[rockandrose]

Age is not necessarily important in a relationship, maturity is what should be taken into consideration rather than the age difference. Naturally, there are exceptions to this notion.

You age does not determine your maturity.

The relationship between you and your partner should be exclusive and not easily affected by other people's opinions, unless you allow a third party to the relationship. It is not important what so ever as to whether other people 'approve' or 'disapprove'. If what others think matters to you, then wouldn't it be easier if you let them decide for you, since you can't decide for yourself? What value does your relationship hold if you buy into what others think of your relationship? Does age give value to a relationship?

A relationship should not be based on social acceptance or acceptance of others.