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Large Age Difference In A Relationship.

This is my first true post, I met and started a relationship when I was 17 with a 29 year old woman with a daughter that was 9 at the time. It was a short relationship but none the less a good one. I have recently returned home from military service and have met up again with her and have found out from her that she is to say the least not happy in her current relationship. I have thought for the last 4 years about what might have been and now have the chance. I am just wondering if anyone has any insight about a relationship with a large age difference, can they work well, do they work, so on. Currently I am 21 years of age and she is 33. I have been thinking this over for a couple of weeks and figured it wouldn't hurt to post it. Thanks to any and all who reply.

Relationship In Difference Age Large

First of all this is extensively Discussed in this Thread: Age Differences in Relationships.

This is your personal experience though so I will give my opinion here:

1. Love I believe has no bounds, BUT there is a level of toleration between the experienced and the inexperienced.

2. A woman who has a child more than half your age means that she has been through a lot before and this will be all new to you, in other words you will not be involved with just her, but all about her - her child, her past relationships and so forth.

Is there a particular reason you have not focused on your own age group that you would consider this relationship?

Large Age Difference In A Relationship. Health & Special Psychology

For one I have never dated or considered a relationship with anyone younger than me. I have been said to be wise beyond my years, and frankly find a lot of immaturity in the relationships around my age. Albeit that I don't particularily like women closer to my age for maturity reasons; since I met her I don't think actually I know I haven't loved anyone as much, not even close. I don't know if it was just the mystery of the matter or what but it was the door that was prematurily closed due to other issues that are now longer an issue.

Relationship In Difference Age Large

Well, the question next would be why do you love her? What about her specifically makes you love her?

Also, is what you love new to ou so it makes it tantalizing or is it because you see it as a challenge?