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*ytoalba
writes:The love of my life that I can't get off of my mind, well I'm thinking of another problem. He's one year younger than me, but it's not even a year, but some people take offence to it and I think he would be okay with it. We're not together yet, but would this hurt our possible relationship? Would it hold him back? Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (5 January 2008): When a girl asks whether it's okay to date a man that is 5 or 10 or even 20 years older than she is, everyone says "age doesn't matter!"
But when a girl wants to date a guy who is even a single year younger than she is, the same people act like she's selling herself short.
People are hypocrites.
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reader, anonymous, writes (4 January 2008): My friend is dating a guy who's a year younger, and they've been going out for 1 1/2 years. If you think it's worth it, go for it!
"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars!"
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reader, daletom  +, writes (3 January 2008):
My wife is older than I am by about 5 months and it hasn't been a significant factor. I can (accurately) refer to her as "my old lady" from January thru May - and she tells me that her NEXT husband won't do that. But her "next husband" better show up fairly soon - we've been married for over 33 years!Of course, we were both 22 years old and through college before we even met. At YOUR age, a 1-year difference in chronological age usually means a significant difference in mental age and maturity. Try to get your friends to tell you why they think you're not a good match for this guy, other than simply the difference in your birth dates. If they think about the question seriously, they'll either shut up and quit teasing you about it - or point out some valid things for YOU to think about.
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reader, tytoalba +, writes (2 January 2008):
tytoalba is verified as being by the original poster of the question Thank you all so much, you've been a lot of help. And you helped build my confidence. Thanks!
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reader, chlez83  +, writes (2 January 2008):
I must also confess that i've never dated anyone younger than me and my current is the youngest i have dated but she's older than me.It really depends on how comfortable you are with him.You are not gonna b discussing your ages each time you are together.I know you are young and take what people say about you a bit more seriously but if i were you i'd tell anyone offended to mind their own business even if they are my friends.
Take care.
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reader, Coderoid  +, writes (2 January 2008):
as a dude, i can vouch for ilovetroybutcant's answer. theres something about older women that draws us (me?) :p
so, go for it, if you both want to be together then thats all that matters.
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reader, cheryluk24 +, writes (2 January 2008):
 age is just a number and shouldnt come into anything its ur feelings that matter
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reader, ilovetroybutcant +, writes (2 January 2008):
one year wont do anything bad to your relationship. really, most dudes like older women
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