Age factor

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Age factor
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Wed, 12-27-2006 - 8:50am
I read a lot about the difference in people ages in relationships. Should age be a factor in whether a man and a woman, two women, or two men have a relationship? I mean other than those that restrict underage people from having a relationship? How do people on this board field about things. I myself at 21. What if I wanted to date a person in his mid 50s or 60s. Would that be a bad thing? It seems that people thing that is wrong.

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Wed, 12-27-2006 - 8:56am
Tricky question.


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Wed, 12-27-2006 - 9:14am
I have just struck up a new friendship with a guy who is in his 50s. He seems to think he is too old for me as I am probably young enough to be his daughter. Most of the guys I have dated are what I would describe as immature. With age seems to come wisdom and lots of experience. He may just be the person for me. Time will tell.
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Wed, 12-27-2006 - 9:59am
I do not see anything wrong with it myself. As long as you are both have similiar interest, have fun together. I had a relatioship with a woman 18 years older than me and one 16 years younger than me. I enjoyed both.

 


 


 


 


 

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Wed, 12-27-2006 - 10:00am
well, you can never have too many friends, I say go for it!

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Wed, 12-27-2006 - 10:09am
Thanks for the encouragement. I have no idea where this friendship will lead, but I believe we can learn from everyone we meet, regardless of age or sex.
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Wed, 12-27-2006 - 10:23am
Age doesn't/shouldn't matter. If you get along and enjoy each other, what's the problem. You're both consenting adults. Why worry about what others think? All that matters is what you two want. It's never bad thing if you're happy.



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Wed, 12-27-2006 - 10:42am
It is no problem for me. But he has mentioned that I am probably too young for him. I think it is that Lost in Translation, Scarlett Johannson-Bill Murray thing.
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Wed, 12-27-2006 - 11:29am

 

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Wed, 12-27-2006 - 11:41am

Good morning, Sarah...

I think that society is harder on us (well most of us) than we are on ourselves... I've been involved with women 20+ years younger than I am... the current one I am after is 10 years younger... I guess I share the same philosophy that Clint Eastwood expressed when he was quizzed about age differences in his relationships (his being much older)... his comment was along the line of, '.. if they die, they die...'

But seriously.. its about happiness and what you find. My 30 yo daughter is seeing a 45 yo... my daughter's mom has issues with it.. I dont.. if he will treat her right and they can be happy, I will encourage it... hell, if he was my age, it would be the same parameter... treat her the way she wants to be treated...

Jim

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Wed, 12-27-2006 - 11:44am

sarahmeeveryday said...

"but I believe we can learn from everyone we meet..."

Amen to that!

And to comment on what you said about liking this individual's maturity... there have been several threads along that line... if not here in taboo, then maybe in fantasies... about age differences in lovers...

Jim

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