Is 10 years too much of an age gap when it comes to dating someone?

I am 49 and my hubby is just turned 40, and this is marraige #4 for me, but his first. Personally, he is the best thing to ever have happened to me! Luckily, we share the same interests on alot of music and art, although, when I was going to the concerts, such as Led Zeppelin, he was too young to stay up past 10pm, lol!!! But I have bridged the gap between him and his parents and made their relationship much better and closer also, according to both him and my in-laws. I can see both sides, being a parent and grandparent myself.

as long as yawl are grown meaning 25 + 35 o.k. but 25 + 15 hell naww!

I can only answer from experience. Was married for 12 yrs to a man that was ten years older. Generation gap was huge. He was a Vietnam Vet, I was a 70's hippie. It just didn't work out, there were too many differences due to this gap. Plus the fact he was damaged from his experience in Vietnam. Probablly cannot speak for everyone else but I know another couple who split up for the same reason. Who knows? If you guys have a lot in common, go for it..

only if one of the daters is still a child and the other an adult

age really doesnt make a difference once you have connected with that individual. The connection is what matters. Most people date become serious, get married and their is no connection and NO LOVE. SO go figure.

20 and 10 could be a problem. 80 and 70 not so much.

depends on the outcome you are hoping for when you are dating. it can be an enlightening and enriching experience to date people outside your own comfort zone. if you are hoping for a long term relationship then i can't answer for everyone but i've been with my sweetie for over 25 years and there's a 12 yr age difference between us. i think it has to do with the fundamental connections and how much each is willing to devote to the relationship, not the age factor.

Not a problem if the people are compatable. My grandparents had a 10 year age gap and remained happily married for many many years. He passed awat 2 years ago age 98, & she followed 6 months later. She said she did not know what to do with her life without her love next to her. A TRUE romance story.

In case of dating age is not a problem . Only in case of marriage it comes into importance

You have already gotten the answers I would say. I agree with them. It really comes down to how you two feel about it. Happiness in life is crucial. Search your heart and take your time and then you will 'feel' your answer. Just don't sell yourself short and 'settle' for second best. You deserve to be truly happy in your life. Best of luck.

age is just a number both from a psychological and physiological perspective. i think it's more important for the couple to have similar interests, outlook on life and plans for the future.

however, if one party is under the age of consent then this is obviously a problem and a criminal ofence.

My mother is 45 and her husband is 70. I'm 22 so obviously i think it's gross. I look at it like this when he was 25 she was just now being born even though they are both of legal age and grown and can make their own decisions i don't agree with it but i love my mom to death and whatever makes her happy i'm going to support that.

Age should not be a factor at all. I would say 20 is pushing it but 10 is still fair. My parents have a 11 year gap and they are still married after 34 years

Depends in my view on the younger persons age, if the younger person in below 18 and not really fully deveoped as a adult then yes, but if the younger person has a more mature outlook the go for it

No... certainly not, when it comes to knowing a person, age does not matter, only the chemistry you have with the other person. It is all about the thoughts that match..and older people can become young and young ones be mature.

Age should not be a factor in dating when mentality tallies.

From my own personal experience it definitely is! Yeah younger women are attracted to older men. But after the attraction whats left? You have nothing in common! The dating scene is completely different for both persons on a personal level. Its just too hard for these two people to meet in the middle.

And it just sucks for the younger person in this situation because older people are just stuck in their ways! Younger people can be changed because they havent experienced as much.