lmao at maja

I don't think that's entirely the point, AMPdog. It isn't that people act differently, but that they have a different outlook at different ages. People of the same stage in life are more likely to want similar things out of life at the same times. People separated by twelve years — especially in their late teens, 20s, and early 30s — are typically looking to get different things out of life. Life is largely about experience and growth, and the likelihood is that someone 30 years old is far beyond the 18 year old in both areas.

I'm not saying it can't work out, but it is important to understand the issue of experiential disparity and approach a serious relationship with that in mind. People facing such a situation may have to work a little harder at making the relationship successful, or may decide that their goals and desires for the relationship are vastly different and insurmountable. The decision is to made by those involved in the relationship, and them alone. None else can make the decision for them.

I agree completely which is what I was trying to point out as well: Yes, there is an age difference. Yes, there are going to be differences because of that. And any difficulties would have to be addressed - just like any difficulty in any relationship.

There's no reason to discount the relationship any more than any other.

Age is just not an automatic relationship killer.

It's not really a moral/ethical issue either, as an 18 year old is going to date and act the same no matter how old their partner is. It is, like you state, an issue that they, as a couple, have to decide to work on or not.

However, I would say his older age could give them an advantage on dealing with those relationship issues as well. As compared to an 18 year old dating another 18 year old that lacks "experience and growth."

You know I usually say that age is nothing but a number!! BUT I have a son that is 19 and he is such an immature kid. I think when people are that young, they don't have a clue what life is all about. I think you are asking for nothing but trouble, she hasn't got a clue about anything at all.
I mean you are 30, you might already have kids, I don't know? I doubt she is even thinking about children yet. You are reaching that point to where if you did have kids...you sure don't want anymore. On down the line..sooner or later, she is going to want children. I mean you are going to have to really think on down the line. Or is this more about sex? If this is just a sex adventure then I don't think you should do it at all...young girls will get hurt a lot more then a mature woman.
I am just going to say UMMM NOOOO!!!

well my reply is still 16 will get u 20.

and to maja, u 18, he 62. he the one on your site? hunka burning love for 62 year old. and in fine shape.

unsure - I can agree with everything you wrote. I can also easily see an immature 19 year old dating another 19 year old being just as bad or worse. Especially when it comes to the assumption that it's just about sex or that children may become involved.

Eighteen is way to young. Just my opinion. She has a lot of growing to do yet. Be thankful it's not my daughter. You would have to be looking over your shoulder.

Even though the age of consent in Canada is 14 I wouldn't go for anyone that young

I dated a 31 year old and I'm 24 and even just 7 years of a difference, was a big difference. He would always refer to back in the day when he was 24 he would.. so and so.. it was just weird sometimes. But I think it just depends on the people really.

like Lex said, you better check her shoelaces first...

Hiring a babysitter would get expensive whenever you went to work. O_o

When I was 18, I dated with 29 year old man.
I liked him because he is so matured.

I don't have any kids although I wouldn't mind being a dad or step dad some day. And theres a growing movement to change the age to 16 although I think 18 would be better for age of consent.

When I was 18 I dated a 32 y/o man... I was the one baby sitting... so really if you want it to work it will. Sadly I've noticed that most men who date women who are alot younger than them are more immature than the girl they're dating.

There fixed it for you.

Ouch no wonder you're looking for friends AMP.
I dated a gal 14 years younger she 27 me 44 and it would of worked if she had children of her own. She had no concept of that responsibility

an 18 yr old is no child. when i was 27 i started dating a 17 yr old and our relationship lasted for 3 years. yeah her parents hated me and her friends all thought i was just some creepy perv. but we had a serious relationship that was not based on sex. i loved her a lot, i still do. in the end i dont know if our age difference was part of the problem really or not, but it was a long distance relationship and that is prbly what killed it. but i did feel like she really was wanting to get out there and experience penis' of different sizes and shapes before getting locked in to commitment. which honestly is just how younger chicks are. its just too bad that by the time they are wisened up and experienced, they are fat and saggy, and usually got a kid.
i think theres a reason that 13 used to be the age a girl was supposed to get married.

My apologies for offending people with a joke.

Wow johnnyboy I would have never guessed you to be 30!! Well for one thing my friend..you were a pervert if you dated someone that was only 17 and you were 27, that right there was a legal problem. If I was her parent, your ass would have been in jail!!
I do think that maybe she was a little bit more mature then you were though just by the way you shot down women. You don't act like you have to much respect for women after they get older. Lets see..what phrase did you use...."its just too bad that by the time they are wisened up and experienced, they are fat and saggy, and usually got a kid"
HMMMM what a man!!!

when i was 25 i dated a 45 yr old for 4 yrs.age was not a factor,his fear of commitment was.immaturity comes in all ages believe me.if you make each other happy,you treat each other right and are ready to work at it then i say rock on.
All relationships take work and a whole lotta love.Good luck to you!!