Age is just a number, how do you feel?

United States
August 28, 2008 2:37am CST
I think age is just a number. Sometimes life experiences mature us at a much more rapid rate than years. I am currently dating a man at Perfectseniors.com , who is 36 years my junior but he makes me laugh, feel safe, respected and loved. Isn't that what we all really want? Who's to say whether it's right or wrong?
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@candysky (855)
• Malaysia
28 Aug 08
I totally agreed with u... age is just a number.... if i met my love, i won't care how old is he as long as we be together very happy... the age is not a big issue... it just the difference of the year or time of born... it not his fault coz younger than u.... he can't change the date of his birth... it really a waste if u just care about the age and broken up with him... it really difficult to find a true love in the whole life.... so if u found it, pls dun let it go.... chance only once.....
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• United States
29 Aug 08
thanks very much
@jay399us (269)
• India
23 Sep 08
Hey seniorfun!!! i dont know from where to start but i would say it is your LIFE, dont let others ruin your life, so just do whatever you wanna do.... But what you care n you should is your family....just think once about them before doing anything........ Dont worry about age n all...just have fun n enjoy the life!!!!!
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@LittleMel (8742)
• Canada
23 Sep 08
I always fall for older man, about 10 yrs or older than I my hubby is 11 yrs older than I and I know some people may call me gold digger well I have proven to my hubby I stick with thim through thick and thin I really love him and I can't imagine sharing my life with someone else I don't think they can handle me as well as he can I know someone who is married to a man 24 yrs older than she is it doesn't bother me, it's their choice and their family accepts it so why would anyone else's opinion matters?
• United States
28 Aug 08
Age is more important when you're younger, more than anything else. At age five, we will proudly declare we're "five and a half years old". At age ten, we will assert that we're "almost old enough to drive". It's only when we hit eighteen and older that a lot of people start to joke/seriously attempt to act like they're only 21 when they're really thirty (an extreme case, but I think it helps prove this point). Age is especially vital when it comes to love, at least if you're very young. I think a good deal of us can agree that an eleven year old and a twenty-eight year old man claiming they're in love is a little creepy, yes? But fast forward ten, twenty years. The girl is suddenly thirty-one, and the man is suddenly forty-eight. Doesn't seem so bad anymore, does it? This is because both are fully adult by now, have their own careers and (hopefully) an idea of what they really want out of life. They've had a good deal of the same experiences simply because of their age, even if there is still a relatively big age gap. So in my personal opinion, age depends on, well, how old you are. The older you get, the less it matters because you have much more important things to worry about... like the handsome, distinguished gentleman (or the lovely, mature woman) standing across the room from you.
• United States
23 Sep 08
I believe the same and agree with you on the age deal, it is indeed a just a number and it is true their are many who mature faster than others due to experiences they have encountered throughout their life I know people who are younger but yet very mature and then I have older friends who are so immature so it varies.
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• India
23 Sep 08
yes mam you are right age is not more then a number. age is related to just our physical change in body not more then that, only feeling and thoughts are makes us young for ever it doesn't matter that how ole we are . have a blessed time and take care
• India
23 Sep 08
it doesn't matter how old we are have a blessed time take care....
@indiandevil (2410)
• Canada
13 Sep 08
Age is like you say just a number. How mature a person is has nothing to do with age at all. I know 14 year olds, who pass off as being in there twenty's while in conversation. You would never know that they were a child. On the same note I also know people in their 30's or higher, who upon talking to them, act like they are 2. Maturity, is gained by knowledge, and experiences we have through out life. I am 25, I don't feel like I am. The person I am currently kind of in a relationship with is 20, yet he doesn't act 20. He acts more like 25-30. Many times the 14 year old I know has given me advice, and I listen to him as a equal because he makes sense, when he is speaking. I am not ashamed to admit that the 14 year old is one of my best friends and has helped me make key decisions on what to do, when I was stumped. He has told me things he has whitnessed and been through, and I believe it is those things who have made him who he is. So yes age is just a number, people tend to stereotype which holds no true value at all. If you want to find out the real age of the person, the only way to do so is engage in conversation.
@diansinta (7544)
• Indonesia
13 Sep 08
Hi seniorfun, Omg, look at how beautiful your are! of course it wont matter , so , there is mans under 40 there at Perfectseniors.com? i think i should sign in!
@Jhordie (5115)
• Philippines
19 Sep 08
it is just a number as long as you really love one another... whether a 5, 10 or 15 years age gap can never hinder the love that you have for one another
@avidwhit (1492)
• Mexico
4 Sep 08
Sounds like the guy your curently dating has a grat score! Keep me in mind if things dont work out I will always Be glad to provide anyform of companionship you may want or need! Sincerely David :)
@hdjohnson (2981)
• United States
13 Sep 08
At long as you both aren't breaking any laws. I say go for it. I've found that dating older women as I became of legal age of 18 was much more exciting. I was very mature for my age and the girls my age were often too immature. My wife is 3 years older than I am and we have been married 8.75 years now. We have a great deal of fun together. Ups and downs, but mostly enjoy being around one another. Which is the most important factor if you ask me. The numbers are there just to protect you. You don't any of us to say what is right or wrong for your own personal relationship, unless he was verbally abusive, or wack-o or something and you wanted advise concerning how to go about leaving him. Enjoy yourself now while you both have the time. Life is too short. Hopefully you both see eye to eye on your relationship with God, and what religion you both will belong too.
• United Kingdom
13 Sep 08
Hi. Yes you are definitely right! Age is just a number and I guess it's not a good thing to be overly concerned about age. However, as you say, different kinds of experiences tend to make us more mature far more quickly. I'm 33 years of age now but I guess I matured very early, I started living alone from the age of 15. Since that time I have injoyed independence and I don't rely on anyone now. If you have found happiness through your partner then this is great! You should do whatever you feel comfortable with and whatever works for you. Good luck. Andrew
• United States
13 Sep 08
In my opinion, age is like a measuring equipment, that helps measure how much u have learned, achieved, done in life as days pass by. It helps u to review what you are now as opposed to what you were a few years back.
• United States
23 Sep 08
I completely agree age is just a number! It depends how you feel inside I also believe in young souls and old souls you can be in your twenty's but have more in common with a fifty year old depends on the person. If he makes you happy and smile it doesn't matter his age.
@vanities (11395)
• Davao, Philippines
1 Sep 08
i agree with you age doesnt matters especially in friendships or even a serious relationships, just go on and enjoy..its only the body that age not the mind i guess..
@dantakum (404)
• Nigeria
31 Aug 08
i agree and have strong believe that cos some people are havin plenty yrs without know what is life all about meanin some grown ups dont use their common sense and a little child uses his/her's .if you get what i mean....
@pinks17 (2192)
• Philippines
1 Sep 08
It's just a number.I am actually 34 years old and as my peers say I don't look my age.If I have to visit a doctor and would ask how old I am they will be surprise to know that I am already 34 and has 3 kids.They wouldn't believe me.It's probably because I always smile and I act hyper and dress up whatever suits me.I can be rugged,casual and formal.Plus I guess the height also matters.I am just 5'1 in height and my body type is not slim but just right.
• China
1 Sep 08
how long did you stay together ?I think time is a very good and effective tool to test your emotion ,so don't be rushed ,
@tianli (311)
• China
31 Aug 08
I agree with your view. Age is just a number ,we don't need care it very much.age just makes us more mature ,but we should have a active attitude to face our life. age can change our visages ,but it can change our hearts.
@lil_32072 (114)
• Philippines
31 Aug 08
Age is just like dates in the calendar. We could realize we are fullgrown onced we re close to 30 and 31th date.