18 year old dating a 28 year old?

[Katnowell]

I will start this off and say that I am not a parent, but I have used this site to get advice from those who might be willing to help! I’m an 18 year old female. I have two full time medical jobs working in emergency care. I’m in school, and have my own place, bills, car completely paid off and no dependents. Though, at one job, I have known a coworker for quite some time. He is 10 years older than me but recently we have been going on dates and seeing each other. He and I share many common interests and both have similar (ambitious) goals while he works hard to achieve them. He’s a veteran and has worked hard for his family. He’s an overall great, Christian guy that has been more than upfront with his wish for stability. Though, being so young, I am unsure if this is the best choice. I have feelings and I truly admire him, but would like some feedback!

I got together with DP when I was 17 and he was 28. 7 years in now, with a baby and a house and very happy,

Age isn't really that important for us, however if you were to end up in a serious relationship you should really consider where you both are in your lives at the moment.

'Age is just a number' is all well and good until it isn't and sometimes you'll really notice the difference.

I met my husband at 18 and he was 27. We are still together 11 years later, married with a house and toddler.

As the pp said age is just a number. What I think is more important is that you have the same outlook in life ans are at the same stage in life.

I know my parents were worried my OH would want to settle down and get married quickly but we were together 6 years before he proposed and 7 before we got married.

From observation of friends relationships, ex military men, especially those who have only done it for a while as young men don't develop the life or social skill to become good pattners as they miss a crucial period of growing up in the real world.
I personally wouldn't get involved with a Christian either.
There is a massive imbalance of power in a relationship between 28 year old man and 18 year old woman.

8 years between me and dh. Met when I was 17. I was lucky and I knew he was right for me. Be wary of this being a vaunerable time for you. You know how you are as a person and whether you feel you will miss out on anything by being with someone older than you. I knew I didn't want to do the things my friends were (clubs, booze, party's) and dh had already done all those things so it was perfect for us. But it can go the other way very quickly and sometimes without being noticed so just be aware

My DM is 15 years younger than my dad and I can't say their marriage is happy. She married him because he was the only good man back then and they had awful quarrels when I was an infant. They didn't divorce though, it was because of me, but at 22 I can tell you that things go from bad to worse.

Still, my best friend is 10 years older than me so I think it depends on people. If you feel like you are on the same page with this person, than it is okay. If you feel like he is the best just because there are no other options for you, then run.