She is 39 he is 28 can it work?

If they want it to work it will.

But if it doesn't I wouldn't necessarily blame the age difference. People break up all the time.
 
diadall said:
If they want it to work it will.

But if it doesn't I wouldn't necessarily blame the age difference. People break up all the time.
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Agree. I have two friends that married men that were 10+ years younger. Both have been married for more than 15 years.
 
They will need to acknowledge any generational difference and know that no matter what, they are really comfortable with each other and the relationship is what they really want. Is she comfortable being called a cougar? Can he handle his friends picking on him for being with an "old" woman (cause that's what they will say). Can she handle him calling her old because it will happpen. I've dated younger men before and these things do come up. Can it work? Sure, but they will need to give it 100% both ways.
 
I think it can work, but I think it's a little harder for women to pull this off because of traditional societal roles.
 
It can, but it's hard. A woman 39 is usually much more mature than a man 28 and that's usually where the problem arises.
 
It can. Ive seen couples with this age gap in good relationships. However if they want kids there is not much time to waste.
 
If both are making it work then yes. I can't make it work with people around my age, perhaps I should try a 20 something. :ohwell:
 
Been down that road...thought he'd be a fun/fling at first but things got serious...he's a good catch, makes great $$, masters degree etc. I am mid 30s he's mid 20s. There's a 10 yr age diff...but here's the thing OP....he talks about having kids/ marriage in the future tense! And I would hate to rush him... He's 26..very driven he wants to do more with his career, investments etc..by the time he's ready I'll be in my early 40s. I do not want to a baby at that age....your friend needs no think about that...I actually prefer younger men but 10 yrs is a whopper.
 
Echoing everyone else. IF they want it to it can work. He could be an old 28 and she a young 39 placing them right together.

It's all about the values....that trumps attraction, chemistry and anything else.
 
Yes, it can work.

However, I'm 39 and I can't imagine dating anyone in their 20s. Not seriously anyway.

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It can work if they're mature about it

My grandma was 40 and my grandfather 26 when they got together. They were married until my grandma passed away at the age of 96.

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I agree with others if you want it to work it will. Being older doesn't always mean you are more mature, there are alot of men/women that never grow up, be responsible or even care about anyone except themselves.
 
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