7 years younger than my girlfriend Is that considered too young? - Help.com

Does she have children from a previous relationship?

Age doesn’t tell maturity. If you all are comfortable together than your okay.

I think your mom might be worried that this woman has too much experience for her “little boy.” My mom did the same thing when I was going out with a woman not much older than me.

It can work. Look at Ashton Kutcher! But you’re parents might be catching something you haven’t noticed yet, and when you get older you might be saying, “I should have listened to my parents!” Maybe talk with your parents more to get a deeper understanding of where they are coming from?

With experience comes maturity. This woman should already know what she wants at that age. However, if you are the one who does not, then you want to make sure she knows so she’s not expecting the big rock from you. But, since she’s been through marriage already, maybe she’s gun shy and she’s still sowing her wild oats. However, if you and her are exclusive, then she’s yours and you are hers.

As far as the 7 year gap between you and her, it’s no big deal unless your mom makes it a point to let everyone know. That can get uncomfortable for her and you.

Set the ground rules for mom because one day when your mom thinks she’s being funny by pointing the age difference between you two in front of people, it might make a big fight erupt out of that and you are going to be miserable.

Talk to mom.

I think it is fine. If your mother doesn’t hate the girl you are dating something is wrong.

i’d say yes, but i only say that ’cause you’re still so young. i’d say wait it out, just don’t get married or anything; you don’t want to make a mistake you’ll regreat(ie her 1st marriage). oh yea, do you have $$?

You should never make relationship decisions based on whether other people approve or not, that is asking for trouble. Your situation sounds fine to me, maybe your parents will come to like her in time.

My best friend has been married for 10 years to a man who is 7 years younger than her. I also have another friend who has a husb that is several years younger…

I would, however, say that you need to take your time in getting much more serious (ie: marriage). At 29-30, she may be completely ready for marriage. But I personally don’t think anyone under the age of 25 should get married ;)