Personally I think it doesn't matter. Or I don't know, it depends on the situation. Sir bob married someone 23 years his junior, and they're happy. I know someone whose boyfriend is 24 years her senior, but were built on a love affair and she takes advantage of it. I'm dating a girl who's 4 years older than me and we're doing great. Our age gap isn't a big deal anymore because it's barely noticeable we think alike and our maturity level matches so maybe it just depends on the mindsets of the two parties.