age matters or not?

February 28, 2012 12:01pm CST
my friend is confused if she will love this guy that was 10 years younger than her age.. is age doesnt really matters?. She told me that when they talked to each other the maturity level of the guy is higher than she expected. but even if the guy is matured enough, there are certain things that she wants to consider like the young look of the guy and how he handle the relationship since its his first time to enter it. i will appreciate your advise and opinion guys.. thanks ;)
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@CTHanum (8234)
• Malaysia
8 Mar 12
HI there! Age does matters. As long as he know the responsibility and the commitment for doing so, I think it is alright for your friend to be with him. She need to look whether he is serious enough with him. Otherwise, it is wiser to not take any risk. If this guy is serious to be with her then why not?(^^)
@ecaron (678)
• Canada
29 Feb 12
My first husband was twelve years my senior and we grew apart because he seemed to age more quickly than me. My current husband is about five years younger and we get along fine and have been together for over twenty years now. It depends on the maturity level of the person , I suppose, if the relationship will work or not.
@jdyrj777 (6530)
• United States
29 Feb 12
If it doesnt matter to the 2 in the relationship then its nobody elses concern.
@GemmaR (8517)
29 Feb 12
I don't think that age always matters, but it can do if you're in different stages of your life. For example, if one of you is a 21 year old still in college, and the other is 35 in a full time job, this might cause a little bit of trouble as you would be interested in doing all sorts of different things. In addition to this, if one of you is under the age of 18, then this can cause more trouble as you might not be able to do everything in your relationship that you'd want to because of the fact that it was not yet legal for you to do so.
@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
29 Feb 12
For me age doesn't matter because the important thing was love. If you in love don't consider age as a basis of relationship. Most probably young people suddenly change that is why there is no stable relationship with those young age...
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
29 Feb 12
She has to know him very well first. And what the guy liked with her. How both of them developed such feelings towards each other. If she proves that this guy is true to her, then I guess it's fine. Age doesn't matter as long as two hearts love each other unconditionally. I have a friend who's more than 10 years age gap. They are now married with one baby daughter.
@derek_a (10874)
29 Feb 12
I don't think age matters a great deal if two people are really in love with each other. It is later in life when problems can start when one person is looking to do energetic things and has a lot of energy, when the older person doesn't have so much energy. Of course, it doesn't always work out like that, but it is just a possibility. I am 9 years older than my wife, but I have always liked to keep myself fit. Even so, my energy levels are dropping now and are not what they were 10 years ago, but there is love in my relationship and my wife is fine that I have less energy and am not so healthy these days. _Derek
@lynboobsy11 (11343)
• Philippines
29 Feb 12
Well it depends on their age. If they are mature enough it's okay but if the other one is too immature I think the mature one will suffer the consequences. He/she can only decide on this.
• India
29 Feb 12
Age is no matter between the real loved couple, the understanding between the two only fix the Life smooth and good. I know my relative has married more then 16years guy till now they reach their 25th year of the married life. But they still now Good pair to each other. So it's not belong to an matter.
29 Feb 12
that you know,its love its blind,like tiffani song album "if love is blind"its ok fren
• Philippines
29 Feb 12
fOR ME IT MATTERS.i WANT TO HAVE A HUBBY WHO IS SAME WITH MY AGE...sO THIS IT...i DONT LIKE LONG GAP IN RELATIONSHP............
• China
29 Feb 12
Hi! Unfortunately, I have seen many couples broke up on account of age differences. The reason is that males can not easily accept it that their girlfriends or wives were older than them at the end especially the age gap is big. Nevertheless, some couples successfully overcome this issue and last for long. But for preventing bad ending, personally I think it is better not to begin. :)
• Indonesia
29 Feb 12
It doesn't matter at all. My bf is 18 older than me, and we still arrange to get married. As long as you feel comfort and ur couple loves you as you love him/ her, age won't a big deal. Love has no boundaries, rigth? Just tell your friend to go on and keep believing that love is on the way to evryone, without boundaries.
@vertu007 (683)
• Romania
29 Feb 12
They say that age shouldn't matter but nowdays it does.She should think carefully about what she feels for him, and how will she be affected about other peoples opinion and after that have a talk with him about what they expect from this relationship and what things they have in common, what are their goals...
@youless (112112)
• Guangzhou, China
29 Feb 12
As to me, the age does matter. I don't like my husband will be older than me a lot. 10 years is already the maximum since I am afraid we will have the generation gap. By the way, my husband is older than me 4 years actually. I am not interested in dating a guy who is younger than me. As I know women grow older sooner than men. And men are usually less mature. They may just have the passion at the moment. In my opinion, 10 age is already a big gap, especially the woman is older than a man. I wonder whether the man can handle if he will be a father in a very young age. I am not sure whether he is ready to it. I love China
@obe212003 (2299)
• Philippines
29 Feb 12
Love has no boundaries, and age is only considered a factor with regards to the maturity of the parties involved and eventually the kind of reaction of one would be getting from others regarding morality, standards, etc. Everything could be worked out, and that depends mostly on the parties involved. If she feels happy, secured, assured and most of all complete, then go for it.
@shylade (3132)
• Philippines
29 Feb 12
in love age doesn't matter. but it is risky falling in love with a younger man because of the maturity issues and worst money issue. your friend need to know better what is the real intention of that guy. 10 years is really a huge age gap but as long as the guy loves her and the intention is loud and clear then why not. but if the guy has other hidden intentions like asking for money and other things then better forget about him. there are many situations like that and the girl is always the loser. so she better think hard first.
@yunako (74)
• Philippines
29 Feb 12
age doesnt matter as long as they love each other. however consider some aspects if this guy really loves her. or this guy has other motive or reasons for entering on a ralationship with her. but as long as the love each other, their feelings and understanding matter most. as older in the relationship, she can guide the guy throughout eventually he will learn how to handle the situation.
@Dominique25 (9464)
• United States
29 Feb 12
Depending on how old she is I don't think ten years is that big of a deal. And if she thinks he's mature that is a plus as well. If he doesn't seem to mind the age difference and she doesn't feel like she has to worry about him wanting someone younger then there relationship could work. I hope no matter what they decide that she finds happiness.
• Montreal, Quebec
29 Feb 12
Hello angelchick88 :) When my uncle was in his adult education or whatever he met this lady, He went out with her, they never got married but they have a daughter together. She was 17 years older than him! But that didn't stop him. My uncle is no longer with his daughters mother, but yeah tell your friend to give it a try, She'll never know unless she goes and tries it. :) Good luck :)