Quote:My question is, what if your wife/gf is older than you. Like 7 years older. Who is going to have more authority in the relationship? Before we get into relationship is about love, understanding and communication rhetoric, I'd like to know if there is anyone out there who would date or have dated an older woman.

When I was 21 I dated a women that was 28....I have to say I learned a lot but in the long run it was the age difference that broke us up. ( we also worked and lived together which did not help) I was immature and she wanted something a little more stable then what I could offer but I have to say if given the chance to do it again I would. It was probably one of the best years of my life, age does matter but I think the older you both are the easier it is. I would not make age a criteria for not dating someone....of legal age of course.

It was about love, I liked her and hung out with her for about 6 months be for we started dating and neither one of was "in control". Like I said above I could not give her what she needed mentally out of immaturity. I wouldn't be as mature as I am now if I hadn't dated her or at least it would have been a different path to where I am now. I am very happy and we are still friends to this day.