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Name: Kelli

Comments: OK so I think people should just keep in mind what makes them happy. Happiness ties into love in so many ways and you need to love who you are with to be happy. Age is just a number in my opinion. Personality is what counts the most. I am in a 24 year age difference relationship but I could never be happier! Although this is my personal opinion, I know there may be other people who feel the same way but ethics and morals get in the way of love.

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I have never been bothered by a teen being friends with an older person, opposite or same gender.

I will admit sometimes you have to wonder, especially as I live in a town where young girls, 16 or 17, date a 25 year old, get pregnant and abandoned because the father of the child doesn`t want that. Alternately, same situation without pregnancy and theres a lot of hard drugs involved, potentially escalating into an abusive relationship.


Regardless, I met a man who was 32 years my senior when I was 18. He became a very good friend. We spent a lot of time together, got to know each other, and found someone who was very good for us.

Three years later, we are together, handfasted and happier than we`ve ever been... He`s 53. I`m 21.

Obviously my parents are not impressed. They want nothing to do with it, and won`t acknowledge it.

The hardest part about age differences is what society tells you, and how you are treated by friends, family, and community.

I think an open mind should be maintained, because even though its out of the norm in this society, it is still a functional relationship even though it wont necessarily follow the social script. (Ie, marriage, babies, retirement etc)

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Interesting perspective but why do you say he was good for "us". You have a child that you are bringing into the relationship?

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Wow, that's a big gap. Are you married to him? Do you guys have kids together? I am sure you do understand the concern of your parents.

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JB - We were good for each other, and we were good together. Sorry I should have been more clear.

We`re not married legally, but we are within our faith.
There are no kids on the way... He can`t have them anymore, and I am more focused on finishing school. Also in this situation, I am quite wary of having children because of his age and my own genetic history.

When it comes to finishing school,he`s right behind me and supporting me to. I imagine he`d have some words to say if I didn`t.

The age gap is definately huge. I understand peoples feelings towards it, because I still have moments where I shake my head and say, Fae, you`re nuts.
I also understand my parents view on it, and I`ve made it pretty clear of my expectations of them. They don`t have to like it, but they will at least respect me and my choice by keeping negativity to themselves.
I would love to see that respect extended to meeting him and not acting like their child has the plague when the topic comes up, but I accept what they`re willing to give.

I thoroughly thought this through heart and mind, for months before we got together. So far, it`s working great

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I am happy for you and I wish you a great future ahead of you. Is there any reason you guys did not get married? It's sad that your family isn't around much but maybe when time passes and the relationship becomes even more serious, they may accept it.

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Both of us are aware that the next few years will be stressful and mold my life irrevocably.
Our bonding together was a private and spiritual ritual, and when the time comes, we will openly get married. In the meantime, there are a lot of things that can change, and we want to take our time, enjoy the moment, and see where it takes us.

As for family... I am not concerned. They have to make their own choices as I make mine. When more find out, I expect it will be harder for me to cope with it, but for now their shame keeps my pain down to a minimum. I`m sure they`re hoping it will crash and burn magnificently.

Ah. Family.

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Whoah....Was he previously married? I think the age difference is humongous! And you're surely a brave woman... I don't think I could do it though (of course show me a George Clooney and I'll change my mind).