What you think a 10–11-year age gap for marriage?

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there are others with significance age gaps but I want thoughts and details about this gap that this one...

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

my parents are 10 years apart and I feel they look the same to me therefore I don't see anything wrong with it at all.

perhaps if my parents were not this far apart I would view it differently as the number seems high but when the people look the same it really doesn't even make a difference.

some people are the same age and one looks drastically much older than the other.
I just feel if you visually look around the same age and are in the same stage in life as some people can go slower or faster than others, then it all evens out.

When you have one that looks much older than the other is when it looks odd
or if one is far too much mature and serious compared to another who is just wanting to party and be careless, all this regardless of age will seem off to the outsider looking in.

all in all if you can make life and feel happy and love, all that really doesn't matter.

SweedyPie · Accepted Answer

Mine is 13 years. Lmao and I don't give a fuck what anyone thinks. Hahahaha. We enjoy ourselves, our love and our bond. Why would we care what anyone else thinks!

I think it's all about each pair of people and their dynamic. People tend to see something like that and automatically say well it would be problematic and it's not true. In my case, he looks younger than he is, and is very mature. I'm also very mature and also old-fashioned in some things. He is younger and more vibrant in some things and choices. Basically it boils down to... we balance. So each couple would know what works for them and what doesn't.

OlderAndWiser · Accepted Answer

It depends in your ages. If one is 18 and the other is 8, that is a no-go! If one is 18 and the other is 28, that's not illegal but it's unlikely to work in the long term. I am 67 and my girlfriend is 58 and we are very well suited! The older you get, the less significant it will be, until you get to that age shere people start becoming infirm and incompetent.

TheBootyChest · Accepted Answer

Do your values and beliefs differ because of the "era" you both were raised in? Like, he grew up in an era where the woman was supposed to stay home and clean, and you were raised to believe you can have a successful career?

Stuff like that can get in the way. But if that is not the case in any way, the age is just a number.

SweetFyter · Answer

I don't know if I could go for a guy that much younger than me - I can see being married at 24, but I'd probably want a husband with a drivers license.

But ten or eleven years older? 35? I could see that IF he was the right guy. It just really depends on the guy. Age is not something I think I'll be that concerned about.

RSav4013 · Answer

I know the saying "age doesn't matter" is a common phrase and I do agree to it but only conditionally. I think truly age doesn't matter once both people are at least in their late 20s and have already been in at least one long term relationship of 3 years.

hahahmm · Answer

Potentially okay but always think of the specific different experiences between the people that could become friction later. If one has kids and the other doesn't... if one has a history of being in a bad relationship for 10+ years and the other doesn't. All can matter later on.

Pyrofox · Answer

I see nothing wrong so long as you can love the decade ish difference. And like sit down and address it XD. Like somewhat spiritually. Cause ya like miss so much as like a toddler. I'd think it would be fun to like learn what happened when you were to young to think. Plus music I feel would be a fun thing to share. As tastes are probably slightly different. Age gaps in my opinion are sexy. It's like dating mid stream a time machine.

Gloree · Answer

Hmn. Think twice. 10 years is wide. But at thesame time, I believe if he is the right one, you will know. Some people select too much and regret it later. If he is a good man and you are attracted, then it's okay. I have a friend who just clocked 40. She is about to marry a guy who is 50. That is 10 years apart. She don't like the age gap but she is desperate to get married. And from what she says, the man is good and supportive of her so why not?

SignedAutographs · Answer

I know someone who's married to a someone 10 years younger. They're great together.

My cousin was engaged to a girl who was 10 years younger. They broke it off though, and no longer speak.

So, sometimes it's successful sometimes it's not

Squaresquirrel · Answer

I think probably 10 years is the maximum age gap a couple should have, in general.
Mainly as they are still in the same generation probably, and on similar level in their life.
*massive generalization*

DarkCarousel · Answer

I think it will work for some and not others. It just depends on the people.
The actual gap wouldn’t bother me. More than 10 years would seem like too much. I’m not going to complete disregard the possibility.

t-8900 · Answer

My girlfriend is 13 years older than me but we never fight, she's never immature, she's doesn't have princess syndrome, she's nurturing, she's loyal, she is always encouraging, all traits I've never encountered in younger women.

whereismyjohnny · Answer

The age gap between my parents is 11 years, and this year it's going to be their 31st anniversary. So, I guess it can work? 😅

Aakash_Hangargi · Answer

10 years in numbers looks like a big age gap but in reality you can relate to them very easily it's not like you are from different era lol.

It depends on personalities as well just like anyother relationship

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

I think the 10-11 year age gap is fine, my maternal grandma was 13 years older than my grand-dad, if she was living today she would have been 109 years old

Anonymous · Answer

My parents had an 11 year gap in age, but they celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary before my Dad passed away.
You will never find two people more in love. If all that is stopping you is age? Don't let it!

Adam1978 · Answer

Age gap is really only an issue as a teenager not for adults. And it should be the younger partner who sets it.

OldSchool_Metalhead · Answer

My parents have an 11 year age gap. And honestly they pair up perfectly

dorksided1 · Answer

if they are happy and both consenting adults, why does it matter

sheikalana · Answer

I don’t think about it. I think it is so common I don’t understand why is this still a topic of discussion.

exitseven · Answer

I usually consider ten years the max age gap but under the right circumstances I could co a couple more either way.

Parakeeta · Answer

It's cool. How is it when just the two of you are together? That's all that matters.

Anonymous · Answer

It will matter when one of you is 60 and the other is 70

FunkyMonkee · Answer

My parents were 10 years apart and stayed together `til death. They both died at the age of 81.

silkjames · Answer

If it works go for it I like older women it's all good 🥰 lol!

bamesjond0069 · Answer

Seems normal to me. I don't know why everyone is so scared of age gaps, even quite normal ones. Its very common. Many people do it. Good luck.

worldscolide · Answer

My wife and I are 9 years apart.. I'm fine with it as long as the younger one is over 18.

Anonymous · Answer

Pretty good. My husband was 30 when I met him, i was 15, married by 16

Iron_Man · Answer

Not a problem my last girl friend was 13 years younger than me

supcurA · Answer

its ok if u love em mutually seach milind soman and saif ali khan s spouses story u ll know

deshazoj2 · Answer

A long as you're both happy that's all that matters

BLP11520 · Answer

It shouldn't matter, If you are "for" each other. The love of Hemmingways life was an older women who rejected him because of age.

driven159 · Answer

I am 22 years older age is no big deal happiness is

This_Is_My_Opinion8 · Answer

93% of married people have less than 10 year age difference.

OddBeMe · Answer

Iffy, sounds like the chick was won over with money and security.

TheAfrikan · Answer

It is totally okay for me. Being older thn her by 10 it is fair.

berwise13 · Answer

My wife was 10 years older than me we were married 25 years upon her passing.

Guslove · Answer

Not a problem at all if you love each other who cares!!!

Anonymous · Answer

I don't think about such stuff. I think about how to get laid.

fonduegirl · Answer

Extremely unhealthy. Sorry.

gabby100 · Answer

It can work just the same as a same age marriage..

Grubhub · Answer

It’s fine if you like 50 year old men

clampfan101 · Answer

I think my limit is 10.

Twalli · Answer

10 years is my maximum limit

noohair · Answer

It worked for me for 26 years.

Cowboy6666 · Answer

I am fine with either way tbh :)

Diana79 · Answer

Depends where they are in life.

Kuressento · Answer

main concern it make sure it a legal age gap.

Baylist1000 · Answer

It's normal

Anonymous · Answer

Its fine

anton_dee · Answer

Ok I guess

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