If both are over 25, I don't think that the age difference will be an insurmountable problem, but it may cause some disagreements at times. There should be some advance discussions about how you will handle things then the eldest reaches retirement age, etc. And obviously additional discussions if you intend to have children.
I'm 16 years older than my husband and we have a great relationship. In fact, I've got a much better relationship with him than my ex husband (who was 5 years older) or other guys I've been with who were close to (or at) my age. It's much more about the maturity gap than age gap (which is not the same thing)
Yes I think it can. I think the age issue is more about stage of life i. e. to young and you want to live your life, older and you want a family, to old and you have already started a family and dont want another. I think that gap is pushing it perhaps but as long as they are in the same stage then it shouldn't be an issue.
It’s not too much, and can’t see why it would not work as well as a same age couple.
it’s more about compatibility between the couple, trust, respect, neither having insecurity issues.
the reasons people tend to get divorced are not usually age related, as in not because the other person is 10 years older, it’s usually because one decided to do something that breaks that trust or respect thing.
Not at all. I had sex with a 19 year old recently and I think he's someone I could stay with for a while, but I just don't have time so just stick to sex.
As long as the male is the older one its not a problem. If the female is 11 years older? Nope... If like that , this bloke is looking for a mother figure , drop that idea. Imagine if you turn 50 .. He will be out all over town.
I think it's up to the couple to decide. I've seen a number of marriages like this and my pastors of my church are even like that in a happy marriage. So I know that while it's an extreme gap it is possible at least for some
When I was 33 I dated a 20 year old. The issue ended up being kids. She wanted them, I didn't. I already had a preteen daughter and didn't want to deal with diapers and whatnot. She and I are still friends.
Nope, after 25; there should be zero issues with age differences. As most neuroscientists agree that your brain is fully developed by then. You might have other issues, though; so don't assume that it will be smooth sailing.
Comes down to two things. Kids and also physical looks.
1. Say he's 25 and she's 35. he's most likely not ready to have kids. But when he is 35 he will want kids but then she will be 45 and unable to give him kids.
2. Say he's now 40 and she's 50. All his friends who are 40, they will bring around 30 year old women, he might get a little resentful in the comparison. Women dont really have a lot of qualities men like that come with age like the reverse. If a womans got an older man everyone understands if he leads her protects her has a lot of money etc. doesn't even need to be said. But if he's 40 with a 50 year old and his friends got 30 year old women... nobody is going to get it. Like wtf does a 50 year old woman have that a 40 year old man is going to want? Just seems like he could do way better is everyones thought.
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