Does Age Matter? (Age-Gap Relationships)

     One example of this is the relationship between Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher. These two famous celebrities are married and the age-gap is about thirteen years. Demi being around forty and Ashton being around twenty-seven. Yet for some reason, the American people when hearing such a thing are not disgusted. Why? Well because, most every one in this western culture knows who Demi is… and that she is gorgeous. Without a doubt no one would question beauty, no matter the age. So, she just gets a congratulations and the nickname “cougar” as she stays with her young male counterpart. See, if Demi wasn’t on such a high beauty scale, this would be a catastrophe. People would complain all around. It would be in every newspaper and in not the most positive light… Get it?

     Now that I’ve covered the physical aspect, let us move on to the mental part. What is it that mentally hooks us or disengages us to and age-gap relationship? Well, to start, maturity is important. If someone is mature yet very young for their age, people who are older may notice that and find age is not a barrier in their relationship. Or, if someone is very immature yet older, they will tend to lean towards someone just as immature as them. Who won’t make fun of or ridicule their train of thought. As long as these relationships are in this balanced setting, the age-gap can work, but if it is not. The consequences can scar, from a broken heart to a broken innocence, maturity “equality” is important.

    Another thing that needs to be considered with “age-gap” relationships is if the two together are on the same level. For example, if one of them is thinking of just average dating, is the other too? Or is this “other” thinking of something more deep? Like commitment. Or are they thinking of something more shallow? Like a simple one night stand. If the two are on completely different levels then this could and will create turmoil between them, age difference just makes the turmoil a little stronger and more likely… Another example of being on the same level is through experiences. If the older one has done many sexual acts and the younger one doesn’t even know the name of such acts… then they probably aren’t on the same level, or safe level. So level is important to the maximum.

     So basically, what’s important is the physical anatomy, degree of beauty, level of maturity, and overall level on the relationship. Age honestly has absolutely nothing to do with it. All age does is slightly affect these important items in a more negative way, but if you can get through all that… then have fun! Do the “age-gap” relationship!