I am very glad to read your statement. I myself am in my mid twenties (27) and the man I am dating (Just started to date) is 57. I would have to say that we are a great match. Although most of my family supports my choice to date him my stepfather hates the idea and I have had those wonderful “Looks” from others when I tell them who my “Guy” is. We have had a few people comment right to us about the age gap and we just put our arms around each other and give them a smile. It is NOT our responsibility to protect our relationship and we should not have to, we care for each other and that is all that matters. I can’t say that we love each other but there is a connection and it’s more than just for sex as some say (Considering we have not had sex because he is a gentlemen). All I am saying is Congratulations and stick with what your heart tells you. You are NOT alone, there are many young girls who are dating older men and vise versa. If you both are happy that is all that matters. I hope that Steve and I are as happy as you and your match are and I sure hope we are together for two (I hope years longer) years and show everyone that statistics are not for everyone!

The main problem is that we’re in different stages of our life. He’s working and trying to establish a more meaningful career. Meanwhile I’m only 2 years into college and planning on going to medical school- it’ll be a long time before I’m out of school and have a steady career. Then again, it could be beneficial that he’s at a point of stability while I’m going through the stress of college. Sort of a supportive anchor (although not dependent) and we could help balance each other out. The other thing that bothers me is what someone said before- the fact that women typically out-live men, and he’s already significantly older than me. It’s a little unnerving to think about how much longer than him I’ll probably live. But again, I don’t want the age gap to be the determining factor in our relationship. We may or may not work out in the long run, but we having a deep, meaningful connection and a loving relationship right now that I would never want to abandon just because of our age difference. We are so much more than just our ages

Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. (1 Corinthians 6:18 KJV)

But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. (Matthew 5:28, 29 KJV)

Wow. I’m sorry I was unable to continue reading the rest of the article. Being Christian is extremely specific: it means you actually believe that we have a God, a Lord. And this magnificent entity with no doubt has provided a clear doctrine for us to seek, discover and understand. Although our God is loving, that doesn’t mean he is not just and righteous. To ignore obvious doctrine such as the ones I pasted in, and to decide that it’s ok to be sexually intimate with your unmarried partner based on the lust of the flesh less conviction is completely ignoring the reason why you would even bother telling the world you are a believer in Christ and in God. This specific issue of sex before marriage is most definitely not one of prayer. It’s one of repentance and acceptance that Jesus had to die for sins such as these. God isn’t out for our happiness, he’s out to save us from eternal damnation for ignoring his commandments.