Love Knows no Bounds

"What do you think of large age differences in a relationship?" - Anon


Well, "large" is a relative term. Some people get weirded out from dating someone 3 years younger than them, so i guess it really depends on the person. The oldest person I had dated was 27 when I was 20 and the youngest person I've dated was 18 when I was about to turn 23. I guess it really all depends on how comfortable the person is. Some people like to make a really big deal about age difference, and although i can see how it could create certain issues and problems, I don't see why it should be such a big issues. The only time it should really be an issue is if it goes against your states statutory rape laws.

I think that certain age differences can work out. The longer you're out of high school, the less that type of thing tends to bother you. I think it really depends on maturity level. The 18 year old I dated was honestly much more mature and responsible than the 27 year old I dated. Just because someone has a few years under their belt, doesn't mean that they're grown up.

I think there are certain big life changing issues that might cause a bit of friction such as having children, getting married, moving in together and things such as that. If a 25 year old is dating an 18 year old, usually that 25 year old is at the point in their life where they are ready to start settling down, getting married, starting a family, and just pretty much looking to put down some roots. The 18 year old however, is probably not so keen on such ideas. They are only 18 after all. Why would they want to miss out on bars? drinking? college? parties? hanging out with friends? These things are all pretty tricky to do when you have a baby and a family. So it really depends what you want out of life, each others maturity level, and your compatibility.

But I do think that relationships with age differences can work out.