Isolde Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Is it just me or is it less common nowadays for girls my age (22) to date men in their late twenties or early thirties? I think that age group is what I should be targeting, for several reasons, but I feel like 28 year old guys want to be dating 30 year old women. I'm pretty serious for my age, like to have fun but way past the college thing (never really was into the partying scene). Are 26-30 year old guys that I see as dating material seeing me as too young?? I look a bit younger than I am even.
socialight Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 the general impression that I and my friends have is that you simply cannot trust the hearts and minds of girls under the age of 25. They are too young and haven't "found themselves", etc, whatever you want to call it. iF you want anything serious you have to hit up girls 25 or older. Atleast that is the way it is in the U.S.
motive2002 Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 It all depends on where the individual is in their life and what's going on. I thought that my ex would have been a safe bet (for a long term relationship), but I guess having been divorced for only a couple years, she still wanted to sew her wild oats.. at 40! Age really doesn't seem to be a solid indicator for someone wanting to settle down. You're gonna have to find out some other way.
fral945 Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 I'm in the age group you describe. I've dated 22 yr old women before but generally they lack a certain level of maturity and perspective on life. Every one I've dated was still in college, hadn't held a real full time job, and had very idealistic views (which is typical of most young people during college). So I tend to avoid them but wouldn't say I'd never date one again. You claim to be mature, and if that is the case you shouldn't have any issues.
motive2002 Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 When I was 30, 22 really did seem young to me. Almost a whole different generation. It's easier to date someone you can relate to on things that occurred while growing up and so on. Gives you more to talk, or reminisce about anyway.
Author Isolde Posted January 20, 2009 Author Posted January 20, 2009 When I was 30, 22 really did seem young to me. Almost a whole different generation. It's easier to date someone you can relate to on things that occurred while growing up and so on. Gives you more to talk, or reminisce about anyway. Yeah, I think 30 would be a bit old for me, but 26-27 definitely seems pretty ideal for some reason.
RichGuy Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Are 26-30 year old guys that I see as dating material seeing me as too young?? That's like asking "Am I too rich?" Men can never be too rich, and women can never be too young. Isolde, 22 is NOT too young...
clv0116 Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Is it just me or is it less common nowadays for girls my age (22) to date men in their late twenties or early thirties? I don't think it's common, it seems to be frowned upon by modern standards but for whatever it's worth I believe in most cases unions between a man and woman with an age difference around 10 years tend to be more enriching and stable for both parties.
boxing123 Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 This is cultural too. My South American ex was 31, and she was skeptical about our future because I was her same age. She always asked "Why don't you want someone younger" In Brazil men 30-35 are dating and marrying 16-20 yr old women.
zenith Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 wow, you are 22??? thought you were 40-something well, 22 is not too young
Author Isolde Posted January 20, 2009 Author Posted January 20, 2009 wow, you are 22??? thought you were 40-something well, 22 is not too young Oh wow, what made you think I was in my forties?
zenith Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Oh wow, what made you think I was in my forties? that dull looking cat in your AV, plus you seem like a serious person... hence, boring = old JK
Charles1978 Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 My last long-term ex was 22/23 when we dated and I was 28/29. We got along great, but the relationship ended because of certain things on her end that bothered her. They were things that an older girl wouldn't have even had an issue with. She hadn't had a real long term relationship before, and it showed. Since that experience, I do find myself looking for girls older than she was. But I wouldn't rule it out.
You'reasian Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Is it just me or is it less common nowadays for girls my age (22) to date men in their late twenties or early thirties? I think that age group is what I should be targeting, for several reasons, but I feel like 28 year old guys want to be dating 30 year old women. I'm pretty serious for my age, like to have fun but way past the college thing (never really was into the partying scene). Are 26-30 year old guys that I see as dating material seeing me as too young?? I look a bit younger than I am even. If you are pretty serious (mature) for your age, I wouldn't see anything wrong with you dating a guy who was late 20's - early 30's. It doesn't happen frequently for reasons mentioned above: primarily maturity - which would be the lure for a male in his late 20's to persue a woman slightly older than he. Again, if you are mature for your age it shouldn't be a problem.
Author Isolde Posted January 20, 2009 Author Posted January 20, 2009 that dull looking cat in your AV, plus you seem like a serious person... hence, boring = old JK Have you even seen my sex thread?!
Trialbyfire Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 What is the difference between a single 40-year-old woman and a single 40-year-old man? The 40-year-old woman thinks often of having children, and the 40-year-old man thinks often about dating them. Okay Isolde, I can't resist posting this joke! There are a lot of men who are in their thirties and forties, looking for 22 year olds. The best ones to target, are the ones who are concerned about growing older!
Star Gazer Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 None of my guy friends who are 28-32 will date women under the age of 25. And the guys I know who are 25-27 (about your age) prefer to date their own age. Unfortunately, being 22 carries certain... stereotypes.
zenith Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Have you even seen my sex thread?! whaaaaa? you're lying asking people about their favourite pussy (cat) is not a sex thread
Author Isolde Posted January 20, 2009 Author Posted January 20, 2009 What is the difference between a single 40-year-old woman and a single 40-year-old man? The 40-year-old woman thinks often of having children, and the 40-year-old man thinks often about dating them. Okay Isolde, I can't resist posting this joke! There are a lot of men who are in their thirties and forties, looking for 22 year olds. The best ones to target, are the ones who are concerned about growing older! I don't want THAT old! I just have a strong feeling that I should be dating people over 25.
alphamale Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Is it just me or is it less common nowadays for girls my age (22) to date men in their late twenties or early thirties? as the economy worsens you'll see more younger women with older more established men
Author Isolde Posted January 20, 2009 Author Posted January 20, 2009 whaaaaa? you're lying asking people about their favourite pussy (cat) is not a sex thread It's called the Horny Girls Thread. And the cat in my avatar photo is pretty, she is NOT dull.
zenith Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 It's called the Horny Girls Thread. And the cat in my avatar photo is pretty, she is NOT dull. oh, that sex ed thread? my bad, the cat is not dull, it's very.... gray now I really think you are 40-something...
Hi.P.O'Crit Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 Men can never be too rich, and women can never be too young. Does the term statutory rape mean anything to you? Isolde you're 22 and say you look even younger. Alot of guys may see you and think jailbait. If you want to date someone older than you consider being more aggressive with approaching.
Gere51 Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 I see the older guy/younger girl thing quite frequently. My last serious relationship was with a girl that was 30, while I am now 52. We broke up last May, but age was not the reason, as I was more emotionally attached to her than any other woman I've been with. Just for the record, that's the first time I've ever dated anyone that young, and it was more her idea than mine, since I had serious reservations prior to dating her. However, I do see it a lot with my friends, especially the ones that are well-established and financially secure. I don't think these situations are totally about money, although I cannot blame one for wanting to be with someone that is financially secure, but it seems that a lot of younger women are tired of the way they're treated by men close to their age, from what I've been told. Just my thoughts from personal experience. Thanks for not calling me an old pervert (lol).
clv0116 Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 .... Just for the record, that's the first time I've ever dated anyone that young .... Dude it's completely normal and nothing to get defensive about. I'm about a decade younger than you and I'm currently dating from 18-26, and if the 26 wasn't so darn cute I wouldn't date her. Older women are only good for casual fun in my opinion, not anything serious. Too old and too much emotional baggage to carry for any distance. Think of it this way; you marry a 42 year old woman and then what? What does she bring to the table? Did you need financial security? No. Sex? Already getting that. Kids? Well not yours, so why raise some other mans kids? What then? Attitude and 20 years of lost arguments, that's what you are buying into. There is no marriage strike, men love the idea of marriage and family, it's entitled attitudes and lopsided divorces, most instigated by women, that men fear. I think I'm starting to understand why some cultures only consider virgins as suitable for marriage and why the man is expected to have means to support her before her family will let her go. Forces the young bucks to get their house in order before they blow too much effort of women.
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