I'm 29 he is 24, is that too much of a gap?

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Anonymous wrote:I think it's fine. I know many couples with this sort of age gap. Not a big deal unless you think it is.

This. My only qualm about this age difference is that you apparently think it is a big deal for some reason, which means you run a high risk of letting it become one.

Actually, that's not my only qualm. I also think he's not going to propose to you until he's at least 28, so if you're going to freak out when you're still dating at 33, it will be an issue.

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If he's hot, go for it. in 20 years, you'll be glad. Men age faster than women.

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I'm 33 and DH is 26. When we first started dating, I didn't think it was going to lead to marriage. He was fun to be with and I enjoyed his company. He was actually the one that wanted to get serious and I hesitated a little because of the age gap. I was also uncomfortable about other people knowing about the age difference; it seems like other people make a big deal if it's an older woman dating a younger guy. When my mother found out about the age gap, she remarked that I "got lucky." I wanted to avoid comments like that. Other than that, what I thought would be a problem is virtually nothing. I even forgotten that he's quite younger than me. I don't see his age, or his youth. The only time it matters or when it's apparent is when I make 80s/90s pop references and he doesn't catch it.

[Anonymous]

The only problem may be that he may not be ready to marry you until he's 28-30.

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Anonymous wrote:I'm 33 and DH is 26. When we first started dating, I didn't think it was going to lead to marriage. He was fun to be with and I enjoyed his company. He was actually the one that wanted to get serious and I hesitated a little because of the age gap. I was also uncomfortable about other people knowing about the age difference; it seems like other people make a big deal if it's an older woman dating a younger guy. When my mother found out about the age gap, she remarked that I "got lucky." I wanted to avoid comments like that. Other than that, what I thought would be a problem is virtually nothing. I even forgotten that he's quite younger than me. I don't see his age, or his youth. The only time it matters or when it's apparent is when I make 80s/90s pop references and he doesn't catch it.

At what age did you meet your dh? My husband is 7 years younger too, met him when i was 33 and he was 26 exactly the age you and your husband are now, 10 years and 3 children later and we are still happy, go for it op you never know.

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why are women so cautious about age differences and men are not? a guy wouldnt think twice before dating a girl 5 years younger.

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I was you OP. By the time I heard my dh real age I about lost it but it was too late as I loved him.

Two kids later me 41 he 36& everything is still grand!

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Yes, too much of an age difference. It will probably wig him out when you turn 30. Sorry - maybe I'm wrong.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, too much of an age difference. It will probably wig him out when you turn 30. Sorry - maybe I'm wrong.

+1

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The feel of a gap, if any, lessens over time - don't sweat it.

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Anonymous wrote:I know someone who met her DH when she was 29 and he was 25.

They're in their forties now and happily married with 2 cute kids.

Same here. Go for it, OP!

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Anonymous wrote:I'm 33 and DH is 26. When we first started dating, I didn't think it was going to lead to marriage. He was fun to be with and I enjoyed his company. He was actually the one that wanted to get serious and I hesitated a little because of the age gap. I was also uncomfortable about other people knowing about the age difference; it seems like other people make a big deal if it's an older woman dating a younger guy. When my mother found out about the age gap, she remarked that I "got lucky." I wanted to avoid comments like that. Other than that, what I thought would be a problem is virtually nothing. I even forgotten that he's quite younger than me. I don't see his age, or his youth. The only time it matters or when it's apparent is when I make 80s/90s pop references and he doesn't catch it.

At what age did you meet your dh? My husband is 7 years younger too, met him when i was 33 and he was 26 exactly the age you and your husband are now, 10 years and 3 children later and we are still happy, go for it op you never know.

Pp here. I met him when I was 31. We just got married this year. What age did you have your first child? I know of another couple where DH is 32 and DW is 37. They seen to be happy, no kids though.

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My ex was 22 when we met, I was 26. I had no idea how young he was when I met him and then he convinced me that the age gap did not matter. I was very hesitant at first. Well, it did not end well...we were together a total of 12 years (married for 9) and then he left. He changed a LOT between 22 and 30. I think, in general, men do change a lot in their 20s.

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My best friend did exactly this. She was okay about a fling or more and wasn't sure if she wanted kids.

Five years passed- he moved into the apt she paid for and they adopted a dog together. She tells him she wants marriage and kids. He agrees, says he will propose, the backs out of it saying he wants to travel the wprld and be free.

Three years later she's the sole owner of their pitbull and still living in her cramped apt by herself while he travels the world. He recently announced his engagement to a girl two years younger.

Skip it.

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try it out cautiously. that was too big of an age gap a few years ago. now i'm 32 and talking to someone 27/28 (turning 28 this year) and the age spread is less of an issue. at 37, a 32yo guy is no big deal at all.