Should age matter when you truly care about some one? Back in the frontier days age did not matter. Even beyond that age did not matter in the relationship. I understand now a days that we live longer, and do not need marry young women soo soon. The question still is should age matter in a relationship when a connection is made and all feelings are mutual? I understand that a relatioship should not be between a full grown man and a minor, but why should a women who has reached leagel age not be allowed to see an older man? I fall to see why it is such a big deal. between most grandparents or parents even have five or even ten years between them. This was once acceptible but way all of a sudden isn't it?
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...if I can answer your question. I do not know what point of view you're speaking from (young woman, young man, older woman, older man), but I would like to say this. I am 20 years old. For the FIRST time in my life, I went out on a date with someone last Sunday (3/18). I met him online. He is 38. And you know what? Outside of men at my church, he is the most gentle man (read gentleman ;-D ) I have ever met. Of course some may say that's just him putting on his "charm". But I can honestly sense the sincerity of his actions and words. He has not put any moves on me. All we do is go to restaurants or cafes and talk-and you know what? We have quite a bit in common (except that he likes lots of meat, lol).
I don't think age should matter, but the society we live in, unfortunately, frowns upon things like I'm doing now. It's quite sad. ;-(
I completely agree. If you care about someone, and really feel a connection, age shouldn't matter. Its the level of maturity that matters, and those can fluctuate despite the age.
---Emily
Age should matter. Someone still in high school would have a hard time trying to live with someone already past their teens. It's like the older person will try to make the younger one mature faster and in that way sort of make them miss lessons in life.
--I am nothing special, just the combined efforts of every
person I've ever met and every book I've ever read.
We mean age shouldn't matter WITHIN reason. As in, age shouldn't matter, but the level of emotional maturity should.
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In my opinion, I agree with the belief that love prevails in many situations. If a person is out of highschool and understands every negative consequence of marrying an older male or female, (being held up to expectations that are sometimes impossible or unresonable to meet) that might or might not occur, then the person should follow whatever is present in their heart. I am all for taking chances and risks, as long as they are well planned out and evaluated. The worst thing a person can do is regret an action; either you take the on challenge and deal with the positive or negative reprecutions, or you play it safe and never look back. When dealing with an older male or female, or any person for that matter, make sure safety is a high priority.
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although bitter at times, it must be heard.
We don't actually live much longer than those in the past. Statistics are skewed based on a high infant mortality rate. The fact was that in the past the role of the man was to be a provider for the family, and the role of the female was to bear children and be a home maker. Females were able to do this as young as 13 or 14, but males weren't necessarily able to be providers until 17-18 or perhaps even a bit older once they'd learned their trade and had the money to move out onto their own.
-Tim
"It costs nothing to be honest, loyal, and true."