How do you feel about big age differences in relationships, are they good or bad, or do they not matter?

I feel that as long as both people are adults and share a lot in common that age is not a huge barrier.

My dad was 55 when I was born, and my mom was 25. 30 years difference is a huge difference in age, but they loved each other very much and had lots in common. They never fought (I'm sure they had disagreements behind closed doors, but I never witnessed any fights). Despite their age difference, they were completely stable and loving and happy.

My friends all had parents that were much more conventional as far as ages go. Almost all of them had troubled homes (divoced parents, single parents, parents that fought constantly...).

Age is nothing if two persons are totally have pure love for each other ! No matter it's 50 years different, I wouldn't mind it ! Age is just the number ! Love is real ;)
Just only one thing to concern if you wanna bear the child, then if he's too old then it's a bit hard lol ! but if you dont concern about this matter then Go On !

Love is unpredictable.

All I can say is it all depends on the two people. My love is 11 years older, and I have no problem with that.

If the person is old enough to have parented you then EWWWW, icky gross. In my experience, more than 10 year difference creates a gap where too many things fall into. Can't relate other than in the bedroom.

If they are old enough to be your parents this is nasty!!!!!!!!!!!and teenagers with adults is very nasty!!!!!!!!!!!

I never felt it mattered. My first g/f was 20 years my senior - I was 19 at the time.

i was dating someone 16 years younger and really it was alot of fun and very fullfilling

As long as both parties are of legal age and able to make sound decisions, go for it.

There can be some issues, but, what relationship doesn't have issue's. It depends on the parties! I do not mind it.

Age is only but a number. you meet someone and everything just suddenly falls in place... Young or old. Love knows no age, no tribe and so on. Just fall (its the best way to fall) Let yourself

Be sure what you feel is felt by the other..

See the experience "Age only matters when it comes too cheese"... lol.. Tickled me, but very true... :)

My guy and I are 17 years apart.
It doesn't matter in any of the important ways, but I did have to explain to him what Pop-Rocks were, and he knows so many things I don't know...
the difference keeps things interesting and mean we have so much we can teach each other.

I have an age difference of 11 years between me and my fiance, and it means nothing in terms of our relationship. The only time it comes up is when he jokes about how he was first interested in girls while I was still in diapers!

I also know a couple that has the highest range I've ever seen - she 24, he's 56. I was shocked at first, but they're happy together and in love. Age shouldn't be a factor in anything as long as both are old enough to make the decision for themselves.

I had a girlfriend I should have married, but she did not want to marry again...............too bad, she and I were white hot for each other. And she is 22 years older than I. I am now married to woman 5 years younger..........and her sex drive is one tenth (at best) of my 'much' older ex girlfriend. If I could go back in time......I would have moved to Florida and be living with her right now. And enjoying much more hot hot hot sex. lol

I've loved men 18 years older than me and am married to a man 9 years older than me. Age isn't a factor if it's real. and if it won't get you thrown in jail, go for it!

i do not think age matters--UNLESS--the younger partner wants to some-day have children, and the older partner no longer can, does not want any more children, whichever. i always assume any much-younger person interested in me DOES want kids some-day, so my heart automatically breaks at the start of this sort of relationship. and wouldn't you know--guys my own age, or close to it--i seldom attract as often. i was going to bring up this very topic! things have been looking good to start a relationship in the past--but the factor i mentioned prevents my any thought of a future between us from the get-go. we may get along like a dream, but then i'd have to say because he would not know by looking that i am 46 and he may want kids of his own some day---wow, wouldn't that be awkward?! so, i don't even say that rambling nonsense and my heart just begins its breaking. i have always looked much younger than any of my peers, even as a kid. now, it just seems like a cruel joke. for anyone wishing they looked younger than they are; in my opinion, you just may get what you wished for, then regret it! so, be careful what you wish for.

My mother was 43 and my step-dad 64 when they met and they were magic for each other. I agree with other comments in regards to both being adults and not having any conflicts in regards to having biological children. If those issues are not a problem then why the hell not?

I struggle with this one.. I always attract younger guys..

I am short and I think it takes off at least 10years never mind the gray hairs!!

At the moment the current guy is 28 and I am worried he wants children I do not, the first day we met I made it clear..now he is smitten he hopes I will change my mind..

I seem to meet single childless men who want me to have their chiildren..

However I do not know if in my case I could manage a long term serious relationship..minus children..

I just do not think it really works for me..