Is it better to marry some younger or older than you?

i think when we’re young women mature faster then men, so older worked for me, I was 22 he was 27. 😊
 

Both of my departed significant others were older than me and one was quite a lot older. One of his daughters was very surprised I was with him. They weren't more mature in any other way, though. If I had it to do over I would not have chosen someone so very much older than I. But still I appreciate what we have and what I learned and the love that we had. I appreciate the love from both of them.

Now a days I would date someone about 5 years older or younger but that's not a hard and fast rule by me. A few more years either way may be okay if it was a promising relationship.
 
I've been with older mostly. I can't say if it's better. Getting along and having the same likes, interests and goals is important.

My current BF is a little older than me but acts a lot older. He wants to downsize and retire while I want to upgrade and start my own business. It's becoming a problem. Having similar goals in life is so important IMO.
 
My hubby is 7 years older than me. I liked the maturity. Men who were my age didn't seem to have a clue as to what they really wanted. The hubby had been in the air force, had a good job and wanted the same things I wanted out of life. He had the same values also.
Now that he is 81 he has slowed down,is content to watch TV for hours on end. He still is a good driver and we still travel to see my daughter and family. Go out to dinner once in awhile and go to the casino about twice a year.
I'm a homebody at heart and need my own space so it works out.

What I do notice lately is that he can get grouchy and short tempered,but so can I. He isn't interested in home projects which I haven't given up yet.

I would still vote to marry and older man and my daughter did exactly the same thing as me and they are happily married also.
 
Husbands, 1 yr. younger than me .. 5 yrs. older than me.
My female doctor once advised me to find someone younger. Her husband is about 10 yrs. younger than her. Maybe she knows what she's talking about :)
 
It depends on how mature or immature each person is. I don't think a small age difference matters, however a large age difference of 15-20 years would cause some problems. You would almost be different generations. With that said, the main concern would be how much you two have in common.
 
When I was younger, I preferred guys my own age or one year older. Now, I tend to find guys a bit younger than me more attractive simply because I'm pretty active and many of the guys I know who are my age are couch potatoes (and that is not to suggest that all older guys are, but it seems to be true in my area).
 
My husband is 5 years younger but everyone thinks that he's older ... or maybe because I seem younger for my age..either or...

I've never been with a man older than me, My first husband was a year younger and after my divorce various boyfriends were equal age or younger..
 
My son married a woman who is 6 years older than him and they seem to be a good match. She is a bit excitable and he is about as mellow as they come. It has been a pretty good balance for over 33 years.

My youngest brother married a woman 8 years older than him. My other brothers and I always thought that she was a "few beers short of a six-pack" but they made it work. Later she had serious health issues and I we very proud of the way he took care of her to the end.

I would hesitate to say that being younger or older makes any real difference.
 
Women mature faster than men, so it's best if the man is older. But, to me at least. the limit should be 10 years. Anything older is creepy. The ideal would be 5 years age difference.
 

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