Which one of us, me or artlady? You mentioned us both :P


In the event you meant me, about the only thing I can add is the biggest problem I can think of.
And that's the older partner treating their younger partner like a child. Its hard to avoid. But not impossible.

No matter what your age, a relationship must be EQUAL. I learned this the hard way, but not in the age sense. My husband is older than me, but he has a mental disability so in many ways I am older than him, and I used to TREAT him that way... a BIG no no!

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Originally Posted by 007bradz

Theres 11 years between my mum & dad
and theyve been married for god knows how long

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Your mother is 11 years older than your father (which is the question as I read it)?

My buddy's 23 and his girlfriend of nearly two years turned 35 this year. She's awesome.

Only advice to you is don't think about the age difference, at all, it'll make you tense and you could ruin any date you have.

I am not getting age gap as an issue. She will go out with you, because she is attracted to you vice versa. What is the matter? Just be yourself and see how it goes. You will have fun with a different person. If you think it is not fun to be with her or keep being self-conscious about age, then you should stop seeing her.
I always have fun with young male coworker who are funny and spontaneous. They seek my opinion when they have issues, since I am supposed to be more resourceful. I learn their direct & fresh approach. It is all give and take, and most of time we are goofy together and have fun. I have close friends about 10 years plus and minus range, and my best friend is exactly 8 years younger than me, but she is much smarter than me. I love and respect her. Age is relevant.

My rule: I will date any female I find attractive. It is a date, not a stepping stone to marriage. Nothing wrong with having fun.

Chances don't become miracles until you take them.

Hi Monstar. Wow! I was surprised to hear that there is only a 6 year age difference. I can understand your concerns especially being it's the first time but there is no problem here whatsoever. I've dated men 10+ years younger than me. I would have married one of them actually but it's hard to go into. Believe me it had nothing to do with the age difference. Everyone gave great suggestions. I happen to love being by the water so a simple walk, sitting and having a snack, or a drive nearby is just as well so long as you both feel comfortable with that. Maybe you will both agree on doing the very same thing which will make things easy for you I'll bet. But do not be concerned about the 6 year age difference. I'm young at heart and seemed younger than a couple of men I've been with that were younger so again, don't sweat it. Do tell us how it's going though please. I find it interesting. Good luck to you!

There is nothing to worry about. Date her as if you were dating a girl the same age as you. If things click, then there's chemistry there.