i am 39 and i just started dating a 26 year old. i look at him and i melt. while it may only be physical, who cares! he's absolutely gorgeous and i haven't had better sex EVER.

MY NAME IS JAMES, I AM 20 YEARS OLD AND AM CURRENTLY MARRIED TO A 38 YEAR OLD WOMAN WITH 4 DAUGHTERS AGES 2, 6, 10, AND 14. mY FRIENDS DONT CARE ABOUT THE AGE GAP AND NEITHER DO HERS. iT TOOK HER MOTHER A WHILE O GET USED TO IT AND MY MOTHER AND SISTER STILL DONT EXCEPT IT, WHICH IS STUPID BECAUSE THEY WONT MET HER! IF YOU SEE US TOGETHER OR KNOW BOTH OF US YOU WOULD SAY WERE TH PERFECT COUPLE. POINT BEING FOLLOW YOUR HEART NO MATTER WHAT ANYONE ELSE SAYS!

I didn't see the show about older women and younger men, wish I had. I have been in a commited relationship with a younger man (14 years younger) for nearly 6 years. We are getting married July 2007.

During our relationship I have stressed out more about the age difference than he ever has. I always wonder if people are talking about it and what they may be saying. To see us together you would see no age difference, but I was alive and remember when Kennedy was shot, Woodstock, Kent State, Watergate, the fall of Saigon...just to name a few.

He adores me and doesn't see a difference. I adore him but have worried about the difference. My question: Why is it more accepted when the man is older than the woman, but not when the woman is older than the man?
Signed...a 50 year old woman engaged to a 36 year old man. The BEST man in my life!!!!

I think age is a state of mind; so as long as both parties are above the age of consent, it shouldn't matter the age of the person with whom you happen to fall in love. However ... the younger person's maturity level and educational background are key components to ascertain when contemplating a "May-to-December" type of romance. I learned this the hard way ...

In my mid-40s (I'm now 53), I dated a guy who was 16 years my junior. Those same two components I mentioned above became obstacles that eventually plagued the relationship: education level (high school drop-out vs. my 2+ yrs of college) and maturity level. I soon tired of always having to explain what I thought were very simple words and ideas, and his lack of maturity put such a strong strain on the relationship that I had no choice but to end it. Another key factor I realized - and this holds true no matter WHAT the age difference is - make sure your personality types are compatible (e.g., if he's a stay-at-home type and you're more of a social butterfly, you might clash). Having things in common is a good rule of thumb.

i am a 27 year old woman who has been dating and living with someone who is 6 years younger than me. we don't have any children together but we both take care of my daughter i feel that our relationship could use some work because of the age difference even though we love eachother very much i also get teased about being a cradle robber because he is younger than me i was married to someone who was 6 years older than me and we ended up geetting divorced twice... so i am putting my faith in to this relatioship and hoping that it works out

I am very pleased with the Dr. Keith shows I have seen so far. I just hope Dr. Keith can continue to do shows helping and informing, and avoid Dr. Phil's fall as he became more interested in sensationalism than helping people. The show on teen sex today confirmed what I have heard. I have two boys, ages 11 and 13 that don't like to discuss sex, but whom I try to teach to respect girls and not give in when the girls want to perform oral sex. I've also tried to teach them that sex is not a decision to make lightly and that they mustn't participate in sex for the wrong reasons. I just hope it has made a dent!

Kathy Horvath

I am a 73 y o white f. Several yrs ago I met a mixed race man from Columbis, S.A. We were great friends for a long time...He had a few other relationships along the way. After each he woud come back.Last year he told me he loved me..I told him he said he would NEVER tell me that! He said he realised I have always been there for him. The only real problem is I have a 91 y.o.mother at home..so he isn't allowed to stay over(if she knows about it) I care a lot but not sure I am able to " fall" in love