In my opinion, age should not really be important, if one recognizes that later in life it could affect the relationship. The older person will often retire sooner, depending on profession. The older person may suffer restrictive disease that require the younger person to respond in ways that might affect their life. Throughout most of the twenties to fifties age difference should not interfere in a loving healthy relationship. All communication, compromise, adjusting skills need are still necessary. Yes, there are other considerations, but each relationship should discover its own methods of dealing with these issues.