Is it OK to date or love someone significantly older?

i think it is alright to love or date someone who is older than you, but sometimes it is also depends on your family orientations, some individuals are afraid of their parents that is why the don't want to enter such kind of a relationship which is one is older than the other. Me my self wants older than me cause they are more loving and caring people... for me age doesn't matter as long as he loves me with all his heart and will sure protect me for life time...

I don't see any problem with dating an older man. If you enjoy his company and have fun then I say go for it. If the relationship gets serious and say for example this man has children, it might cause a few issues later. At my age, if I were single, I wouldn't have any interest in dating an older man. Maybe a few years younger might be something I'd entertain. Could be rather interesting.

Well, in love, age does not matter. But of course, i know that you know that. All i have to say regarding that matter is that if your love for that man/woman that is older than you, genuine, then i suggest you go for it. It is also wise to have friends older than you whom when you approach them, they give you wise counsel. I for one likes an older woman, but i guess i won't be noticed. Hope you have better luck than me. Have a great day!

I admit that before maybe 8 or 9 years ago I dated someone who is older than me maybe 11 years gap and I dont find any difference between dating a young once or same age like me, after all they are both men. I think in terms of love age is just a number and doesnt counted at all when your in love and happy. I have lots of friends that their husband are 15 years older than to them but they are very happy and contented with their life. The most important in a realtiosnhip was not the age gap but real love that comes from in our hearts.

Of course it's okay. Look at Ashton and Demi Moore or Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones or myself and my girlfriend who happens to be 5 years older than me. Why would numbers or age be something so significant that it has to stop you from falling in love? Love should be built around pure understanding, respect and care ( you may add more if you like ). I love my girlfriend, for a fact that she accepted me even though i am younger. Also probably because i am more turned on or interested in mature women. My ex gf before my current one was 2 years older than me. So i don't think there is nothing wrong with dating someone who is older than you (we're talking from your point of view). Just a thought, you get along well with someone older, you think alike, you act just the same so why not?

Please don't take too much into consideration when you really love somebody. You love him not due to his age, appearence,height, weight only and so on, just believe you like the one who he is.The most important thing is that you two are very happy when you are together. that's all.

I don't think that people should be thinking so much about age, because why should the number of years that you've been on the planet decide whether you love somebody or not? My partner is 6 years older than me, and I got with him when I was quite young so it was a big deal at the time, but as long as the pair of you are both adults then I don't think that there is all that much that you could say about it because it doesn't matter as long as you're both happy. If you both want the same things from your relationship then that is the most important thing, and that is all that matters.

I think age doesn't matter at all and the most important in such situation was to love and be love. Mutual love is the best than choosing age...

I think age doesn't matter at all unless you fell in love with any. No matter what age should not be consider at illegal if dating is concern. Love did not choose anyone according to age. This is in accordance with our heart felt...

A bit older yeah but way much older i don't think I'm gonna hook my self in such relationship. My family won't even accept it. The initial reaction of people who'll see woman dating older guys are into money, for security reasons. And often they'll see as mistress.

Hi Babycheetah.. Age is a number hahah! I am an insurance broker handling enrollment of spouses of my clients. Would you believe, i have an insured member age 46 who has finally changed her status from single to married! She was married to a 73-yr old man! Now, isnt that a testimony?!! Yey!!

Age doesn't matter to me as long as we understand and love each other. I am more attracted to older ones. I just admired their wisdom and how they think in a mature way. I could learn many things and enjoy the company of my friends who are older than me. As long as there is no dull moment when I am with that person and all the love we need.

if you love him/her then go for it. Age doesnt matter at all. My BF now is almost twice my age but I love him and we learn from each other many things. Difference between 2 people sometimes bring more happiness in relationship cos there will be surprise we never expect before. good luck for you.

When it comes to love height, weight and age are just numbers. :)When you love them, you love them simply because they are who they are.

hi babycheetah my husband was seven years older than me and we had a great marriage. ten years if both really love each other is not wrong to date but no more than ten. My parents fought every day of their marriage except when he was hospitalized. he was thirty odd years older than my mom. He looked on her as a girl and abused her verbally over and over. I wanted her to leave him but she loved him and refused and said divorce was wrong.for yourself ten years might not be bad at all as we woman mature younger than men do. but trust me thirty years could be a total disaster indeed.

I think its alright for me if my relatives, friends or my children chose to date older or younger that them. As long as they really love the person, then i have no issues regarding that. My daughter likes older guys but unfortunately, younger ones wants to date her. She once told me that she wants more mature to handle the relationship and she thinks that older men can understand her more. Its okay for me. I think it is more romantic when their age is almost far from each other. Imagine, they still love each other and have the same understanding despite the fact that they are born in different era. How amazing is that !!

Within reason What does that mean exactly? Well... I think we need to think in terms of 'neither partner is a minor'. As long as both people are of age (18 or older), I don't see how it matters. I may be biased, my ex husband was 10 years older and my current husband is 10 years older. I'm technically not young though... and age differences matter less through each decade. It's more about where you both are in life and your experiences that matter, not chronological age or what society says. I do think it is ALL kinds of wrong if dating and relationships of this span involve someone under 18, because that calls into play the fact that pedophiles do exist and older people may prey on someone younger out of an effort to control or mold them, and it's easier when someone is still a kid, they don't know any better.

The thought did cross my mind once or twice, but I don't know if I could do it. I am not sure. The last place I worked, I found out I was the target of older, attractive women. I did get into some trouble because of the flirting. If there was actual love there, then I wouldn't concern myself too much with age, but I know there will be some barriers. On the other end, I am not the one to judge, nor do I pass judgement on couples with considerable age differences. If love doesn't discriminate, who am I to judge? I can't control love. Right now, I am a guy in my early 30s, so I am still fighting making decisions based on my hormone count than my brain. I think that I was getting into so much trouble at my last job. Those women saw a nice, handsome (especially after a haircut), young, strong guy loaded with charm. I went a bit off topic, but to answer your question, yeah, why not?

Age should not deter us from dating or loving someone who is older than us. the heart does not see who it loves in numbers. Love is a feeling that knows no age. Younger or older, when we find that special person to fall in love with, we just know and it should not be judged.

Personally, I don't think age matters. I think as long as you love the other, you should go with your gut.