Age Gap Relationships

Ever been in one? Would you ever try one? Share your story with us! Any age gap romance is fine regardless of gender. Older man-younger woman, older woman-younger man, older woman-younger woman, older man-younger man. The age difference is of no importance, provided that both individuals are above 18. Do you have any advice to share? What do you think makes these relationships work? Statistically, most age gap couples are also into BDSM and more specifically into DDlg or MDlb. They say it helps with the relationship dynamics and keeps a certain balance. Have you watched any age gap romance anime or read any age gap romance manga? What are your favorites? My personal anime recommendation is After the Rain (Koi wa Ameagari no You ni). I've been in an age gap relationship for 5 1/2 years. She was 15 years younger than me. We loved each other very much! Best years of my life! ^_^

Well, it's good to have standards. Even if they're very specific I guess. I wish most men were like this and not like thirsty dogs. And of course, it's better to be alone than in bad company. :-) I remember Sailor Moon being shown on TV back in the 90s. I was a high schooler then. You just might have a chance. I keep reading that there's this increasing trend of Gen Z girls going for Gen X men. So, they're definitely into older men. Chances are, if you make yourself available out there and somehow gather attention on your person, you will find someone. I suppose your best bet would be in anime parties and conventions. Or maybe on this site here? My standards are less specific in the anime area. Just being an otaku is enough for me. I'd have no problem watching the animes that she likes and sharing mine with her. But to each his own I guess. :-)

@Baka: That's a masterful comment sir! Congratulations! And your analysis is spot on! :-D @Charlie: Indeed, if both are ABOVE the Age of Consent, it's fine. But the younger person needs to be more mature than usual. And the older one needs to have good intentions and a pure heart I guess. :-)

A lot (not most) of parents have an age gap too? Mine have 8 years. I think I wouldn't mind an age gap but I would have to be the younger one because I'm in my early 20s. There was a minor age gap romance in Initial D (spoiler-less: if I recall correctly, the girl said she felt like she couldn't find love because guys her age lacked maturity and understanding of her feelings, so it's why she was attracted to an older man, he probably were 30 years older). Some people likes to say it's weird or gross, or if a 50 loves a 20, he's a pseudo-pedophile or something, but it feels like judging without knowing. Like if they found someone older and they sincerely liked and understood each other and the age would be the only problem, would it actually be a problem? Another problem would be the people you know asking you about it or everyone in public that might stare. Always makes you nervous and afraid to do it because they make it feel taboo and wrong.

I hear a good rule of thumb is half your age plus seven. Anything younger than that is possible but it will be harder to connect and people will judge you.