Maybe people think that going out with someone more than 5 years older than them is wrong because they dont usually become friends with people that are that age and so dont really know what they are all about.
It is really true that personality is the determining factor in these circumstances and only people that have been there know this. im 17 going out with a gorgeous man for over 10months who is 26; theres 8.5 years age gap. there are times when you can tell the difference for example he has a mortgage and full time job while im still doin HSC but for the times that count we get along so well and age is not even a factor.
my previous boyfriend was only 6months older than me and it was a crap relationship that lasted 8months. so why is it necessary to date people within certain years of your own age? i think you learn a lot from each relationship and age is not important. if you get along then really what is wrong with it?
however personally i dont think that a man that is more than 10years older will be at the right stage of their lives to incorporate mine, but i wouldnt rule it out because i know that age is just a number and you feel what you feel.
so all those out there that like someone of an age someone doesnt approve of just go for it! only you and ur partner know what you feel.........xxx