nosympathy Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 This topic has come up a lot with many people I talk with (both male and female): How old apart does the male have to be from the female to be an acceptable marriage? The discussion with my friends seem to be 50/50, that is, half feel that it doesn't matter whether the man is older than the women in the marriage or vice-versa, while other feel the opposite. They feel that in order for the marriage to not 'feel' right, the man has to be older than the women by at least 2-3 years. For me this really doesn't bother me whether my future wife is older or I am. This girl that I've been talking to lately is only a week older than me (March 5 her, March 13 me) and some of my friends think I should ask her out, and others tell me to go find someone a little younger. Now I am not one to listen to my friends on this one and will be asking her out eventually :) Anyways, what's everyone's opinion on this subject? I know this isn't something that no one hasn't discussed or thought about at least once in their lifetimes. So, let the non-flame debate proceed! ~Nosympathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahd f t w Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 2-3 years is ok Quote #clan-ef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nippon Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 My peenor knows what's too old or too young, other than that I'm fine with everything. Once again a useless topic. How about "Does spaghetti taste good or bad?" or "Is My Bloody Valentine good music?`" or "What is the best color for a ferrari?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleqtricity Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 2-3 years is ok Quote @ Proud Council of RelapseProud to be a New Zealander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craveb Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 What has age to do with marriage? If you both love each other then it will be fine. Quote 99/99Proud to be in The Last Pures. Proud Founder of Team Barragely since 2009. -#TLP -#Team-Barragely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 What has age to do with marriage? If you both love each other then it will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Jared- Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I think spaghetti tastes good Quote RIP Carpediem <3 RIP Malice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 the french use the rule; half your age + 7 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosympathy Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 What has age to do with marriage? You'd be surprised on how much age actually does play a role in marriage. Some people will argue that the man has to be older and others will argue it doesn't matter. Some believe that a functional relationship will be strong as long as this rule is followed (the man is older in the relationship). Anyways, I was putting this out there to get more opinions. ~Nosympathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 It depends on where you live, culture etc. Quote Click here to see something cool! Retired; Freelancers <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Andrew Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Should it really matter what age you are? As long as it's legal and you both love each other, who cares? Quote Electriq • European West (EUW) • Gold Division IV Sejuani's Hunters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayor Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Up until adulthood (18-21+), ages should be around the same (for legal reasons). After that, it's all opinion. When you reach maturity and can make your own decisions rationally, the age difference doesn't matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyIbeat Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 If you're over 18, go for whoever, love has no boundries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosympathy Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 Up until adulthood (18-21+), ages should be around the same (for legal reasons). But can't someone date someone younger than them even at 18 if no sexual intercorse has taken? I mean I understand that some people would be apposed to seeing a 16-17 year old girl with a 20+ year old man, but as long as no sexual interactions occurred during her becoming 18, shouldn't that as well not really matter in a relationship? ~Nosympathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyIbeat Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Up until adulthood (18-21+), ages should be around the same (for legal reasons). But can't someone date someone younger than them even at 18 if no sexual intercorse has taken? I mean I understand that some people would be apposed to seeing a 16-17 year old girl with a 20+ year old man, but as long as no sexual interactions occurred during her becoming 18, shouldn't that as well not really matter in a relationship? ~Nosympathy It would be considered grooming, in the eyes of the law they would need to be an adult to fully consent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippodude23 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I aint saying she's a gold digger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Andrew Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Up until adulthood (18-21+), ages should be around the same (for legal reasons). But can't someone date someone younger than them even at 18 if no sexual intercorse has taken? I mean I understand that some people would be apposed to seeing a 16-17 year old girl with a 20+ year old man, but as long as no sexual interactions occurred during her becoming 18, shouldn't that as well not really matter in a relationship? ~Nosympathy It would be considered grooming, in the eyes of the law they would need to be an adult to fully consent. In the UK, she would be legal. So, in that case, depends on laws. Quote Electriq • European West (EUW) • Gold Division IV Sejuani's Hunters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Merk- Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 age doesnt matter as long as the sex is fine! Quote [sun][10:25:12 PM] <Azrael> I'd sell your ip for 50 cents.My clan still has events, does yours?#Clan-CP | WWW.CP-RS.COM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest k0ed4g00d Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 It doesn't really matter if the relationship is working out and they respect each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rbh Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 What has age to do with marriage? If you both love each other then it will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthoni Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I'm 18, and my Girlfriend is 16. Age is only a number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davld Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I'm 18, and my Girlfriend is 16. Age is only a number. yeah but you're doing it right though. 18/2 +7 Quote Dv TR NME 2008-2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthoni Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Apparently, according to New York state's law, we shouldn't be dating and doing certain activities. The consent age in New York is 17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8loodyarch3r Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Depends how old you are actually For example if you're in highschool a two years difference is only acceptable. 18-25 : a 7 year difference is acceptable 26- 35 : a 9 year difference is acceptable 36-45 : 9 year difference is acceptable 46 and up is up for grabs does not really matter anymore Quote [Retired- High Council]| Since 09' | #Clan-CP | www.cp-rs.com | "Could we even recognize ourselves, and if we did, would we know ourselves? What would we say to ourselves? What would we learn from ourselves? What would we really like to see if we could stand outside ourselves and look at us?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8loodyarch3r Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I'm 18, and my Girlfriend is 16. Age is only a number. Loser alert ! Quote [Retired- High Council]| Since 09' | #Clan-CP | www.cp-rs.com | "Could we even recognize ourselves, and if we did, would we know ourselves? What would we say to ourselves? What would we learn from ourselves? What would we really like to see if we could stand outside ourselves and look at us?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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