If you were considering getting into a serious relationship with a older woman how big of an age gap can you handle before getting out of your comfort zone? I've been seeing a really awesome person. She's about 10 years older than I am. For the most part its not big deal, but there is still a little something in the back of mind that says different.
You'll get them at the same time all of us will... as soon as the mug-shot is released by the media...
Age is, for sure, the defining criterion of most people. A 70 yr old dating an 80 yr old is far less surprising than a 17 yr old dating a 27 yr old.
Go with your gut, not what random people on the internet think. If you think she is awesome and you are old enough to see a serious relationship meaning potentially marriage in the future, then go for what will make you happy. The only significant age concern might be if you want kids and she doesn't or can't by the time you are ready. Otherwise it sounds like your only other concern is what other people will think , and only you know how much that will bother you.
When I was in my late 20's I dated a woman 10 years older than me. And while age wasn't a huge issue it did crop up now and then. I'm very young looking and we once had a situation where a waitress thought she was my mom, which was even more odd considering that she wasn't the same race as me. Things ended for a variety of reasons. To the extent that age played a role had to do with her really feeling her biological clock was running and me not wanting to settle down. All of that said I'm going to second morpheus133's post. If you love this person and you think that things can work out with her for long time then what other people think shouldn't be that important.
This might come off sexist but this is the reality. A 19 year old dating a 25 year old can be great at first. But when that 19 year old becomes 29, his girlfriend will be 35. While another 29 year old eligible bachelor who is now somewhat established, still looks youthful and not too old, dresses sharp with a witty personality to match, well seasoned in handling relationships after experiences with multiple gfs over the course of his life; the age range of women he can potentially date is anywhere from 20 to 35. The first guy's 35 year old girlfriend can be 15 years older than girls he can have actual relationships with. Some food for thought.
in your age separation...this has little to with age. does she have kids. do you? if you do and she does....then you should know how this goes. if you don't and she does...interesting if you don't and she doesn't ... beware of the ones with no kids in their 40s
when I was 19 i lived for a year w/ a woman who was 35. we were in sync in some ways, not so much in others. she had kids, and although this was before the the term MILF was in use, i certainly understood the sentiment.
I have a friend who married a woman who is I think 20 years older than him. He's very happy. Whatever works for you.
