I think that age has some importance because we are to an extent creatures of habit. What I mean to say is that at different stages of our lives we focus on different aspects. When we look for work fresh out of school, our first marriage, wanting a family, buying the house, buying a bigger house when the kids become teenagers, getting a better job to pay for it, off loading the kids as the become adults, moving to a nice place to retire. I think that it is good if both the man and woman are reading from the same page, as it were, and planning these goals together. I believe in the old saying, "Grow old disgracefully together!"
Age Difference (Gap) | Forum
Hope40
Dec 31 '16
Yes for me it does I prefer my partner to be older than me maybe my thinking is old fashioned but not sure if I can date someone younger than me
BrownEyes35
Jan 3 '17
Definitely Not. As long as there is understanding and teamwork as a couple then , that is fine 
naomij
Jan 15 '17
Yes , age do matter and also it do depend on maturity , and how that person was raised . I myself do prefer my men , 5 to 10 years younger .
whiteknight1966
Jan 19 '17
It is not acting your age but living life to its fullest. After all, who said you have to grow old? Age will always be nothing but a number. 
moorb
Jan 26 '17
I have dated men who were older than me and younger than me. Age is subject to the person and how they live their lives. A 60 year old man for example could do more than a 50 year old depending on how they take care of themselves. If there is a connection then I say go for it!
Northernlady55709
Jan 30 '17
Does age difference affects your decision in a (potential) relationship?What is an acceptable age gap?
I think age difference does matter, more so if it's a large gap. Personally, I prefer men who are older than me, and at the most, 10 yrs. I prefer not to date significantly younger men as I feel they are not as mature and don't have the life experiences as men closer to my age.
Pepa2017
Jan 31 '17
I think age does not matter, when two hearts and two bodies are compatible, there is nothing to say, let love live, while it lasts!
dond2
Jan 31 '17
As there was 25yrs between my parents and they were happily married for 35 years So I guess my answer is already said.
The Forum post is edited by dond2 Jan 31 '17
matthewt
Feb 5 '17
To me age differences does not matter what is important is the love shown to each other because the heart is never to old to be in love...
Lytharia
Feb 8 '17
I dated a man who was 11 years younger than me. There were a lot of obstacles to overcome. Not to mention he looked younger than his years. I would not advise it. I try to keep a five year variance when I am searching. Beyond that .. it is too much. Too immature or too mature lol. There are exceptions to that rule and I will open up my search once in a while to look for those exceptions. But I would say +/- five years. I dont want the inexperience of too much younger or the unplayfulness of too much older. I like fire not drama either way Just for me personally.
Just for me personally.
