Marjan, I don't mind you asking whatsoever.

I'm a healty, youthful and overly curious 50-year old.

Happy and grateful for finding the one person I've sought for most of my life...My soulmate, who just happens to be 28 years old, (and who is only 3 years older than my oldest son).

This age difference does raise lots of brows, (mostly by other women...lol), but chances are those are the very same brows that frown upon alot of other persons behaviors which they do not "approve" of.
I'm happier now than I've ever been my entire life, as is my love...and THAT is what matters to the both of us.

To each their own. If Happiness works for someone, let it be.

I began the thread just curious to learn how many other's share the outlook that I have regarding the concept of older/younger, that's about all. I welcome and encourage the acceptance of what has seemed to be a misconception of what is "allowed".

What really IS allowed, anyway?
What we limit for our own selves, (without passing judgement upon another).
Isn't that how is shoud be, after all?

Your opinions matter, and are as equally welcomed and respected as any other. You conduct yourself with respect for all concerned, which is all we hope to receive, (especially on a support site, such as this).

I don't think it's that some are upset because you, or anyone else has expressed your personal opinion regarding your age preference of who you involve in your relationship.
I feel it is HOW some replies had exceeded being a personal opinion and more along the line of an abrasive statement toward a characteristic of another, which naturally, some will receive as offensive.

Thanks for your replies. I do appreciate your insight.

Shangrala