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I guess that I would say that it only depends on the maturity level, most men don't mature until later in life, which is a proven fact and women mature at a young age. So when you get into this kind of relationship you have to be careful about how you go about it. You would have to understand his thinking as a 25 year old young man and he would have to understand your thinking as a 31 year old women. I would recommend a couple of books to anyone who reads this called "The Five Love Languages" by Gary Chapman, "What Wives Wish Their Husbands Knew About Women" by James Dobson. They open a lot of things up about relationships from the women's perspective and the man's perspective. I can't say your right or your wrong, that wouldn't be fair, but it depends how far this relationship would go, it wouldn't hurt to be pen pals with someone younger than you but if you got into a serious relationship, would such a person be able to "fill your love tank" so to speak. I think we all have to be careful with this kind of dating service due to the fact that it's easy for us as human beings to become infatuated and go through life never experiencing what true love is. I'm just getting out of a marriage of 8 years, and I'm not Dr. Phil or nothing but I've been reading all the books that I can on love, women, marriage and relationships in general just to see where I might have fallen short, and I'll tell you after all of that, yeah I'm 28 about to be 29 and there is a lot of stuff that I myself didn't know and still have yet to learn about how to handle myself in relationships. The feeling we get when we first fall in love with someone will die, that will happen, but when you and your partner are serious and take the appropriate steps in keeping love alive, then that's where true love comes from. "Love" is the willingness of one to sacrifice for another, just like GOD did with Jesus Christ, GOD sacrificed his son for mankind, that's true love. So instead of rambling I guess I should just say to you to be careful about how far you open up to this person as to not be hurt too badly.

To a point it does if you cant figure it out then your too young LOL


Mech

some ages matter alot i like mature women they know how to perform better

Well i am not a girl but my first thoughts were i wonder what he is after? meaning...a friend, sex, date, long term relationship?

Then i would question his plans/goals, where he see's himself in 5 or 10 yrs, his values system - does he like kids or can he be good around them?
At 25....i would say he's not ready for all the more serious stuff. I sure wasnt at that age. I am turning 31 soon and i still feel like i have a ton to learn. Hard to say...it depends on you and if you desire a fling or a real longer relationship. In essence i would defientley use time to find out what he is like.

Just to let people know, i'm 19 and i met women that are old as 30 years old. I'm not talking physically but mentally and honestly i didnt have any problems with it. But its different for different people. so the only thing i can say is that he needs to be alot more mature. And if he is, then great. but if he's not then there is going to be some problems. Good Luck

how mature and how well you get alone is most important, age is just a number. Love knows no boundries

you just said it all,darlin

i've already said it once but i'll say it again age doesn't matter there just numbers all that counts is that u get along and ur happy

I'm not sure what age that it makes a difference. But, I was in a relationship where I thought he was 12 years younger than me. Turns out, I recently found out, that he is actually 14 years younger than me!! Gawd, I'm a cradle robber! Needless to say it didnt work out. His lack of experience, immaturity and neediness became a huge issue. He started to drive me crazy. Not saying that would happen to you. I wish the very best for you both and much happiness in whatever you decide. Good luck.
Kat

aS LONG AS SHE IS EIGHTEEN IT DOESN'T MATTER TO ME






























JUST KIDDING TWELVE YEARS ISN'T TOO BAD IT ALL DEPENDS ON THE MATURITY OF THE INDIVIDUALS

Nope ... It does not matter in my book

there the best untill you get tired of teachin...............

If it's meant to be, no amount of baggage can bring it down....

just be honest, and in all honesty, I wouldnt worry about it.

No it don't matter, well i lie they is a limit older than 53 or younger than 18. Everything else is fair game.




EL Diablo

Well you better hurry up while I still fit into your age bracket requiements!.......

Lidya i tought you was 30, you always on my bracket, age is nothing but a number.




El Diablo

Oh you've just made my year! You smooth talker you.....

I may be young but i know from experience that yes age does matter i have dated women into thier late 30s and yes they had children and some even had children close to my age but when it comes down to it if love is in your heart then anything can happen... if you wanna make it work just learn more about him and see if you two can make it last. I don't normally date older women but some cases i believe that love has no age. I loved her and the only reason we didn't work out was because of my being in college and not having enough time for her because i was working and going to school.

Good luck

It matters...

The age difference is not that much of a factor. Reluctantly, though, it may be boiled down to the maturity factor. Not many guys, (didn't say MEN) are ready, willing, or able to take on a child that is not their own at age 25. A ready made family for a GUY is not what he's looking for. (not usually, not at 25) He will shoplift the booty from a single mom and play the game, though(usually). Now, at age 39, and having kids of my own, a gal with kids is not the least hinderance or detterence for me. Can't speak to your guys character of maturity level, and don't intend to, just speaking in generaliziations. However, you live in VA...and so do I.....wink wink..nudge nudge.....