Hear Me Roar
Bluelighter
I've searched through the forum and even though there are a few threads which deal with age and relationships, there isn't one which deals with the wide variety of questions and views associated with dating and age.
Before I set a few questions and hear others views, I'd like to tell you a little back story about my relationship and how it has brought me to create this thread.
I'm a 22yr old male, dating a 37 yr old woman. We have been dating for over a year now and we first got together when I was 21 and she was 36. In my eyes I wouldn't call it a cougar-esque scenario. She's a very respectable woman and would no way, in my eyes be classed as a cougar. We both never expected this to happen. I would say I'm very mature for a 22yr old, which helps to make things work. I love her to bits and can really see us having a future together. I think she is the most beautiful thing in the world and stand firm on the fact, I will think so even as she grows old. She often seeks my guidance as I do her and we work well together as a couple. I can honestly say, I've never felt so comfortable and close to someone before. Or felt so in-twined and interlocked with another human. My parents and her parents are happy with our relationship and so are the rest of our family and friends. Though no one has ever directly said anything to us, I do know, not everyone shares the same opinion. Some may think it's sick or wrong.
I guess, I want to know other peoples opinions.
If a man dated a younger woman, he would be glorified, so why not the other way round?
Obviously under the age of 18, there would be concerns, but what age gap do you think is to much?
Do you think a relationship of this kind would work in the long run?
Has anyone else had any similar relationships? Or would like a similar relationship?
What are your overall thoughts and feelings on the subject?
Or do you just have any questions in general. Feel free to ask.
Before I set a few questions and hear others views, I'd like to tell you a little back story about my relationship and how it has brought me to create this thread.
I'm a 22yr old male, dating a 37 yr old woman. We have been dating for over a year now and we first got together when I was 21 and she was 36. In my eyes I wouldn't call it a cougar-esque scenario. She's a very respectable woman and would no way, in my eyes be classed as a cougar. We both never expected this to happen. I would say I'm very mature for a 22yr old, which helps to make things work. I love her to bits and can really see us having a future together. I think she is the most beautiful thing in the world and stand firm on the fact, I will think so even as she grows old. She often seeks my guidance as I do her and we work well together as a couple. I can honestly say, I've never felt so comfortable and close to someone before. Or felt so in-twined and interlocked with another human. My parents and her parents are happy with our relationship and so are the rest of our family and friends. Though no one has ever directly said anything to us, I do know, not everyone shares the same opinion. Some may think it's sick or wrong.
I guess, I want to know other peoples opinions.
If a man dated a younger woman, he would be glorified, so why not the other way round?
Obviously under the age of 18, there would be concerns, but what age gap do you think is to much?
Do you think a relationship of this kind would work in the long run?
Has anyone else had any similar relationships? Or would like a similar relationship?
What are your overall thoughts and feelings on the subject?
Or do you just have any questions in general. Feel free to ask.
