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To be a bit concerned about DD's age gap relationship?

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QuirkyLemonBird · 16/08/2024 19:38

My DD 24 has recently begun a relationship with a man who is 29, I know there is nothing inappropriate about the age gap but I can't help but feel a bit uneasy at the different stages in life they may possible be at. DD is not sure if she wants kids, her new boyfriend doesn't want kids now but in 5 years he will be 34. Now at that age I would imagine a lot of men would want to settle down and have start having children. However, DD has told me she can't see herself wanting children in 5 years when she is 29.

DD has told me she has fallen head over heels in love with him and doesn't know what the best course of action is? They have been dating since the spring so not very long at all. The relationship may not even last so would it be bad advice to advise to DD that she should just take things as they go and enjoy the honeymoon phase of a new relationship and not worry about things which are a few years down the line?

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BarbedButterfly · 16/08/2024 19:44

Missed a line out. I was basically saying that I agree with you, just have fun for now and don't worry so much about years down the line

Mrsttcno1 · 16/08/2024 19:43

I wouldn’t even say that’s an age gap, and a lot can change in 5 years. 5 years ago I was sure I wanted to wait awhile before we had children and my husband felt the same, about 2 years ago we both started talking and decided that actually we were broody, we wanted a baby, we were financially ready etc and we now have a baby girl.

Ihatemondays1962 · 16/08/2024 19:43

I opened this expecting there to be a huge age gap, 5 years is nothing at all.

BarbedButterfly · 16/08/2024 19:42

I really wouldn't see an issue with this at all. It isn't really an age gap tbh. They may not be compatible but a lot can change in a few years and your daughter or he may feel differently. I would more ask questions like how are things going to keep the communication open.

I would not have thanked my mum for commenting at that age, but would have appreciated knowing she was there to talk to if needed. It is still so early days and she can just have fun for now.

Imperrysmum · 16/08/2024 19:42

do you not think she is intelligent enough to make her own good decisions?

MagdaLenor · 16/08/2024 19:40

That's not much of an age gap. It's fine.