What's considered a big age gap in relationships?

Nine years is an acceptable age gap. When there is an age gap of 10 years or more, the dynamics of the relationship can be quite unique. A parent/child power structure could develop, or a lack of mutual interests could cause you to want to spend more time with friends their own age.

Men often want to date women who are younger than them because they’re attracted to youthfulness. Younger women also tend to have less baggage, which older guys are generally not a fan of. So long as the two of you possess communication styles that are in sync with each other and you share common interests, values, and life goals, there’s nothing wrong with dating someone a little older than you.

Yeah as a woman who has dated a handful of older women and women my age I much prefer older women. I've been told I just have an "old soul" so maye that's part of it, but I also agree with the above poster, that they just have things figured out more and are more confident. Theres less questioning and wondering what they want--they KNOW what they want!

I know there's a ~discourse~ around age gap reltionships as like, imbalanced but tbh the biggest issue I see in age gap relationships (between consenting adults obviously) is that if the gap is big enough the older partner may eventually develop health complications and the younger partner may have to take care of them. All partners take care of each other, that's what love is, and just because you're older doesn't always mean you're going to get health problems, but it can be a lot more pressure and stress on the younger partner in these kinds of cases.

I'm 24 and my girlfriend is 17 is it acceptable

I am 19 and he is 32

I am 19 he is 32 he wants me to help him with everything like doing his laundry, cleaning for him and to spend the night at his house every day

Cleaning and keeping the lights on at his house is not enough for you. You need to be happy first, receive care and support from him first

My husband of 10yrs, aged 61, has shacked up with a 25yr old girl!!! She is a very young 25 who still lives at home with her parents. (Her parents don't know about it) she spends half a week with them n half with him. I feel that the 'relationship ' is wrong and almost disgusting. What is your opinion?

I am 42 and he is 66 and we have a great relationship. I think it’s healthy but my family does not. What should I do ?

That age gap is normal nowadays.Youre an adult and nobody has the right to make a blue print of your life.

I'm 21 and he is 47 our feelings are mutual I see no problem dating someone older as long you're and adult it doesn't matter

i met my boyfriend when he was 19 and i was 24 in the middle of 2021 at first we where just FWB but it turned out that we caught feelings through out that friendship and soon ended up being in a relationship it just came naturally ...... one day maybe a year in i felt like he wasnt giving me what i needed and told him we needed a break and it was painful for the both of us so after i left..... the next day maybe around 5pm he texted me and told me he loved me.. we had never said it before ... i felt the same. i also forgot to mention im his first REAL girlfriend hes only had 1 other gf and it was "puppy love" and only a month or 2 but anyways so long story short he bought us a house in 2023 to start our lives together and it means the world to me... as of now 2024 we are still going and happy! i DEFINITELY am insecure and being with him has showed me that i am "toxic" but i have learned to control my feelings and talk .... this is the best relationship i have been in at the age of 26 and hes now 21 almost 22... dont let people get you down