What is your opinion on a 5 year age gap in the relationship?

Question

what is your opinion on a 20yo mature male dating a 25yo female?

Finchie40 · Accepted Answer

My girlfriend now is 4 years older than me , so to me age is just a number , the chemistry and connection is what matters , I don’t really hold age as a deciding factor when I like a girl , If her and I have a lot in common and we enjoy each other’s company and we are both attracted to each other that’s all that matters , The only way I would say No is if she is underage , but I like to think I am wise enough not to go for a girl that is under legal age , even though some girls look older then what they really are and that’s rare but that has happened and I was shocked but that’s where I draw the line , But other than that age isn’t really a deciding factor for me , I have dated younger girls that were more mature than girls my age. The thing is we don’t walk around with signs flashing above our heads saying how old we are. If I see a beautiful girl that catches my eye and I approach her , the first thing out of my mouth isn’t going to be How old are you? Lol that would be kind of silly , All that matters is her and I have amazing chemistry and connection, if the topic of age comes up later in the conversation and I find out she is 10 years younger or older than me , that doesn’t mean I am automatically going to not like her anymore , so that’s why age doesn’t really effect me , People that hold age as a deciding factor are only limiting themselves from meeting amazing people is how I look at it.

qwert1234 · Accepted Answer

I do not care about the year gap as long as the people involved are within the age of consent.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

I’ve heard of 10-13 year age differences between a younger man and older woman where the couple has been together longer than ex wives the same age as themselves.

hahahmm · Answer

If he's very mature for his age & they are both looking for serious it's not a big deal. If the younger one wants serious & the older one doesn't but is just faking it to get sex or other benefits that's wrong. Well that's always wrong regardless of age differences.

The older you get the less age gaps matter - i mean they matter but the gap can be wider without it mattering... so when you're 30s a 5 year gap doesn't mean anything.

That said... if you waste 5 years of your life on a dead end relationship it's going to hurt you WAY MORE than it hurts the guy so you might want to make sure you don't spend too much time spinning your wheels if the relationship seems stalled.

Bolty44 · Answer

Momma's aren't bad Nick Jonas married a 10 year older women from india as a celebrity with people judging him constantly so why can't you, fun fact men die sooner then women because female hormone estrogen works as antioxidant and protect cells and dna.
If he wants to play video games and meet people go on vacation, party and you want babies and want to settle down it may not work because he is just starting life out the university he hasn't seen anything and you should allow his hobbies, dreams, goals etc

JamesDiaz11 · Answer

Not going to work out. The fact you needed to say he was "mature" showed that he is only (at most) as mature as you are... as an immature 25 year old. This guy is probably in college, doesn't have a lot going for him financially, and for some reason you're going for him.

This dynamic, where the girl is in a higher place than the guy doesn't work.

ohsheeT · Answer

I don't think it's anybody's business if you're both happy that's what it's all about it's between you two and only you two when other people start getting involved that's what starts causing problems and you both don't need that in your life you need to experience and live what you're living I think it's cool I think it's great and I think if you both are into it and like it and like each other then do it and don't listen to anybody else

Th3ft · Answer

I have always looked for that same within five years type gap. And the coupe of times I have considered raising the gap was just because I found a younger girl who was super mature. And hot… but we are focusing on the maturity part.. lol! I have no issues with that gap. I’m so feel a little weird about the fact that the girl is older then the guy. But that is becoming more of a thing.

Dazed0N0Confused · Answer

5 years isn't much of a difference, if you ask me. Although, I won't date anyone who is younger than 21. I've had men my grandparents age hit on me & try to go out with me, that's where I draw the line. If you're older than my mom, I won't be dating you.

HippieVeganJewslim · Answer

I had a girlfriend Shayna 4 years and five years younger. It went all right, except it was a long-distance relationship. I also was the romantic object to a five-year-younger lad. It doesn’t do anything bad to anybody. I had several relationships of longer that five years age gap.

SeriouslyFunny00 · Answer

I think age gaps are normal as long as one is not underage. Age is just a number, especially if you find the right person and get along with them well. I've seen hundreds of couple who had huge age gaps. Love is not about age, so go on. :)

Twalli · Answer

My girlfriend is 5.5 years older than me, so I don't see a problem. It would be too much if the younger person was under 18.

UnknownPuppet · Answer

If the guy is mature enough and you can have good time then I can not find any problem with it.

Guy13 · Answer

That's actually 20 and 30 with the Woman edge. 35 male and 27 woman would not work so well except, we FINALLY caught up ;-)

TheorionMage · Answer

NONE of anyone ELSE'S business, but "Go for it" ---

ethanallen · Answer

I have had sex with women 25 and 30 years older. I wasn't going to marry them or date them in any serious way but if you need a quick easy lay and the woman still has the body and looks, do it. A stiff prick has no conscience.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Big deal! My parents were 10 years apart. Then there's Jerry Lewis whose last wife was half his age when he was in his 60's.

Reaper1985 · Answer

the average age gap range for a couple is between 3 to 15 years based on data collected from online sources.

BlueScorpio · Answer

It's not bad, both are legal and in their 20s.

Ironic_Method · Answer

I've had age gap relationships by 14 years in either direction and they were wonderful. If it works and everyone is happy, go for it.

OddBeMe · Answer

I’m pro 5 yr age gap. Simply for personality compatibility. But of course as long as its not underafe do what you like. So rare to have happiness these days….

Hardworkingguy · Answer

My opinion that is a very small age Gap and shouldn't be married at all I have seen companies with about 15 years in difference and they've been together for many years

Drumlin2001 · Answer

If it works for you then great. You're both adults.

Anonymous · Answer

I'm dating a guy 22 years older and it's by far the best relationship I've ever had. Age gaps can work well. I'd say go for it!

Eternallylucky · Answer

It shouldn't matter. If you are talking about what people will react to, when you see you two together?

Carina0 · Answer

It could work but it's a long shot. Women usually maturing earlier than men so I wouldn't wanna date a guy who's younger than me

Smoke-n-Growls · Answer

20yo male is incapable of being mature. The human brain doesn't even reach adulthood until 25.

Mangospacho · Answer

Lies. There’s no such thing as a mature 20yo male. We’re all immature. It’s fine even if he’s immature. There’s hardly any age difference the longer you two stay together.

Jenny-Marie · Answer

A 16 year old dating an 11 year old, very wrong. A 25 year old dating a 20 year old is no problem. The older you get, the less important.

shanshu · Answer

5 years isn't too bad aslong as you both are of legal age. I've known people who have even 5o get her for years who are 10 year apart.

Anonymous · Answer

My personal opinion; that’s considered as small age gap. 5-10 years. 10+ big. FYI i’m dating a man 12 years older than i am and things works just fine though

Havthrills · Answer

Nothing wrong with it. That's not a long time between. I've known of two marriages where they were over 20 years apart. What do you think of that far apart?

Middleman · Answer

A 5-7 year gap between partners is quite normal to be honest.

maximumpower · Answer

No problem. Its their business, not that of anyone else.

Beardedman1996 · Answer

No big deal, you both are over consent age, both have ideals and can grow together

Anonymous · Answer

It doesn't matter if you care for each other and are having fun. That's a good rule to follow for the summertime too.

Anonymous · Answer

I think she’s a groomer. Guys aren’t ready for love until age 30.

Blackcosmo · Answer

That's perfectly fine.

J0k3r4fun · Answer

Personally, I consider it to be normal. I generally prefer a mature girlfriend. I wouldn't mind dating a woman 10 years old than me.

Dat-Alpha-Lion · Answer

Depends on the how mature both parties are. Are you interested in a younger guy?

Emilyis · Answer

The older you are, the less it matters.

BCA6010 · Answer

5 years isn't anything to fuss over.

RavVid · Answer

nothing to worry about.

Avicenna · Answer

There’s no problem at all. They’re both adults.

obital · Answer

They are both adults. It's normal in my opinion.

AsaKyo · Answer

I think that's not a bad gap at all

Wise4myage · Answer

That's fine in my opinion.

Zolly99999 · Answer

That's not bad at all..

BLP11520 · Answer

I see no problem with it

devilish-cutie · Answer

its fine

Googlemyahoo · Answer

None of my business

Jamie05rhs · Answer

Just make sure that's what he really wants.

JessJJ · Answer

It's nothing.

Waldoe · Answer

"Love" does not care about age

dexter234 · Answer

Definitely not typical, but shouldn't matter

dudeinohio · Answer

That's fine

momotech · Answer

I think it's good!

Fui7ghrg · Answer

Jealous. I what a husband.

Cheerfull009 · Answer

This is very small gap

msc545 · Answer

It's perfectly ok

AviatorTom · Answer

No problem

dwelshman · Answer

Normal

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