Age is just a number is a common catchphrase we all use but not in actual practice. Things are not as they used to be years ago. The way relationships are taken years back is not the way it is. In ancient Africa, the lady is chosen for the guy by the parent. In fact, I’ve heard of some cultures where the lady will be kidnapped and taken to a guys house, who will then become her husband. This culture has long been abolished because of the various things most ladies are exposed to.
The impact of parents on the choice of a partner has been reduced to the barest minimum. They only advise the kids when it’s time to choose a partner. Though some parents still do. Since we all have the liberty to choose whosoever we want, we tend to be careful when picking. Afraid of making the wrong choice which might lead to having an everlasting scar.
The big questions I’ve been asking and also waiting for a day when it will become a norm in society.
- What is the ideal age gap when dating?
- Which gender should be older?
What is the Ideal age gap when dating?
The word “Ideal” itself has a different meaning to different people. Some will say it means “ it is the perfect or right thing to do” while others will say “It is the next to perfect thing to do”. To put it straight the word ideal is Subjective. What you take as the standard might not be standard to others. Everyone has their opinion.
That being said, I won’t say there’s is an ideal age gap, instead, I will personalize it. I feel an age gap of 7 maximum is okay for me. I can be the older one or she can be. 3 years ,4 years is okay or even age mates.
Age shouldn’t be an obstacle when it comes to matters of the heart. You should marry someone far older than you that will give you peace of mind than to marry an age mate that will turn your life upside down.
Which gender should be older?
This has been an age-long debate. It’s surprising to know that even the ladies (most) prefer dating someone older than them. It’s an unwritten rule, I don’t think there is a school where people are taught this. Likewise, most guys, prefer going for ladies younger than them. I once asked a friend why and he is “Don’t you know ladies age more quickly than guys?. If you marry an older lady, feel years down the lane she’ll be looking like your mother”
The belief that the guy must be the other one has made so many people reject the advances of so many guys. Some say, even if they’ve started dating a guy and they get to know that he is younger after some time, it’s a big turn off for them.
I can understand the reason why most ladies don’t like this, no one wants to date a baby or be a mother to a grown-up. They want guys that know what they want and have a direction. However, maturity, being responsible, having a sense of direction or knowing what one wants doesn’t work with age. A man that is 30 years old might not have all these attributes mentioned as much as a younger guy. Maturity isn’t by age.
Earlier today I asked on noisecash and got a mixed reaction. Though I still got some positive answers and even people in such relationships gave examples. You can check out the post and replies here
On a final note, I’m not against the Lady being the older one in a relationship. In fact, I love older ladies to younger ladies.
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Dear readers what do you have to say?. What do you think the ideal Age gap should be? Also as a lady can you date someone you're older than?. The guys- can you date/marry a lady older than you?. Let me know in the comment section.
I think as you say ideal is different for everyone. In the end it's your life and your partner and as long as you both feel comfortable with it...