Question:

Is 22 and 31 a big age difference in dating?
Me=22 Partner=31 Would there be more differences since were almost 10 years apart?? Should I just date someone around my age??

Answers:

A-Best: My husband and I started exactly at that same age and here we are 11yrs later happily married. I'm 33, he's 42  

A: If you're a 22-year-old woman and the guy is 31, then that is very large age difference indeed. You're both at very different stages in life - or should be. As a 29-year-old dude, no way would I go out with someone that much younger than me. I could go on for ages about issues regarding maturity and life goals etc., but the short answer is that you'll probably be better off with someone your own age.  

A: That all depends. I think the biggest issue might be you being so young and just getting out there, wanting to party and meet new people, when he's probably ready to settle down and get married. It works for some people, so I wish you the best of luck.  

A: nah dude...date whom ever you want and whom your compatible with. Nowadays its ok. It does not matter especially only nine years.  

A: If your maturity is the level, then there is no reason that you can not date. After all, love overcome all barriers. If he is the man for you, go for it. but do not waste your young life on an older partner if you are not in it for the right reasons.  

A: Kind of. You may not notice it now, but as you get older the age difference will probably be much more noticeable  

A: At the ages you both are, I do not consider this age difference 'big' - it is a small age difference and will become even 'smaller' as you age.  

A: Well, if you're really into your partner then it shouldn't be a problem. I mean like, my sister is 17 and her partner is turning 28 soon, and he even has two kids (they live with their mum though), and my sister and her partner live together and no one thinks differently of them. Hope this helped (:  

A: Are you sure you're 22? For you to even be on here asking the question....I would put you at, say, 12 yo. How insecure are you to be even asking the question?  

A: These days, there are no more hard and fast rules when it comes to age, except for going out with someone underage. My stepmother has been with my father 28 years, and she is almost 10 years younger than my dad. They are pretty much perfect for each other. If you really like this guy, don't let something so meaningless keep you from being with him. The way I saw it, my stepmother kept my dad young, and my dad had more life experience to share with her. So don't limit yourself to age differences. Life is too short to let love get away just because of age.  

A: I am 9 years older than my wife. It's not a big gap. In a lot of ways she is more mature than me. Date who you feel good with.  

A: Hey, this is 2010. Who cares what other people say? If your partner is what you want, then deal with it. Why do you need our opinions? You're grown. Ppl will talk crap anyway. If you're a man, grow some balls and do your thing. If you're a woman, he's not old enough to be your sugar daddy so it might turn out to be the real deal. I'm just sayin'.  

A: It depends on the couple, a friend of mine started dating a man 16 years older than her when she was 23, 20 years later they have been married for 12 years and seem very happy together - she's 44 next month, he is almost 60.  

A: OMFG!???Seriously WTF is with these questions???Of course not G*d Dam it! who cares your both grown @ss adults! Do you like him yes or no? Does he like you yes or no? if both yes who gives a sh*t? Are you really that insecure you need approval of others to tell you how to live?................YOUR AN ADULT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!