Does age matter in love?

I didn't think so.

But apparently a lot of people do think that age matters in a relationship.

I was getting a lot of different (and violent) reactions when I tell some people of my age and my boyfriend's age. I'm 20, he's 26.

Their reactions?

"No way, Joyce!"

gasps! "He's old!"

"That's child abuse!"

"What were you thinking?"

"I can't believe it!"

Some just shake their heads and roll their eyes at me.

Of course I would jump at his defense.

First of, he is not that old. Maybe I'm just too young, but heck, I'll be turning 21 this November, so that would be a five-year gap instead of six.

Second, sometimes he has the maturity of a twelve year old kid. So it kinda' balance it out, don't you think so?

Third, in five years, our age difference won't matter. The five-year gap would eventually narrow down. So why is it a big deal now?

Fourth, I do believe in the old adage that age doesn't matter, well, ugh, except when he's like 40 and I'm 20, er- that's just way too gross for me.

Fifth, I do love him, despite his age.

And lastly, I don't care what his age is as long as he loves me too.

So there.

For you people who still don't understand, go meddle with other's people's lives and leave me alone.