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writes:I have recently started seeing a 31 year old man, i am 18. We get on well, and are both very attracted to each other but I know he thinks the age gap is an issue. We both look exactly our ages, which means we do get strange looks when we are out. I haven't even been able to tell my parents about the relationship as I know they would not approve and we are not very serious yet. But do you think it would be possible for us to have a successful relationship despite the age gap? Thanks x Reply to this Question
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reader, FroggieGman  +, writes (8 March 2009):
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!When my wife and I married, she was 19 and I was 33. I had 2 girls one 9 and the other 7. We had 20 wonderful happy years together. She was killed in a car accident 10 years ago, we had 3 sons, me and our children miss her dearly. Good Luck
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reader, anonymous, writes (26 February 2009): Definitely possible depending on the individuals and their mental connection towards each other, along with the other factors. My uncle (brother to my mom) was 46 at the time and he met and married a girl 23 at the time. They have a simple view on life and not quite educated, but both hard working and mature.
I also have a friend who is 30 and his girlfriend is 19. They have been dating since she was 17. Considering he doesn't actually look any older than early 20's, mid 20's, from a complete physical standpoint, they look great. From a mental standpoint, they connect well. Even at her age, she has a learned mentality and a willingness to explore. At his age, he is well-traveled and has opened up to many ideals. So they match quite nicely. On top of that, they're both romantic people. Of course, the biggest difficulties they faced was that his friends make fun of him 'jail bait' jokes and her friends make fun of her 'daddy', and finally the girl's parents that are being kept in the dark.
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reader, andrew loves hali +, writes (26 February 2009):
 anything is possible.
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reader, anonymous, writes (26 February 2009): My husband and I are 13 yrs. apart. Unlike others, it's been difficult. His friends look at me like 'I'm not as smart as them' (I think I'm smarter:) Socially, the stares get to me, and so we're kind of loners. I'm probably too sensitive. If you're the type that doesn't give a care what other people think, then you've got a great chance!
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reader, anonymous, writes (26 February 2009): Yes it is possible to have a long and lovely relationship, the age gap is an issue for a myriad of reasons, but none of them so serious that they can't be overcome.
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reader, anonymous, writes (26 February 2009): my wife is 20 years younger then me. we have been married many years with no issue's we have tow children and we both had a difficult time accepting our age difference. It's like now who cares. Her parents were horrible to us so we just took off and got married. We both find the marriage to be so good. We like the fact I'm older and she's younger. I know several couples like ours and they all said they love it. The worse part getting over is the age difference
Good Luck!!!
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reader, tux +, writes (26 February 2009):
 It depends on the people. There are a lot of relationships that fail when there is no age difference. Now a 31/18 relationship may a little difficult, but if you guys work on it then it may succeed.
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