Age gaps and confusion

[saintsinister]

Is 18 and 38 too much of an age gap or a bad thing? 

[ExpatInItaly]

It's legal but unlikely to go well. 

Those are two conpletely different stages in life which usually means a long-term relationship isn't a very realistic prospect. 

[Gebidozo]

2 hours ago, saintsinister said:

Is 18 and 38 too much of an age gap or a bad thing? 

I had one relationship like that. I was 39, she was 19.

It’s actually been my longest relationship so far. We stayed together 7 years.

But I can say with certainty that the age gap wasn’t a positive factor. It’s not so much the gap itself but the fact she was too young.

 

[smackie9]

IMO (if you are the later of age) you will be taking away the best years of her life by chaining her to a mature relationship. Her brain is still developing, so let her explore her independance on her own...dating, partying, growing a career, making friends, building a personality/life. 

[Els]

Are you the 18yo or the 38yo?

It doesn't usually turn out well. These age brackets are in completely different stages of life, so it would be difficult to make a long-term relationship work. If it's just casual sex, then not a big deal, but the 18yo also generally has better options.