I was 61 and my wife 25 when we first met online. We met in person after 9 months and any doubts I may have had about "age difference" were cast aside during our first meeting. We have been blissfully married for 6 years come April. So Reldas, if you and your love truly believe your relationship will work then go for it. Don't get hung up on what other people might think, it's what you think and believe that counts. I really suspect that your posting tells me you are concerned about reactions from your friends and family. Good look anyway.

"People do things for their own reason"