jonsnuh Posted April 27, 2014 Posted April 27, 2014 How young is someone considered too young? Do family dynamics come into play? If my younger sister is older than a potential date, I could see how that might be awkward if we become more committed. When does this become less of an issue? I would think if my sister would get along with her, and they are ok with this, age doesn't become much of an issue. But is there a threshold to which age isn't as taboo? In case anyone was curious, this is not the same person I was talking about in the other thread.
Joangel Posted April 27, 2014 Posted April 27, 2014 I think your sister would want you to be happy. As long as this person is legal. Age is not really an issue. I would say life experience and having common ground is. Speaking from personal experience I dated a man my age who never married or had children. He and I were worlds apart. I just couldn't take him seriously. Meanwhile he couldn't understand my priorities or why I wouldn't drop everything to be with him. Also, if it makes you feel better my mother is a decade older than my father and they have been married for 40 years. If it's meant to be it, it will just work. I am sure your family would not judge if at the end of the day you were in a caring relationship. 2
ASG Posted April 27, 2014 Posted April 27, 2014 How young is someone considered too young? Do family dynamics come into play? If my younger sister is older than a potential date, I could see how that might be awkward if we become more committed. When does this become less of an issue? I would think if my sister would get along with her, and they are ok with this, age doesn't become much of an issue. But is there a threshold to which age isn't as taboo? In case anyone was curious, this is not the same person I was talking about in the other thread. What?!?!? Why would you measure the age of your date against that of your sister?? My mom is 21 years younger than my step dad. His younger sister is about 18 years older than my mom. They get on like a house on fire. Does this answer your question??? 1
TigerLilly78 Posted April 27, 2014 Posted April 27, 2014 As long as you both are happy with the age and she's good to you then its no one else's business I cant stand family who would judge a potential partner on stuff like that.. 1
TigerLilly78 Posted April 27, 2014 Posted April 27, 2014 How do you feel about complete strangers judging you and others on about this stuff? Get ready... You will see a few posters who will tell her there is something wrong with her and the guy she dating. They will instruct her to break up even if they are happy and treat each other well. Age gap / difference relationships to some are evil as you will soon find out. I don't like any judgment of course we are all guilty of this at some point to some degree but when two people are happy or could be and its a fairly stable relationship leave them alone I say. There was 10 between my mom and dad so yeah guess its not a huge deal to me.. 1
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