Age doesn't matter.. or it does matter...

Age does not matter! As long as you are on the right age, like 18 and above and you are mature enough to say that you are really in love. My girlfriend and I have a 12 years age gap and we have no problems with it. We are happy being together. As long as there is understanding and openness in a relationship it will definitely last.

Hi juggerogre, Love is what matters the most. I, too, have seen couples with a huge age difference and they get along just fine. It depends on the couple. I have dated a couple of guys that were quite a bit younger and it did not work out. We got along in many ways and they were good people but our lifestyles were way different and our views on life probably because of the age difference and what we'd experienced so far. Other couples are perfect for each other and should not let age be a problem for them. As long as it is legal then it shouldn't matter.

Age doesn't matter, but experienced does, in a relationship.When we talked about Age in a relationship we are only talking more on the Physical side, the appearance of the Person,the Monetary aspects, and past relationship,Experience plays a big role when one is older, he understands more on things,he maybe broad and calm,in handling a relationship, if one is younger, and has less experience it will cross some fire in between.

my husband is 4 years younger than me and we met when i just turned 19, we have been together for 6 years and are more in love with each other every day...he is my best friend. i dont think age matters much, it just depends on the couple, when it is right it is right. you dont chose who you fall in love with thats what is real about love. If you have a certain criteria that someone must match or guide lines that you try to go by, then you are not letting fate take your hand and guide you, and it probably wont work...its not a checklist its an overwhelming overtaking, out of your control, crazy roloar coaster ride that you hope never ends. and then you give that person your whole heart and trust them to take care of it.

It depends on you. If age does matter for your love relationship in your mind, then it does matter. Of course it can reflect how deep you love with each other.

for me, age matters... i'd prefer older guys coz as you said they said guys of the same age are mentally 2 years younger. but if the guy is younger and is more mature than his age then i wouldn't mind but the gap shouldn't be more than 2 years for both or maybe a bit higher for older guys. if the gap isn't too big then there won't be too many hindrances/opposition

I think it depends on the age difference, and also the maturity levels of the two people involved. It does matter to a certain extent, as there are all sorts of problems if, for example, one of you is still in college, and the other has a full time job. You would be at completely different stages of your lives. However, some people work well like that, and I suppose that it depends upon how you deal with things. I prefer a man who is older than me, and my boyfriend at the moment is seven years older than me. I think smaller age gaps matter less and less as you get older.

it`s dilemma..it`s hard to predicted whether age is so important when we love someone because different people different problems and different solving problems too

You can love someone at any age. it is a bit easier on the relationship when the years between you are fewer. Relationships that have huge age gaps can be very committed and loving. There is just more chance for the age diffierence to put a strain on the relationship. Age should only matter if someone much older is vying for the affections of someone in their minor years. that is just doomed from the start. Otherwise, being in love doesnt come with any age requirements.

See, you answered that for yourself, sweetie. Age will never be a factor when it comes to true love. Who do you love, the person or the number that indicates their age? TATA.

I believe that age does not supposed to matter when it comes to two people in love. Of course, the right age range may help, but the main element of a lasting and stable relationship is the strength of feelings that the two have for each other, it does not depend on how old or how young or at the same age two partners must be. It is on how they handle the commitment and on how they value each others feelings that matters the most. However, since you asked, I prefer a guy who is older me..hopefully just 5 years senior than me at the most.

Age does matter. I think the girl should be younger than you. This is because it will lead you to a good marital life. And since girls get mature at an early age, it is better if the girl is 4 to 5 years younger than you.

It doesn't matter, in my opinion, but I've never thougth I could be with a guy younger than me. Fall in love is something out of our control, months ago i used to say... " I've never been dating with a boy older than me, maybe 3 years is too much!" Nowadays, I've been dating with a guy who's 28 years old, I'm 21, Just 7 years? Confess, at the beginning i told myself: No U shouldn't, but days go by and You fall! If he's the oldest or not, I don't mind... I love loads of things about him, thats the reason because I forget the years, and we focus on having a great time together*

It is according to the experience and character that people have. Some girls would rather find the one who are really older them. Because they are mature and have enough money. They don't need to worry about money. They don't care about age. For me a usual girl, I prefer we are of comparable ages. Then we can have the same topic to say and same interesting to do. We can also struggle for our future step by step.That makes me feel dependable. That means for me it does matter.Different people have different value and pursue. That depends on whether they consider age are matter or not.

so u mean girls is older than their age? for me age does matter especially when u apply for a job but when i talk about love there is no limitation about age.

Well age is certainly a factor, in my family the wives are younger than the hubbys.I was married in 1968, i was 23, my wife was 16, my brother, my sons are 7-10 years older than their wives, my daughter is 8 years younger than her hubby Now a days girls and guys in same job marry, kind of love marriage, they are same age, many are happy, but some not, they probably did all post marriage things, before marriage, no charm left.. Thank you so much for this post. Professor ‘Bhuwan’. . HAPPY MAKAR SANKRANTI, Happy PONGAL

I don't think age is a matter in real love, but people often limit their thinking and their choices because it is what rules in the society. Like yourself is now limiting your choice to girls under your age, so you will only look at girls under your age. What if you cannot find a real love in girls under your age? Will you settle for the one you like best? Or will you try broaden your choices?

Age doesn't matter and even physical appearance doesn't matter when you're in love! Whether the man or woman is older that the opposite is a no big factor! And even if you love a person who is not that really handsome or pretty doesn't even care, right? My situation now is that my partner is 10 months younger than me but he pampers me so much and he's like my bodyguard. He protects me and he's so gentleman. I love the way he loves me! But when I was younger I really love man who is older than me 4 or 5 years because he can take care of me. That's my thinking before but it's just the same with my partner now even he's younger than me. That's why it's too hard to tell.

I agree to majority of answers. Of course it does not matter. Although there are some who consider it a factor. But once you fall in love, though not really you're ideal one, you'll realize-it doesn't matter anymore :-)

For some people age doesn't matter but for others it does. I guess if you both have a lot in common then your ok. For instance my ex was 14 years older than me, i still wanted to go out and have fun and do all things i have not done yet. He was more homely because he had already been there and done that. So this became a big problem for me because he bored me when he didn't want to do the same things as me and if he did he complained a lot. Some of the things he wanted to do made me feel old, but in a lot of other ways we had things in common. So i guess the point is before dating someone long term find out If they are on the same level and mind set as you. Sometimes older people like to do things younger people do and some younger people like to do things older people like to do. My current boyfrend is also 14 years older than me and we have a great time when we are out together. He is the total opposite of my ex and they are exactly the same age.