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Age gap
Dear,
I am 33 and the girl I am in love is just20.
She is in college and we wish to live together
as she graduate next year.
My culture is a bit uncomfotable with such a gap.
What do you advice?
G. Melkamu
Ethiopia
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Mr. Melkamu,
I suggest that you follow your heart. In my culture, as I was raised in a Christian home, and I am a born again Christian, it is not acceptable for a man and a woman to live together unless they're married.
I do not know the Ethiopian culture well at all; but I do know that here in America, almost NOTHING is inacceptable. If you were in America, no one would think twice about such an age gap, but, I understand that Ethiopia is a very different place.
Sometimes, what is accepted isn't what is right.
The one I love isn't ... my age. No the age gap isn't thirteen years, but yes, he's older than I.
Even though you are a grown man, maybe having your parent's consent would be best? And the girl's parents as well. Parental consent and blessings are always a bonus.
I understand how such a large age gap would cause culture issues, but, as I said before, follow your heart. Talk to this girl, and, listen to her heart, too.
-FunnyCide
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