Is a 5 year age gap between a couple too much?

[rwill25]

If you can get past the fact that when you were 16 she was 11, then go for it. :thumbsup:

 

[rickwinkle]

It's fine, my girl is 5 years younger than me.

 

[himperv203]

A lot of couples blame the age difference as the reason why the relationship wont work. Its just an excuse. If you want to mae it work you can make it work.

 

[alexpnz]

Absolutely NOT!

 

[Ashleigh]

The only case where a 5 year difference would be too much would be if the girl you're dating is under 21. If you're 22 dating a 17 yr old...ick. Or even an 18 yr old dating a 13 year old...double ick. Once you're both legal, mature adults...I don't think anyone really gives a shiz!

 

[BellaBellini]

It wouldn't bother me. I prefer older guys usually anyway!

 

[meesterperfect]

thats just the close minded follow the herd mentality of many people in the usa.

i'm 38, spent the afternoon today with a 19 year old and the weekend with a 24 year old.....
no problems here.

 

[robbied196]

5 years is nothing, and the older you get the less it matters anyway. We all meet people we have that special connection with, so if they turn out to be older or younger why would it matter? Ageism is as ridiculous as Racism, sounds like your mates are jealous, maybe time for new mates!

 

[Bone]

5 Years is nothing as long as your not like 21 and shes 16

when i was 21, i met a 14 year old "friendly" girl and we became friends. she later introduced me to a two of her 14 year old friends for me to also take out. at that time, i thought it was the most fun i had ever had and looking back, that's still my feeling. the girls seemed to like it too as they were proud and felt good about going out with a college boy. that all ended when i graduated and moved away and i never touched an underage girl again.

i realize that most people would have problems with this situation and think i'm a p.o.s. actually, i'm a nice wonderful father and family man but that's what happened once upon a time and i'm more glad that it happened than if it hadn't. that's all i have to say :2 cents:

 

[belgianass]

Re: "Too much" ...

Age differences? Enjoy them. Ignore everyone else, as long as you get alone. In fact, don't let age be the "excuse" in an argument. Make that rule #1. There's always something else at work that some basic attribute that people like to point out -- age, race, financial background, privilege, etc... Fuck everyone who tells you otherwise, honestly. Don't question it.

well said ... :thumbsup:
my kind of view as well ...

 

[Baill Inneraora]

I am 12 years older than my gf and we get along great. 40-28

 

[blake]

im 30 my gf is 22, fuck em.

 

[wrayven]

Your friends have to be jealous. If you were 30-40 years apart, then it might be a bit strange. 5 years does not seem such a big deal when you are both over 25 years old. Hopefully you are enjoying your self.

 

[Spike 176]

my ex was 5 yrs younger than me, and my current girlfriend is 9.5 yrs younger.. I am 33 and she just turned 24 and is more mature than some of the older women I've dated

 

[random7813]

Not at all, sir. You're good.

 

[HeartBroker]

It's only a big deal if you're like 18 or something "D

 

[afkallthetiem]

my gf is 19 and im 45, i dont see what the big deal is, i just tell her parents im her teacher or something

 

[Magnet]

If she was 15 and you 20, then yes that is to much. If she was 18 and you 23, thats a little much, but when you both are 21+ its not an issue.

 

[smilyball]

I voted "I don't really care" - meaning there a lot of things more important to a relationship than age, like communication, honesty, mutual interests just to name a few. If you find a spark, go for it!

 

[rawlwear]

I think a little depends on the age, I think when you hit your 20's its more different, But I wouldm't do 15 year old dating a 20 year old, but if its 20 - 25 i'm cool with it

as said before its half your age plus + 7