Is Age Really Just a Number?
#42
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I'm just sick of people, especially family members, saying how shes TOO young for me, when in reality it isn't that big of a gap, to me at least. My next door neighbors, the husband is 48 and the wife is 35. Nobody says anything because they are happy together and are pretty well off. I just can't understand why people make 3 years sound terrible but don't give two shits about 13 years
3 years at your age is actually a bigger deal just because of the rapid changes and growth going on. Even if she's a mature 17, you both will be changing a lot in the next 3-5 years. I think if you both recognize that fact and deal with it, you'll be fine. I met my wife at 20 and she was 18. But, we grew together as we were sharing a similar life experience.
Anyway, your ages are going to get questions for a while for two reasons: one is from people who are older and recognize you two are in that stage of your life when things can change - they know if you don't change together you'll grow apart. Second are those that think all 17 year olds are immature. You should expect it, so don't let it frustrate you. Your relationship is between you and her.
#43
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She satisfies the half plus seven rule so it shouldn't be an issue
I'm kidding! Seriously though, I think people give you a hard time because she's a minor. If she was 18, they probably wouldn't say anything. She sounds like a nice gal, and it sounds like the two of you get along well and have some similar interests as well as a long time friendship. The foundation is strong so the potential is there to build a long lasting relationship. Like many others have said, the number doesn't mean much. Its the level of maturity that matters. When I was 22 I dated a 19 year old. She was one of the most self centered and immature people I have ever met. The relationship ended with me telling her that I knew she was cheating on me and that she needed to learn how to treat people (she was very abusive, verbally, mentally and physically.) Sadly that didn't seem to bother her that much. What did bother her was that I also told her I had found somebody else who was hotter than her. That should tell you something.
But the other girl (who I had only just met and was just talking to when I saw her around work) was the same age. She was polar opposite. We treated each other very well, and we talked and talked and talked into the wee hours of the night every night.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, as long as you're compatible and willing to work through her being in college and not having time for you and vice versa, you'll be alright.
I'm kidding! Seriously though, I think people give you a hard time because she's a minor. If she was 18, they probably wouldn't say anything. She sounds like a nice gal, and it sounds like the two of you get along well and have some similar interests as well as a long time friendship. The foundation is strong so the potential is there to build a long lasting relationship. Like many others have said, the number doesn't mean much. Its the level of maturity that matters. When I was 22 I dated a 19 year old. She was one of the most self centered and immature people I have ever met. The relationship ended with me telling her that I knew she was cheating on me and that she needed to learn how to treat people (she was very abusive, verbally, mentally and physically.) Sadly that didn't seem to bother her that much. What did bother her was that I also told her I had found somebody else who was hotter than her. That should tell you something.
But the other girl (who I had only just met and was just talking to when I saw her around work) was the same age. She was polar opposite. We treated each other very well, and we talked and talked and talked into the wee hours of the night every night.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, as long as you're compatible and willing to work through her being in college and not having time for you and vice versa, you'll be alright.
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I'm the exact other way around - g/f is 32 I just turned 26
#45
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If you are happy, who cares what everyone thinks.
I think the biggest problem that you are going to run into (may or may not apply because I do not know you or nothing about you) will be when you turn 21 and she is 18. You may want to go out to the bars or whatever and she will not be able to go, which will put strain on your relationship. When you two go out, you will be subject to (what I call) pg-13 nights. Which you may be ok with, again. I do not know you.
If you are not the type to go out to the bars with your buddies, or whatever. Then you have nothing to worry about. As long as your both are happy, who cares.
I think the biggest problem that you are going to run into (may or may not apply because I do not know you or nothing about you) will be when you turn 21 and she is 18. You may want to go out to the bars or whatever and she will not be able to go, which will put strain on your relationship. When you two go out, you will be subject to (what I call) pg-13 nights. Which you may be ok with, again. I do not know you.
If you are not the type to go out to the bars with your buddies, or whatever. Then you have nothing to worry about. As long as your both are happy, who cares.
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Thanks for the comments everybody, except about that one saying I look like a creeper and also my haircut haha. Hopefully those were supposed to be in red text
It sounds like I'm not the only one in a relationship that has a age difference of a few years. I'm not really the go out and get hammered type, so I don't see jealously or anything like that being an issue. And when I turn 21, she can always come to the bar with me, she just has to get a water or something else haha We both know that we can't be around each other 24/7, so we go out with our friends whenever we want, we just tell each other when and with who. It may sound weird, but we have a very open relationship and have nothing to hide.
And her and I are going through a lot right now anyways, despite our age. I'm struggling to make ends meet for bills and school is kicking my ass. I'm still trying to figure out what I want to major in and getting in the right classes to get that done. She's trying to get into a good school so she's devoting a lot of her time to studying and activities after school such as student council and such. I know that we both have a lot coming at us in the years ahead, but we are happy nonetheless and like having somebody there for each other when we need them.
And people never realize that I actually thought about the age difference before I asked her out. It was a big issue for me at the time, but I looked past it and looked at the person. We make each other really happy and have a blast at the same time, so I put the age difference behind me.
Do I sometimes wish she was older so it wouldn't be an issue? Of course. But would I get rid of her for another older girl? No way in hell
It sounds like I'm not the only one in a relationship that has a age difference of a few years. I'm not really the go out and get hammered type, so I don't see jealously or anything like that being an issue. And when I turn 21, she can always come to the bar with me, she just has to get a water or something else haha We both know that we can't be around each other 24/7, so we go out with our friends whenever we want, we just tell each other when and with who. It may sound weird, but we have a very open relationship and have nothing to hide.
And her and I are going through a lot right now anyways, despite our age. I'm struggling to make ends meet for bills and school is kicking my ass. I'm still trying to figure out what I want to major in and getting in the right classes to get that done. She's trying to get into a good school so she's devoting a lot of her time to studying and activities after school such as student council and such. I know that we both have a lot coming at us in the years ahead, but we are happy nonetheless and like having somebody there for each other when we need them.
And people never realize that I actually thought about the age difference before I asked her out. It was a big issue for me at the time, but I looked past it and looked at the person. We make each other really happy and have a blast at the same time, so I put the age difference behind me.
Do I sometimes wish she was older so it wouldn't be an issue? Of course. But would I get rid of her for another older girl? No way in hell
#50
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Sounds like you care too much what other people think.
Life's too short to spend time worrying about other peoples' opinions. If you're happy, that's all the answer you should need.
P.S. My boyfriend is almost 3 years younger than me, too.
Life's too short to spend time worrying about other peoples' opinions. If you're happy, that's all the answer you should need.
P.S. My boyfriend is almost 3 years younger than me, too.
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Thanks for the comments everybody, except about that one saying I look like a creeper and also my haircut haha. Hopefully those were supposed to be in red text
It sounds like I'm not the only one in a relationship that has a age difference of a few years. I'm not really the go out and get hammered type, so I don't see jealously or anything like that being an issue. And when I turn 21, she can always come to the bar with me, she just has to get a water or something else haha We both know that we can't be around each other 24/7, so we go out with our friends whenever we want, we just tell each other when and with who. It may sound weird, but we have a very open relationship and have nothing to hide.
And her and I are going through a lot right now anyways, despite our age. I'm struggling to make ends meet for bills and school is kicking my ass. I'm still trying to figure out what I want to major in and getting in the right classes to get that done. She's trying to get into a good school so she's devoting a lot of her time to studying and activities after school such as student council and such. I know that we both have a lot coming at us in the years ahead, but we are happy nonetheless and like having somebody there for each other when we need them.
And people never realize that I actually thought about the age difference before I asked her out. It was a big issue for me at the time, but I looked past it and looked at the person. We make each other really happy and have a blast at the same time, so I put the age difference behind me.
Do I sometimes wish she was older so it wouldn't be an issue? Of course. But would I get rid of her for another older girl? No way in hell
It sounds like I'm not the only one in a relationship that has a age difference of a few years. I'm not really the go out and get hammered type, so I don't see jealously or anything like that being an issue. And when I turn 21, she can always come to the bar with me, she just has to get a water or something else haha We both know that we can't be around each other 24/7, so we go out with our friends whenever we want, we just tell each other when and with who. It may sound weird, but we have a very open relationship and have nothing to hide.
And her and I are going through a lot right now anyways, despite our age. I'm struggling to make ends meet for bills and school is kicking my ass. I'm still trying to figure out what I want to major in and getting in the right classes to get that done. She's trying to get into a good school so she's devoting a lot of her time to studying and activities after school such as student council and such. I know that we both have a lot coming at us in the years ahead, but we are happy nonetheless and like having somebody there for each other when we need them.
And people never realize that I actually thought about the age difference before I asked her out. It was a big issue for me at the time, but I looked past it and looked at the person. We make each other really happy and have a blast at the same time, so I put the age difference behind me.
Do I sometimes wish she was older so it wouldn't be an issue? Of course. But would I get rid of her for another older girl? No way in hell
My wife is older than I am. And I have dated women that were younger than I am. Age is just a number. What matters is how compatible and how mature you both are. If I stopped and thought about the fact that my wife is 7 years older and when I turn 40, she would be 47 or other crap like that, I would have missed out on the BEST thing that ever happened to me.
You are over analyzing this. And trust me when I say, it's not worth over analyzing. Just enjoy the relationship. You also need to stop listening to people that give you shit about it.
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^Yall are right. I do think too much about it. It's just that sadly I've lost quite a few friends over the last year or so because of the relationship. I guess they really weren't friends if they stopped talking to me just because of it
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I'm with him cause he has a huge penis and is great in the sack, obviously.
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my best friend from HS is dating a girl 9 yrs younger than him... look at my age and do the math... at first i was like dood wtf is wrong with you... then i realized that he hasn't really grown up and i have met her... she totally doesn't look or act her age...
i personally go for the older women though...
i personally go for the older women though...
#57
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I'm with Raven - less thinking, more enjoying. Any issue someone has with her age will go away next year when you both are in college. No one bats an eye over two college kids dating.
Good luck with your studies - hey, start a new thread on your career decisons and we'll give you a bunch of useless advice. :wink:.
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Actually I was doing really well on balancing time with my friends and time with my girlfriend. All of a sudden, about a month after we got together, they would never return texts or calls. When I ended up talking to them again, they would have a lame excuse like "Oh umm my fault, I had to help my mom with something" or something along those lines. Pretty much pure bullshit. They stopped putting forth effort to hang out, even when I contacted them first, so I stopped as well.
I'm not one to brag about what I have or anything like that. A lot of them have had relationship problems in the past and I guess they are jealous? I honestly don't know.
And as for the career advice, I really need to get my basic classes out of the way for now and then I'll ask for everybody's opinion afterwards
I'm not one to brag about what I have or anything like that. A lot of them have had relationship problems in the past and I guess they are jealous? I honestly don't know.
And as for the career advice, I really need to get my basic classes out of the way for now and then I'll ask for everybody's opinion afterwards
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Shit Tyler 3 years is nothing... The girl I dated for 4 yrs was 15 when we started dating.. I was 20. I turned 21 before she was 16. Her family was totally cool with it because I'm not a retard. But when she got into college she went through the whole "Miss Independent" thing. So 4 years down the drain because she wanted feel like she could do what or who she wanted when she wanted to.. With the exception of her always getting you "Sick" when we have car meets. Your girl is cool as shit. None of my girls whould come to car shows/meets with me. Just get that leash a little looser and you'll be fine.. LoL.. I kid, I kid
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And one scenario is also not legal in most states.
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I think all relationships are a "trial and error" type thing. Not everybody is going to agree with your choices, but as long as you are happy, that's all that matters. And by choices I mean, age, looks, personality, etc.
I've learned to realize that in my relationship and since I first posted this thread.
I've learned to realize that in my relationship and since I first posted this thread.
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Anywhere did I say I ever slept with her?? Nope. We dated for 4 years. Never once did we have sex. It was a friendship that turned into a relationship. Even though it seems kind of weird that I was 21 and she was 16, It was the best relationship I ever was in. She was more mature than any other girl I had ever met regardless of her age. That's the point I was trying to get across to him.
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just like the very first guy said..
When you do get older age doesn't matter that much. I've seen my ex when she was 21 go after a 35-40 year old, I thought that was a little odd myself but nothing you can do.
Young age like 17-20 ish is when the numbers seem like they should be close like a year or so, but as long as you are happy that is what matter. You've known each other for a very long time so I'm shocked that your parents give you crap about it, it's not like you randomly met her or something recently
When you do get older age doesn't matter that much. I've seen my ex when she was 21 go after a 35-40 year old, I thought that was a little odd myself but nothing you can do.
Young age like 17-20 ish is when the numbers seem like they should be close like a year or so, but as long as you are happy that is what matter. You've known each other for a very long time so I'm shocked that your parents give you crap about it, it's not like you randomly met her or something recently
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Anywhere did I say I ever slept with her?? Nope. We dated for 4 years. Never once did we have sex. It was a friendship that turned into a relationship. Even though it seems kind of weird that I was 21 and she was 16, It was the best relationship I ever was in. She was more mature than any other girl I had ever met regardless of her age. That's the point I was trying to get across to him.
just like the very first guy said..
When you do get older age doesn't matter that much. I've seen my ex when she was 21 go after a 35-40 year old, I thought that was a little odd myself but nothing you can do.
Young age like 17-20 ish is when the numbers seem like they should be close like a year or so, but as long as you are happy that is what matter. You've known each other for a very long time so I'm shocked that your parents give you crap about it, it's not like you randomly met her or something recently
When you do get older age doesn't matter that much. I've seen my ex when she was 21 go after a 35-40 year old, I thought that was a little odd myself but nothing you can do.
Young age like 17-20 ish is when the numbers seem like they should be close like a year or so, but as long as you are happy that is what matter. You've known each other for a very long time so I'm shocked that your parents give you crap about it, it's not like you randomly met her or something recently
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Anywhere did I say I ever slept with her?? Nope. We dated for 4 years. Never once did we have sex. It was a friendship that turned into a relationship. Even though it seems kind of weird that I was 21 and she was 16, It was the best relationship I ever was in. She was more mature than any other girl I had ever met regardless of her age. That's the point I was trying to get across to him.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but this isn't my thread is it. I'm not the one asking for advice. Instead of everyone being a wise ass and trying to criticize something that I said or did, give YOUR opinion on CltotheTL32's dilemma. And last time a I checked a Junior in high school isn't barely out of middle school. K thanks
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Get em Bobby
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but this isn't my thread is it. I'm not the one asking for advice. Instead of everyone being a wise ass and trying to criticize something that I said or did, give YOUR opinion on CltotheTL32's dilemma. And last time a I checked a Junior in high school isn't barely out of middle school. K thanks
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^Thanks, my girlfriend and I are extremely happy together right now and I hope it continues into the future.
And for the ones talking about Bobby's previous relationship, just let it go. I know everybody wants to throw in their two cents, but it's starting to get out of hand. I'm sure most guys here will admit to hooking up with a younger or more unattractive girl on more than one occasion. Life is about learning experiences; that situation was one of his
And for the ones talking about Bobby's previous relationship, just let it go. I know everybody wants to throw in their two cents, but it's starting to get out of hand. I'm sure most guys here will admit to hooking up with a younger or more unattractive girl on more than one occasion. Life is about learning experiences; that situation was one of his