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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/PaperThingy19 on 2023-09-16 15:39:48.
I’ve seen this as one of the most common arguments against large age differences in relationships or even friendships involving people who are still very young (usually under anywhere from 21/22 to 25). I understand/agree with most of the reasons why significant age gaps aren't appropriate until people reach a certain age (for dating only; I don’t think age differences in friendships are inherently wrong), but I don’t understand that one.
I’ve seen comments online saying that individuals with a 3 year age difference should hardly be able to relate to each other until they’ve both reached a specific age. However, when I was around 12-13, I knew someone in their 70s who had several of the same interests as me. A more recent example was around a year ago, when I was 18 and met someone who was 90 who I got along well with. People of all ages can have similar interests or hobbies and therefore have things in common.
Am I misinterpreting what people are trying to say when they comment this?