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Liberalwife
47 / female
north, England, UK
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Do age gaps matter in a relationship?
As in quite a big gap?
e.g.....half the age..lol !! 
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| December 4, 2006, 15:57 |
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hotfarmboy
36 / male
devon, England, UK
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Re: Do age gaps matter in a relationship?
Well after comparing profiles and exchanging words with you im gonna say no! I think its great :p lol
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| December 4, 2006, 15:59 |
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Re: Do age gaps matter in a relationship?
I have come to realize that it only matters when your in your forties or older,,,at that age no one wants someone who is half again older  half again younger is always a treat especially for the older person
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| December 4, 2006, 16:05 |
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Re: Do age gaps matter in a relationship?
QUOTE (Liberalwife @ December 4, 2006, 15:57)As in quite a big gap?
e.g.....half the age..lol !!
age can make a differnence. communication and having things in common are critical.
my wife is 10 years younger and it works well..so long as i say "yes babe you are absolutely right!"
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| December 4, 2006, 17:10 |
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Re: Do age gaps matter in a relationship?
It depends on the people. For some people a great age difference does not matter and all that matters to them is love and happiness. For others it may be just the opposite. Some women like older men because they are more mature and more experienced and theses women are in a position where they want to learn and to learn as much as they can. They believe that an older man can teach them things that they will not learn from a man their age. Personally I believe that age does not matter when it comes to love and sex.
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| December 4, 2006, 17:30 |
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Re: Re: Do age gaps matter in a relationship?
QUOTE (TropiFun @ December 4, 2006, 17:10) QUOTE (Liberalwife @ December 4, 2006, 15:57)As in quite a big gap?
e.g.....half the age..lol !!
age can make a differnence. communication and having things in common are critical.
my wife is 10 years younger and it works well..so long as i say "yes babe you are absolutely right!"
Really, it does not matter as long as we say "yes babe you are right"
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| December 4, 2006, 20:02 |
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NRG4U
63 / male
Beaver City, Nebraska, US
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Re: Do age gaps matter in a relationship?
I gotta think that yes, it does make a difference. I mean, I can't think that I would want to date or have a relationship with a gal in her nineties, although it's kinda looking like that will be my only chance of hooking up. Hot Hands is right, once you hit 40, ladies avoid you like you are a leper or something. Anyway there would be nothing we had in common. At ninety, it's unlikely that she would like to go hunting or canoeing. I can tell you that sex would definatly be out.So unless she was very rich, & it was confirmed by at least 5 doctors that she wouldn't last another week, I gotta say no, don't think that sounds like my soul mate.
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| December 4, 2006, 20:28 |
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Re: Do age gaps matter in a relationship?
QUOTE (Liberalwife @ December 4, 2006, 15:57)As in quite a big gap?
e.g.....half the age..lol !!
I don't think age makes a big difference in a relationship..As long as the two of you are happy and love each other for who you are and you communication..things like age shouldn't matter. 
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| December 4, 2006, 20:35 |
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funlovingpair
59 / couple
Frozen Tundra, Minnesota, US
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Re: Do age gaps matter in a relationship?
Age should not matter. But I don't think I could be with someone half my age. That would be the age of my son. Just can't do that.
Ma
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| December 4, 2006, 21:59 |
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Re: Re: Do age gaps matter in a relationship?
QUOTE (NRG4U @ December 4, 2006, 20:28)I gotta think that yes, it does make a difference. I mean, I can't think that I would want to date or have a relationship with a gal in her nineties, although it's kinda looking like that will be my only chance of hooking up. Hot Hands is right, once you hit 40, ladies avoid you like you are a leper or something. Anyway there would be nothing we had in common. At ninety, it's unlikely that she would like to go hunting or canoeing. I can tell you that sex would definatly be out.So unless she was very rich, & it was confirmed by at least 5 doctors that she wouldn't last another week, I gotta say no, don't think that sounds like my soul mate.
But she would probably be toothless.....
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| December 4, 2006, 22:16 |
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40something
57 / female
In the Sun, Arizona, US
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Re: Do age gaps matter in a relationship?
I don't think age matters as much as experiences. For example, college, children, divorce are all events that change the way you view the world, the way you respond to stress, love and life. It is always hard to relate to someone else for in the long run without a common reference point.
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| December 5, 2006, 00:32 |
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GG317
60 / male
Bowl of Granola, Massachusetts, US
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Re: Do age gaps matter in a relationship?
I once dated a woman with alzheimer's, but I had to give it up. We went on 12 first dates, and I she said she wouldn't sleep with me until the second... 
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| December 5, 2006, 01:08 |
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Re: Re: Do age gaps matter in a relationship?
QUOTE (40something @ December 5, 2006, 00:32)I don't think age matters as much as experiences. For example, college, children, divorce are all events that change the way you view the world, the way you respond to stress, love and life. It is always hard to relate to someone else for in the long run without a common reference point.
I would have to agree with 40something, it has a lot to do with shared experiences which you just wouldn't have with someone half your age. I'm sure a lot of us have dated someone a lot younger than we were (maybe to boost our ego  ), but felt the relationship didn't seem to have any real depth to it. But if it's just for sex, go for it!
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| December 5, 2006, 04:27 |
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smithy66
52 / male
brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Re: Do age gaps matter in a relationship?
i dont think so im 34 and i prefer older women
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| December 5, 2006, 04:46 |
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Re: Re: Do age gaps matter in a relationship?
QUOTE (smithy66 @ December 5, 2006, 04:46)
Are you saying you prefer 60 year old women?
I had an affair with a women 20yrs older than myself, but I was quite young at the time, so I guess it was all about gaining experience.
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| December 5, 2006, 04:53 |
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Re: Do age gaps matter in a relationship?
Age only matters if you allow it and are unable to get past the issue of children (to have or not to have). If you both share the same interests and are willing to at least acknowledge the importance of the others wants, needs, desires and dreams..age is only a number.
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| December 5, 2006, 06:39 |
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funlovingpair
59 / couple
Frozen Tundra, Minnesota, US
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Re: Do age gaps matter in a relationship?
I think that there is a limit on age. Like if you are 90, and your partner is 20. Nothing wrong with the age difference of up to 15 to maybe 20 years. But everything would depend on the two individuals. Nothing is set in stone however.
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| December 5, 2006, 06:52 |
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Re: Do age gaps matter in a relationship?
Personally, I'd want someone around my age just because when we get to the old age part where we need a walker, cane, etc... I want him to be there with me still. Don't want to go out with anyone with quite an age difference for that reason, along with the kids issue.
Age does bother me because it doesnt feel right to me, but I am not every person in the world so if there are people (which there are some that I do know with some age gaps) that wants to do it that way, more power to them.
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| December 5, 2006, 07:19 |
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lizonya
64 / couple
lake elsinore, California, US
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Re: Do age gaps matter in a relationship?
age shouldn't matter unless it's a personality flaw. if both adults are consenting and rational (somewhat) then it shouldn't be an issue. just like in the caveman days - who knew?
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| December 5, 2006, 14:57 |
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Waukeshastud
57 / male
Waukesha, Wisconsin, US
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Re: Do age gaps matter in a relationship?
Not really. I am 39 and my wife is 50 and we have a great time!  Now that does not mean age gaps should not matter. It depends on how you personally feel. It also matters on how you act. If you act younger or older than you are, than can close the age gap abit.
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| December 5, 2006, 20:18 |
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Re: Do age gaps matter in a relationship?
age is just a number, and it has nothing to do with relationships......my brother is 39 going on 3....and he attracts younger women , they love him, want to be with him, he is the one who invariably ends the relationship because he has the attention span of a gnat........my point is, if you are young at heart, you will always be attracted and attract to people younger than you....conversely, if you are an "old soul", blah, blah, blah.....its about attitude, interests, attraction, compromise, and love......the only drawback would be growing old together, because one has a "head-start"  but that's a different topic .....
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| December 5, 2006, 21:20 |
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needfun3
50 / male
perris, California, US
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Re: Do age gaps matter in a relationship?
realy depends on the persons maturity level I am thirty two but draw closer to older women because of the fact that i can cary a better conversation with them, verse younger i do sometimes date younger women but usualy with in one two years differents of my own age.And i feel how a person life was when the grew up reflects there maturity level i grew up hard and fast so thats is why i mingle better with older women .
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| December 5, 2006, 21:28 |
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