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Age gaps, can they work??

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Question - (11 June 2008) 5 Answers - (Newest, 12 June 2008)
A female United Kingdom age 30-35, anonymous writes:

ok so i think some people have already asked this question but i can't find them at the mo so i'll ask it my self...

Basically do people think that an age diffrence of 20 years is to much. I'm 18 and the guy i like is 37/38. We get on really well, he's really flirty with me and he's just basically a lovely guy. I also think he likes me aswell because of how he acts around me. My friends have worked out i like him and they think he likes me to.

so basically i could do with opinions, do you think relationships with an age gap can last.

many thanks for your time :D

xxx

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A male reader, anonymous, writes (12 June 2008):

It can work sometimes but it's at least as likely not to.

The problem is that your lives are totally going different directions at 17 and 37. You're basically running headlong into everything in life that he is just now finally leaving.

My point isn't that you should sacrifice to make this work. My point is that you should probably realize the sacrifices are not worth it and decide not to.

I believe you that he's a great guy, but experience will teach you that he's one of millions of great guys. There are plenty more that aren't starting with such a built-in problem.

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A reader, anonymous, writes (11 June 2008):

In 1984 a good friend of mine, he was then 34 got married to a girl of 18, we all thought it was "crazy", and did not give the marriage much chance, however: they are still happily married!

Weird and strange to the most to explain, but yes it is possible.

Good luck!

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (11 June 2008):

hi Hun, my partner is 23yrs older than me and we've been together 3 years now, so yes i can work. The main problem we faced was other people and there opinions. if you can ignore the inevitable comments its just like any other relationship. Hope he makes you happy take care. x

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A male reader, kenny United Kingdom + , writes (11 June 2008):

kenny agony auntAt the end of the day age is only a number, how a couple feel about one another and the love that is shared far supersedes how many numbers are between them. If you like him then give it a go and see what happens, the most important thing is your happiness at the end of the day.

All the best x

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A female reader, bubbloo24 Isle of Man +, writes (11 June 2008):

bubbloo24 agony auntIf you wanna go and date this guy, go out and date him.

Age is only a number and if you get on really well with this guy, then why not? What's stopping you?:)

You're friends seem to be okay with it.

My parents have a 13 year age difference and they've been together for 27 years now!

Go for it!

:)

Take care xx

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