Age Gap

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I know age doesn't matter, but is 15 years of age apart too much?

I don't believe so. Especially if you like each other in many ways.

Depends on the two individuals. Do what works for you.

It also depends on the ages of the people. A 35 year old and a 50 year old - could work well. A 15 year old and a 30 year old - very unlikely!

Haha! You're preaching to the choir here.

I'm 33, and I went on a few dates with a girl who's 22. I like her. She's got that youthful passion, innocence, and healthy recklessness that just wows me. Not to mention, she's not obsessed with settling down, getting married, and having kids, as many women my age seem to be. So I really hope it works out with her.

OP, how old are you, and how old is your dating partner?

I'd say as long as both are at least 20, there is no big issue, even if the age difference is 20 years. It could also get problematic if one is very old and fragile, as then they might be after money only. In the 70s and beyond, health issues are probably more important than age difference.

25 years age difference

My wife is about 1/2 that older than me.

What's important to one may be different with age span.
Also points of reference may be different.
What was important as a teen may be different in a 15 to 30 years.
Values such as Spiritual, Monetary, Goals, Dreams, Activity
may be just as important.

The commonly used guideline for dating ages is the 7-2 rule.
Here you take half the age of the older person and add 7 years
If the younger person is above that age (and above the legal age of consent), Society will offer little resistance at worst.

I myself do not care either way, when others are involved (i do have some limits for myself, but those are my own and do not apply to anyone else)

It is possible but really (after of course the younger person is at least a full adult.less drama) the age is important for health issues/fertility/maturity for most measures. The generation the people grew up in is also important and class/culture, even more than religion/education.



With that observation, I'll mention my fiance is younger than I by half. He has his BS. Similar values, goals, interests, religion, upbringing, health (except he is NT). We are such perfect fit I allowed his approach into my life.
He is only fiance by virtue of the frippin terrible distance since he couldn't renew visa and had to return home to Poland. Meh. Stupid Atlantic!

My grandpa on my dad's side was like 12 or 14 years older than my grandma. My 2nd girlfriend was 9 years younger than me. She was 19 when I was about 28. I felt like she was more mature & responsible than me in some ways but I also felt kinda like a parent with her at times but that's not why our relationship ended.

Especially if the older person is 21 or older.

In many US states, if two people are relatively close in age, statutory rape is not charged, or is lesser crime.

If NY State, in fact, relations between an 18 year old and a 15 year old are perfectly legal. But relations between someone 21 and someone 16 is illegal.

I'm 39, and my Partner is 62, and we get along great! I absolutely adore him, and couldn't imagine my world without him! It can most definitely work! It's not age you need to worry so much about, as you do maturity, and health.