I meet a boy who is seven years younger than me ! Should I accept his love?

@youetme (351)
China
March 28, 2009 10:06am CST
Last night a boy who is sevent years younger than me tole me he have fallen in love with me from last year . Frankly I am not glad to hear that . Because I worry that the gap between us is huge . I don't know how to get along with hime if I accept his love . I have been hurt by another boy who is also younger than me. So I am confused and have no idea . What shuld i do ? Who can tell me ?
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16 responses
• Philippines
29 Mar 09
This is a decision that you alone can answer. In reality, age does not matter whether your too young or too old to that person, as long as both of you love each other, all things can work out. But in your situation, you already have past relationship and you've been hurt before by younger man and now your afraid that if you gonna give chance to this young man, someday he gonna hurt you. I must say that not all man are the same and maybe this young man is destined to be your behalf. So why don't you give him a shot to know him more and maybe you gonna like this person once you know all about him. Or if ever this will not work, you have the chance to know him and you will not regret of not giving him a chance.
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@mimimeow (295)
• Hong Kong
2 Apr 09
sounds like it's not really a problem of age but your opinions about him. Look into your own mind, will you love him if he hasn't declare he loves you? My bf is 6 years younger than me and we have no problem with each other at all. Our relation has been for more than 4 years now and we don't even see each other much. So....to love or not, you have to decide yourself. Don't look for excuse and act quick. It's doing nobody good to prolong your decision.
@youetme (351)
• China
3 Apr 09
I haven't made any decision yet . you know love is not a hasty matter but serious . I need time to think over the whole fact . I didn't reject hime directly . Time is necesssary for us ,isn't it ? Maybe after a long time there will be a exciting results! Thank you for your mind!
@mimimeow (295)
• Hong Kong
3 Apr 09
That means there is still hope then :) Although you are right in love is not a hasty matter, bear in mind it's a torment for the other side who wait for your reply. And to me, the first thing you follow is your feeling, then you think about the barriers you have to overcome. Whether you can overcome the barriers depend on how deep your love is. Hope you good luck.
@blueunicorn (2401)
• United States
29 Mar 09
My husband is younger than me, and there can be some issues with that. However, overall I don't think age makes that much of a difference. If the guy is worth being with, his age doesn't matter. Some things that I have noticed with having a younger husband is that he thinks about things quite a bit diffferently than I do. We have to do a lot of compromising. It's funny, because as he gets older he will start to think like I did at that age. I'll say, "I TOLD you...." It's funny sometimes, but at other times it can be maddenning. My husband also seems to want to do different activities than I do. I think that would be true no matter if we were the same age, so I'm not sure that's a big deal. Basically, just the maturity level is the big thing. You have to be prepared to be frustrated with that on occassion. He will need his time to "grow up" just as you do and did at his age.
@youetme (351)
• China
31 Mar 09
Yes ,he need time to grow up .but the point is how long time will take hime to become a matural . I have never think the age is a big problem between us ,it is a gap . our culture background ,our habit ,our diferent ideas. I have told him these differences not one time .But He still persist his mind he is trying to work hard even become a PHD ,he told me he wanna hit on my heart let me love you really.
@cecelgay (563)
• Philippines
29 Mar 09
Well, relationship is just like dancing, if you want to have a good dance, you must dance in the same beat.. I mean, if you love him also why not to try it, it's not enough excuses to decline someones love beacause of your past, dont live with your past, just enjoy each moment that you have, for you to be happy live your life to the fullest, live simply, dont think too much of tommorrow. dont live you life with too much of negative thinkings. Love conquers all, if you want him also then go on, as long as you know that you're not hurting anyone there's no problem about it. Age is not a problem when there is a true love, just be you. As long as you enjoy each other and try to understand each others flaws your relationship will last. When you learn to love you must learn also to accept the fact that when you love you should expect to be hurt, also it is a normal thing in any relatinship so why worry about it? Give yourself a break and just be yourself.... Good Luck and hope you'll find your true love... Happy mylotting....
@youetme (351)
• China
29 Mar 09
thank you very much . I am always love can conquer all . I hope I can find my own lover , a true love.
• Philippines
29 Mar 09
having a boy younger than u, is quite not easy enough to accept. i surely will advice that it is more much better to have a relationship to a man older than u are but not younger then. Coz of the age gap, maturity lies in there. A much older individual is as nice to get a long with since he may understand u. Specially the kind of behavior a girl will do. as based on exprience my partner have the utmost patience to deal with me since his older than me...
@youetme (351)
• China
31 Mar 09
Yes ,I agree with you ,that is what I am worring I want to give myself a chance of love but I feel he is not in maturity now ,perhaps sooner or later he grow up like a real man . I am not so young it wast my much time to looking for my love. you should know what I mean.
• China
31 Mar 09
trust your instinct!follow your sense!you will find your true love!
@youetme (351)
• China
31 Mar 09
Thank you for you advice. I am pretty sure that I can find my true love I will live a happy life in the future .
@goldeneagle (6745)
• United States
2 Apr 09
My wife is seven years older than me, and things have worked out well for us. We have been married over eight years. Our age difference has never been an issue with us. It is only an issue if you let it become one. Give the guy a chance. You never know what might happen.
@Marcola (2774)
• United States
28 Mar 09
Well, if he's legal, then go for it. Just because you've been hurt by other guys younger than you, doesn't mean all guys younger than you will. Just follow your heart. If you feel the same way for him, you should take a chance, otherwise you'll only wonder "What could've been?"
@youetme (351)
• China
29 Mar 09
I appreciate your respons . Yes , I should know the difference between them. If I can't start my first step I never got to the end. Maybe I should grasp my chance for love.
@syankee525 (6261)
• United States
31 Mar 09
i often see when two people are together and there is a big age different often it wont work to often, because like this boy might not act how you might like for him too, most guys isnt ok dang forgot how to spell the word. but dont act to grown up. and you might see it as you're being more of a mother to him, and if he was older then you, he would be more of a father figure.
@forslahiri (1042)
• India
29 Mar 09
Hi, Donot get confused yourself,first.B'cz U've to DECIDE! Answer this following questions:- #Do U love him,passionately? #Can u think of living life without him? #How much will u be hurt if some young lady attracts & start loving Him? #Have U started planning Ur lives,inspite of all Odds? #R U ready to sacrifice ,first? #R ur bothe wavelenghths matching? #Is there is any EGO,coming in Ur way? If,all the answers U r getting POSITIVE(2n & last-No).U r ready! In love,nothing is Unfair(age/cast/creed/colour etc). In my country,The father of nation,Bapu,married 5 years senior lady.So what? =Lahiri,Kolkata,India.
@youetme (351)
• China
30 Mar 09
Thank you ! I want to get a married with a matural man who can be responsible for his family his child and his wife . I only to have one love ,only one .
@bubbletush (1332)
• Philippines
28 Mar 09
It would not be fair for this guy if the reason why you don't give him a chance was because of your sad experience from someone younger than you. Of course I understand that you are just being cautious because you do not want to get hurt again, but it is actually only you who could somehow tell if this new young guy would turn out to be just like the previous guy who hurt you. I've got friends who are with a younger man and although there are some immature traits with the younger guys, they say they are somehow happy with the relationship. One friend even got married last February to her guy who is 8 yrs younger.
@youetme (351)
• China
29 Mar 09
I was hurt by former love . It hasn't become a shadow in my life. But what I worry about is he is so young and his ideas and feeling are not same with me. Last love is unfair for me .Because I am serious and keeping my loyalty. Getting along with lovers is a big problem . When I accept last boy's love someone said to me like you said. But I failed . So I become sensitive and cautious. You are right it is not fair for this younger man. Off course I am afraid that I will hurt this guy.I must care about his feeling if we become lovers.
• China
29 Mar 09
I want to ask do you love him?If you loves him,why not accpet him.The age doesn't matter,as long as you love each other.Every person is different,and they have they own personality.So don't compare him with anyone else or worry about the future.No one can tell what will happen tomorrow.If you don't love him,then tell him the truth.Whether you love him,you should give him an answer.
• China
29 Mar 09
Like people said,love is love,no matter age,stature,family background etc.If you love him,and he loves you very much,why don't you to be together with each other? There are so many people that he is much older than her,or she is much older than thim,and they are happy!So I don't think it is your problem about age. Wish you good luck and have a nice time with your love.;)
• India
29 Mar 09
It is up to you.......Because you can only take decision in your life....If you love him,accept it otherwise reject it....
@karbuks (270)
• Philippines
29 Mar 09
if you love him then there's no problem with it. as they say age doesn't matter. its how both of you handle the relationship. its not new that in a relationship you will get hurt or disappointed but it is up to each of you on how you patch up things. if both of you decide to hold on, then i think i can say that you will last long. You just have to be strong enough to overcome whatever situation that you will face.
@ktosea (2025)
• China
29 Mar 09
well,I guess you have a little feeling for the young man,don't you? if the answer is yes,you could think to accept him if you have a crush on him too.maybe it's hard for you to get along well with each other because of the age gap,but nothing is forsure,so why not give you guys a chance if you are not in love with anyone else