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Relationship Question?

Let's say that you are 25, one more year to finish grad school, but don't have a stable job yet, that is, your career still up in the air (toss up). A year ago, you met this guy who's 17 years your senior; physically, he meets your male standards; never married, no kids, and a great/stable job. You both enjoy doing the same things, eating the same types of food, and even get annoyed by similar matters. Maybe sometimes, your views crash with his, but it can be used as a good source of "learning." So, based on all these, would you consider a long term relationship with this guy? --17 years your senior-- It might not look that weird now, but what when you are 50, he's going to be 67. You might have to help him with his diapers (if he's unlucky enough to be not-so-healthy). What are your thoughts?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I'm in the same boat as you. I am currently finishing grad school, my boyfriend is 15 years older than me. Initially I was a bit apprehensive about starting a relationship with someone who was in a different stage in life. But I went with it, and now three years later we are engaged and we'll be married next summer. He has been the most wonderful man in my life and I've been very fortunate to have taken the risk in loving him despite my intial doubts.

  • 1 decade ago

    most mistakes that people tend to think as far as this kind of relationship is concern is thinking about 10,20 30 yrs from now, don't you ever think that you yourself might not even live that long and if you are lucky and both of you committed to each other and live that long, if the guy is older and know how to take care of himself or you take good care of him then both of you will be strong and fit and so what if in cases you cannot take of him then send him to a nursing home and problems solve. but don't think too much of tommorow, think of today and enjoy it. tomorrow might never come.

  • 1 decade ago

    I say go for it. The chance for love only comes a few times in your life. It doesn't matter if the person is 17 years older then you. Go for it. As long as he is comfortable that you are still settling, then it's all good!!

    :)

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    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    I vote to go for it! But just don't be surprised if it don't go the distance. Be happy? But you're ages may come into play. But it can show you how others see things. Congrats on being in Love. Cupid never sees the age-thing as a problem. He just aims his arrow and shoots.

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  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

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  • 1 decade ago

    My first husband was 19 years older than me. My second is 12 years older. I have always found older men to be more caring & sexier than younger men.

  • 1 decade ago

    there is nothing wrong with having long distance relationships.... but just remember you were 17 once did you want to be tide down with a relationship IS HE WORTH IT???? Can you trust him ???????? Does he trust you and is there love involved????

  • 17 years your senior, with all the deseases

    STD's VD HIV out there wouldn't you want someone closer to your age with sexual deseases ?

  • 1 decade ago

    If its love, then go for it! If its truly meant to be, then it shall be.

  • 1 decade ago

    Just use him as long as you like, then .....DUMP HIM...............Life is easy if you just concentrate on what makes You happy

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