How old is too old?

[ChaseBee]

There is a girl that I like and we seem to both like each other. However, I am 34 and she just turned 24. My parents have mentioned that she is too young for me and that some parents would not approve of the age gap. Am I too old for her or is this just something parents think? Would you date someone that is that much younger or older?

[SnowedIn]

I don't know that there is too old. The maturity and communication skills of both people is what really matters. What I'd really focus on is your parents involvement. There's a fine line between parents having sage advice and wisdom and experience from the trenches, however, in this case I think they stepped over the fine line. They need to either provide you solid empirical evidence about why this particular girl isn't right, not a nebulous age statement.

[Avicenna]

I don't think that's a problem at your respective ages. I had a 25 year old girlfriend when I was 34 and her family didn't care.

[Avicenna]

Compatibility is what matters, not so much chronological age, when you are both adults.

[Apple1996]

I'm not a fan of age gaps but 10 years really isn't a big deal. I think once it starts getting to age gaps of like 15 years then that's a little weird since the older person could technically be their parent.

[TCredo]

Oh no! There goes one of my favorite fantasies! lol :)

[Apple1996]

@TCredo lol hey daddy 😘

[TCredo]

@Apple1996 lol... I read that as if you said it seductively and it made me stir ha! Hope you are well :)

[Chris_Morgan]

I used to be obsessed with my partner being my same age as me, but I'm over that.

My parents had like a 12 year age gap and they were married forever. I think as long as she's over like 23 ish, and the guy isn't some fat old bugger who totally let himself go it could probably work.

[BJP21]

10 years is fine any younger than that Id rethink it. Just make sure you understand the maturity dynamic between the age gaps if you continue seeing her.

[misogynistic_pig]

I only like women younger than me, my girlfriend is 16 years old.