different things from life. Someone 10 years older would be too much for me. I'm inexperienced when it comes to relationships. A 42 year old wouldn't be okay with my lack of experience.

Berethor · Answer

If she 10 years younger sure, if she 10 years older no, she too old to give me a child.

jboy1989 · Answer

Yes absolutely, long as they are way above legal age.

For me I wouldn't date anyone of legal age here in the UK there's rules in schools etc that you can't date ex students untill they are 18, never worked in education but I'd use that as a rule personal no younger than that, and even then given my age it would be a little creepy.

SweetJoyGirl · Answer

I don't know what I would talk about with a man in his 30s. I am mature for my age, but I am sure that I would be too enthusiastic, as well as too bubbly for someone that much older. As long as he is my age (22) to 29, I am ok.
Younger is not the best. They are very immature. Even a guy my age is a bit meh. I would prefer a guy in his late 20s, now.

Crimsyjo · Answer

Yes. Ten years is my max for younger. Prob prefer 5 years older not ten but possibility is still there for the right person.

Nikki1989 · Answer

I always dated older and even married someone older.

Kayla45 · Answer

My husband is 6 years older than me, if that counts. 😊 He said he doesn’t mind that I’m younger than him, because I make him happy and fulfilled in life.

Red_Arrow · Answer

I have dated women over 10 years older. Not often, but they were wonderful people I enjoyed dating.

77five · Answer

No, too young either way. He needs to be at least 20 years older

Nik1hil · Answer

At this point, I do not care about what age. In Regard of Age - As long as she is +18, and Not dead.

MemeSupreme · Answer

older? maybe, but younger? what do i look like a predatory teacher

Apple1996 · Answer

Nah id only be with people roughly the same age as me

RebelinSteel · Answer

Not really, I tend to do 5 n 5. I have done 6 years younger.

4ngelic · Answer

older maybe but would rather not (33) younger hell no lol (13)

woahhh152 · Answer

I prefer someone my age so I wouldn't go for that big difference

alice55 · Answer

Yes I can, I don't care much about age so long as we go along and I find him attractive

exitseven · Answer

I would not want to date anyone older than me since she would be on Medicare.

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

How 'bout FIFTY-ONE YEARS YOUNGER, as I'd date a 20-year-old.(I think).

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

If I'm 28 and she would be 18 then yes. I'd rather date someone younger though.

Ameer99 · Answer

I'd love to date older women , they are amazing

ChicoFromThe305 · Answer

Older yea, younger is wild 😂

12karen · Answer

Older yes, younger nope, he'd be 10 😭

Alwayreckles93 · Answer

My husband he is 47 .

debtfree_oneyear · Answer

Not often do women date younger

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Yes, 10 years younger.

AustColombiangirl · Answer

I love older guys

LiamJHayden · Answer

Older, yes. Younger, no.

scott04sa22 · Answer

At least you're happy

jasco · Answer

I wouldn't mind dating someone older than me

Pterodon · Answer

I’ve dated 25 years younger and 15 years older

Maybeyoutoo · Answer

No man, I only date Italian girls my own age

Iron_Man · Answer

Younger

TheCaller · Answer

I can date someone 10 years older than me

power_wolf · Answer

younger yes older no

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