Which is Better? Older Man, Younger Woman or Older Woman, Younger Man?
By artistry
@artistry (4152)
United States
5 responses
@formidexo (1351)
• Canada
16 Sep 10
I've seen all kinds of successes and it seems that age is not a factor. I would say that it all depends on the love and respect they have for each other. I guess I'm neutral on this one. 
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@formidexo (1351)
• Canada
16 Sep 10
In relationships you often notice all kinds of contrasts.
Tall man + short woman or vice versa
It's love that cements the relationship.
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@artistry (4152)
• United States
17 Sep 10
...Hi there iamkoz0074u, Welcome to the ranch, it's a great place to meet new and nice friends, enjoy yourself. Older men tend to treat women with a lot of care I have heard, so you may have a point. If the older man happens to be well established with a good bit of money that even makes it better I guess "o).
Being financially comfortable makes life a lot easier even if you are in love. Thanks for your response. Take care.
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@buenavida (9985)
• Sweden
15 Sep 10
I have read about couples that had about twenty year´s difference in age and some seemed to be happy together. But it is difficult to say if the younger of them was searching a kind of parent instead. They may have missed a father or a mother in the past and are trying to compensate that empty space.. 
Maybe only a few year´s difference one way or another would mean that the two have more in common than the ones that belong to different generations.
But everyone has to decide what to do with their life. Even a big difference in both ways maybe works as long as the younger isn´t too young. 
Maybe only a few year´s difference one way or another would mean that the two have more in common than the ones that belong to different generations.
But everyone has to decide what to do with their life. Even a big difference in both ways maybe works as long as the younger isn´t too young. 1 person likes this
@artistry (4152)
• United States
16 Sep 10
...Hi there bueavida, Your assessment would seem to make the most sense.
I just look at the divorce rate in the U. S and I guess other places as well where the man is 3-5 years older than the woman in most cases but there are still many divorces. So the age difference with the man being a little older than the woman does not appear to make a big difference in keeping the couple together.
You also make a good point that one of them could be looking for a father figure, Carolyn Kennedy comes to mind. My thought is as you say as long as there is not too much of an age gap whatever works, let it be. Thanks for your well thought out response and take care.
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
15 Sep 10
I think there are too many variables to take into consideration. Education, personality, upbringing, experience. The list goes on and let's face it, chemistry between two people cannot be controlled as it is just there.
There's no right or wrong or better or worse.
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@artistry (4152)
• United States
16 Sep 10
....Hi there MsT, You are so right. If the spark is there the fire will burn. Outside people can look at two people and wonder what the hay, but it is about the two people. If it works it works. You point out that there are many varibles which is also true, the things peole have in common can bring them together rather than the numbers in a relationship. Thanks so much for your response, take good care.
@tigeraunt (6326)
• Philippines
16 Sep 10
dear artistry,
i dont think it has something to do with age. but surely it has something to do with maturity.
i have seen couples with a big gap in age and they tend to separate in the end because the younger ones prefer doing things that the older ones prefer the younger partner not to do, hence they clash.
but if they have the same maturity thinking, no matter how big the age gap is.. everything will turn out well.
have a nice day.
ann
but if they have the same maturity thinking, no matter how big the age gap is.. everything will turn out well.
have a nice day.
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@tigeraunt (6326)
• Philippines
10 Jan 11
hi, thank you for the choice as br
ann
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@artistry (4152)
• United States
16 Sep 10
...Hi there tigeraunt, Hope you are doing well and sleeping longer at night "o).
You make an interesting point. I know someone who married a younger woman not that much younger but his thinking and her thinking don't always mesh, so there is confict. Besides that she is not as mature as her age even. His mother tells him all the time, "but you wanted this younger woman", in other words deal with it. He adores her and she cares about him so hopefuly they will last. But maturity matters. Thanks so much for your response. Take cre.
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