Age Gap Relationships

I was 28/29 and she was 18/19. It just kind of happened, I wasn't expecting to date her. It was nothing short of a disaster. I would not suggest such a thing.

Woah. Even 10 is too massive of a gap for a relationship. The idea of me dating someone below 20 just sounds very risky. Moreso when one day you introduce that person to your family.

@MugiwaraMaster Well I learned the hard way so other people don't have to. The families were fine with it since it was common between both cultures that an older male will date/marry younger female. What I learned on my adventure is that I think it is possible to date somebody that younger than you, but your priorities had best align. Problem is that in the young adult stage, priorities change as quickly as the wind shifts on the Black Sea. I was set in my ways, but she wasn't.

Right. Especially if that partner is still in college or not working a job. Finding a match who has the same priorities matter in the end.

@blissfullforce1818 True, but the issues is what are your plans for the future, you are at the age where you know what you want, but someone who is 10 years younger might not be ready to settle down, or her plans for the future might not coincide with yours

So I can definitely way in on this with confidence that age AFTER 18 is NOT a big deal. Relationships are built on the foundation of what each other can accomplish on their own while partnering with another. If both partners can balance each others needs and wants then there should be no difficulties. Age is often sited for maturity, but I know quite a few 30 year olds who act pretty childish and several early 20 something's that can run a business while having time for their spouse. My parents are 10 years apart and have been married for 29 years. My brother and his wife are 8 years apart and have been married for 10. Me and my girlfriend have a long standing knowledge of each other from when we were teenagers. Though the age gap was a problem back when I was 18 and she was 14 then, now as at 28 and 24 meeting back up 10 years later we can say for certain that love was real and we are ready to be serious with one another. It might sound like we just happened to land in the one in a million chance that despite going separate ways and states for a time we'd be right back where we started, but love and connections can always form when BOTH people are in a good place to be ADULTS in the relationship. All about emotional maturity along with a balanced lifestyle. Have priorities and goals that make sense while not overloading on unrealistic expectations or demands. Enjoy the other's company as well as their differences to find the true passion that lies in between.

@Natsuki Subaru you have a very good valid point, BUT it doesn't always work out like that.things may change from one day to another. No one can see what tomorrow will bring. In the cases where it works out, I believe they are fortunate to have met each Other and were willing to put in the effort to make it work. But again it's not always the case