To my side I will take the integrity of the person and the way you think about certain things and the way you handle them

Why on earth should age matter? Its the LAST thing i would consider.
What is inside a persons heart is my priority.

I look at IQ first.
I have a requirement, that a partner
be well above "average" IQ.

However, I generally will only date
within five years of my own age.

very few people, mainly women undermine some guys because they are below their Age

Generational differences are real and significant. Times change quickly. The world you grew up in is very different from the world the generation before you did. Doesn't seem like it should but it does. I don't think i could last an hour going on a date with a girl in her twenties. We'd have very little common ground to connect on. Not her fault, not my fault. Pop culture is the culprit for the most part. The way people speak, the music they like, the movies they like, the way they dress, it's really hard to relate to people much younger than or older than yourself. Times change really fast, generation gaps are tough to overcome.

Agreed.

Yes, age is the first thing, and also the first thing you can know about.
All the other stuff mentioned may be important too but it takes at least 1 conversation to find out about that. Even in real life someone's appearance is quite the good indication of their age.

I also prefer to stick to the 5 years age difference at the most, and preferably not younger, although a few years could be acceptable.

Age is NOT just a number although political correctness tries to convince people of that.

Age at times is a big factor to many and to many it makes no difference as long as they get along and have that connection..

Myself those I have dated have been anywhere from 5 years to 11 years difference in age,we got along great..

It all depends on their views and the way some were raised.

I have a dear friend that has been in a relationship now for several years, and there is at least 20 years difference in age between them. I know for a fact that both are happier then they have ever been.. She is older then he is and I assure you he is over the moon in love with her as she is with him..

And one of my 2nd cousins just recently started dating a man that is at least 25 years older she has known him for several years.. He treats her like a Queen and it is not due to money she is the happiest I have ever seen her. She was afraid what others would think of her or him due to their age difference, but found out that when she decided to go with her heart. That all those that know her only supported her decision and was happy for her. She has a little boy that just adores the man she is with. So yes it can work if you find the right one.. And you have a open mind when it comes to love.. It is all about the connection.

Even tho I tend to stick with the 11 years gap or less does not mean it can not work for I have seen it work. I use to say I would never date younger for I had always dated those older then myself.. When I met the guy that was 11 years younger we just connected at the time and had some good times..No regrets at all we did like a lot of the same stuff.

Those that I know where there is a big age gap did not go looking for those that were older or younger it happened over time and naturally...

All I can say from what I have observed don't let others dictate who one should date for what ever the reason may be age,race etc.. Do what makes you happy not what others think will make you happy~~

I see sometimes , people use Age as a convenient Excuse .Age is a Necessary but at the same time its a requirement for growing up.

Providing you are both old enough to marry, on the same page with your goals in life then why should age matter, unless it's your own preference to date in an age group you are more happy with.

Age doesn’t matter if you have mature mind and caring heart. With romantic mood

You’re right but to me age doesn’t matter in a relationship, step stepping stone of a relationship are, communication, love and understanding

In most cases age walks side-by-side with wisdom. However, this isn't always the case. When I turned 18, I spent most of my time with older women because I wanted to learn from them instead of experimenting with women my own age. If I could go back and talk to my younger self, I would say that I had the right idea.

Nice, even in my experience a relationship with an older woman is pure love,the bond,love, respect, communicate, happy,fun, understanding all this stuff is amazing

Younger for sure.

Mwah,great,agreed

yes defo a factor if a relationship will work or not

To me, age is one of my top priorities. I could never be with someone younger than me, or in the same age range. Though many women my age would be thrilled to have a younger man show interest in them, I, however, would feel very annoyed. I have never found younger men attractive enough to pique my interest, even if they are very good looking. They have to be at least 5 years older than me.

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Hi, Ava how's you today, yes I agreed with you, but will suggest that sometimes ages doesn't matter, if you feel much comfortable with someone special