Is there anything wrong with dating someone older than you?

[AvMan]

Hi i recently started going out with a girl who is a couple of years older than me. Do you think there is anything wrong with this? We have a great relationship and really love each other. :yes:

[AbbaZabba]

Not wrong with that at all

[Stryker125]

Nope, no worries. Unless the age difference is at a point where there's a power difference, like if she's more than 5 or 6 years older, that can be an issue. But other than that, you're all good man.

[Abyssal Echo]

Nothing wrong with it at all

[Harley Quinn]

All the people I've dated have been older ie 4+ years. I don't think there's anything wrong with it as long as you both realise you're at different stages in life etc.

[cass_jun]

nope, i think it's perfectly normal

[robertoccm]

yes and no, if difference of ages is 5+ you'll have to consider that you'll be in different stages of life and one will mature faster

[boonsim]

It depends on the age gap. For example, my stepsister is 19 and she's dating a 29 year old man. It's weird and we feel like he's a bad influence on her. But in your case, the gap might be smaller.

[TopThrill]

Perfectly okay (most likely)! If you're friends or parents give you a hard time about it, you just gotta be straight forward and tell them how you feel.

[dontfiguremeout]

For me, I rather date someone my own age. I dunno, it's just me! That's who I prefer. No one younger or no one older. But that's just me. I don't think your weird for dating someone older, love is love, unless it's like a major major age difference.

[Lost in the Echo]

Nope, age is just a number. Maturity is more important.

Also, a few years isn't a big age difference at all, anyway.
So yeah, if the both of you love each other, I don't see a problem. :)

[pastel]

Nothing wrong with that whatsoever! o:

[Dooby the potato god]

There's no issue whatsoever.

[somegirl]

I have only dated guys the same age as me but I'm sure of I was attracted to someone a few years older that I wouldn't have a problem with it. I wouldn't go younger.

You don't have your age listed but I wouldn't worry about this. Have fun.

[Jess]

Nope. Some people prefer older partners, and there's nothing wrong with that. A few years older is fine.

[PinkFloyd]

Totally fine!

[katebelanger]

no but it depends. if shes way older than you, maybe not.

[Aves]

Guess I'm alone on asking, how old is "a few years"? Honestly, I don't think relationships at a teenage level should exceed a 3 year gap. Anything beyond three years is pushing it because the difference between development, both physically and mentally is so much wider at this point.

[Ryhanna]

Depends on the age gap, sometimes. Say you're 17 and dating a 13 year old - The 17 could easily take advantage of the 13 year olds inexperience and vulnerability, as well as lack of physical, emotional and mental maturity.

I don't think there's anything wrong with adults who have a relatively large age difference. I'm sure it could be a little complicated, what with polarizing wants and needs of people of different ages. It'd take a lot of understanding from both partners.

[AvMan]

Guess I'm alone on asking, how old is "a few years"? Honestly, I don't think relationships at a teenage level should exceed a 3 year gap. Anything beyond three years is pushing it because the difference between development, both physically and mentally is so much wider at this point.

A few years in my case is just under 2 years.