Is a 6 year age gap too much for people to have a good relationship?

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Before I met my current husband the oldest guy I'd ever been with was 7 years older than me and the youngest guy I'd been with was 5 months younger. The man I'm now married to is 15 years younger than me and he's by far the best relationship I've ever had (and again, my next best relationship isn't even close to the one i have with him). If you'd told me anytime before I got together with him that the love of my life (whom I'd have a far better relationship than ant guy I'd ever been with) would be 15 years younger I'd laugh and assume you were high. However, that's exactly what happened.

But with that being said there can be big problems in age gap relationships. You've got to be sure you're on a very compatible level in terms of maturity and life goals. However, if you've got that down than a great relationship is super possible.
I'm 100% sure there are many people out there who passed up on the best relationship they'd ever have because they were too worried about the age gap. In fact, I almost did that because at first the fact he was so much younger bothered me a ton. I completely shut out any consideration of any romantic relationship between us at all. However, I eventually decided to give him a real shot, and that's the best decision I ever made.

I'm not saying things between you and this person will for sure work out the way they did for me and my husband because they may not (although they also might turn out that way as well). However, you absolutely should give it a real shot first. Don't prematurely assume things couldn't work out between you and this person because of an age difference. It's also entirely possible that, even though there's an age gap, you'd fall far harder for him and have a much more incredible relationship with him than any gut your age you'd otherwise be with (and I'm living proof of that!)

Screenwriter · Accepted Answer

It's generally a matter of what ages you are...

Twenty and 26 would be an unusual match, but 30 and 36 don't matter at all. Sixteen and 20, however, are a wide developmental and experiential age gap.

Once you're past adolescence and adolescence is generally considered to end at age 25, it truly doesn't matter.

RuthlessAggression · Accepted Answer

As long as it's legal. A 15 year old should not be having sex/relationships with a 21 year old, for instance.

Different states have different "of age" limits, so, for example mine is 16. A 22 year old could have sex/be in a relationship with a 16 year old BUTTTTTT, I would stress why that 22 year old needs to settle for that young of a person.

So, myself, I prefer her to be at least 18, and I actually would rather he be 21+ as I'm also 33 and need her to be able to drink with me (legally). Certain states have certain rules about having drinks around minors.

Bklynbadboy12 · Accepted Answer

If you an adult no but you under 18 so how old are you and I'll let you know if it's OK

kylee2437 · Answer

Depends on the age range. If you are truly under 18 , then I’m going to say a 6 year age range even if you are the older one is definitely not a good idea. There’s a lot of developmental brain growth in between those ages.

Anonymous · Answer

For u it may be dangerous Because older guys may want sexual stuffs u know.. But i think u dont want that So u should not be with olders for now lol Am i wrong?:)

SlothySlob · Answer

No, I don't think it would be a problem. I guess there would be some cases where the two parties would not be able to understand each other, but that happens regardless of age gap.

Confusedashell123 · Answer

BEWARE! I am 8 years older than my partner and we live together. I’m only really just realising that yes! This is actually a girly large age gap and given that men mature more slowly, it is even more exaggerated

Chaotic_God · Answer

Your under 18. This is a pedo.  Do not do this you’ll regret it later.

Anonymous · Answer

Older man younger woman could be as much as 20 years in my opinion but never younger man older woman.

TacosRAwesome · Answer

At your age, anything more than 2 years is too much. Once you're over 20, 6 years is normal.

Rizwan_khan · Answer

No i think gap is just number i f you like or love that person then never give attention to age gap.

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

Nope, 10 years isn't even too much if they are a good match.

one1wild00 · Answer

nope, just Id highly recommend waiting until both people are over 18

Stevefiveo · Answer

No, my wife is 11 years younger than me and we've been together for 16 years.

DizzyAster2 · Answer

Nope, but you being under 18, 6 years in any direction is sexual abuse.

BarryLiverstone · Answer

Not if they started as friends and did it slowly. Are you asking about someone older or younger?

nawtee_me · Answer

If you are asking then probably so. How do you feel about it?

Intothevoid666 · Answer

I hope not cuz the oldest id start a relationship with at this point is 6 years younger than me

Anonymous · Answer

Not if both people are over 18. Otherwise it is pedophilia.

Lowiu · Answer

If you're under 18 yes

nice-girl · Answer

If you’re under 18 yes

JoyGirl · Answer

It is, it you are underaged and he is not.

dudeinohio · Answer

Nope. My girlfriend is 5 yes younger.

Wise4myage · Answer

Yes, but only because you're underage.

whereismyjohnny · Answer

Depends on your age.

aguyliknon · Answer

No. Either way

oldermale · Answer

Not at all...

In_Trance · Answer

Nope

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