Age – Is it just a number when it comes to relationships?

August 18, 2014
Age is just a number right?
When I was growing up, I didn’t think about the age of the man I would marry or have children with. I mean did you?
I just thought about what I wanted in a husband. The qualities I’d want them to have. They weren’t ‘must haves,’ just ‘desirables’ I guess.
During my early high school years I dated boys in my year. In fact I don’t think dated anyone in the years above me.
During my late high school years I started dating a few boys who were older than me and by the time I started college I’d already had a few short term relationships with men older than myself. I even went on a date with a college teacher. That was just plain awkward! He wasn’t my teacher, but all the same I wouldn’t recommend it!
When I met my now husband, I knew he was older than me, but it didn’t bother me.  Of course out of curiosity I asked and when he said his age, I knew he was lying, but again it didn’t bother me!
Maybe he thought his age would put me off him?
Anyway if you’re new to my blog we’ve been married for over two years now, but have been together for close to ten years and have two year old twins together.
In the beginning of our relationship, we got a few glares and comments, but we just ignored them.
My family didn’t agree with our relationship, but either way we knew it was meant to be!
My husband is 27 years older than me.

Is age just a number to you? How would you feel if your child came home with an older boyfriend/girlfriend? Are you in an age gap relationship?

Emily

I started Twin Mummy and Daddy in 2012.  

Over time Twin Mummy and Daddy has gone from strength to strength. I write about our family life, my love for running and our passion for adventure and travel.  

We’ve also started living a more eco-friendly life. As such I also write about our zero waste journey in a bid to encourage others to think about the impact they have on the environment.

I’m a keen runner and in April 2019 I ran the London Marathon for an amazing charity called WellChild. It’s one of my biggest achievements to date. I raised over £2,000 for the charity and learnt so much along the way.

This year we’re passionate about spending time outdoors. We’ll be sharing our travel, days out and camping adventures right here on Twin Mummy and Daddy.

3 Comments

  • Louisa

    August 18, 2014 at 9:17 am

    My husband is 5 years younger than me and it's never caused any issues. Age gap relationships don't bother me, although to be honest if the girl was 16 and the man was 30 I would probably raise an eye brow, but I wouldn't if the woman was 20 and the man was 50.

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  • Kim Carberry

    August 18, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    My fella is older then me….I'm 34 he's just turned 42. My dad is 68 and his partner is 49…..Age is just a number….You're only as old or as young as you feel…

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  • AliceMegan

    August 19, 2014 at 12:35 am

    Age is completely just a number, true love knows no age

    AliceMegan

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