taylor Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 I think people age at different rates. I know people in their 40's who act and have interests similar to those in their 20's and I know people in their 20's who act more like they are in their 40's. There are the "young-at-heart" at whatever age. And there are the "old souls" at whatever age. I know people in their 40's and 50's who are vivacious, active, keep up with the latest trends in music, fashion, techy stuff, and other activities. And I know people in their 20's who are very sedentary, content to read old books, watch old movies and head for bed by 9 p.m. I think people are just attracted to others who are the same age MENTALLY, rather than chronologically. Two people can be the same age...but if one wants to hip hop and one wants to read in the recliner..the compatibility just won't be there.
Toodamnpragmatic Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 and your daughter in her 20's introduces you to their 48 yo boyfriend or vice versa and let me know what you think. The Age/2 + 7 calc pushes the boundaries but seems ok. I've read plenty of posts where there is a large age difference and usually the woman refuses to acknowledge it or when discussing their issues seem oblivious to the fact that by and large the issue is the age difference.
angie2443 Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 I've read plenty of posts where there is a large age difference and usually the woman refuses to acknowledge it or when discussing their issues seem oblivious to the fact that by and large the issue is the age difference. People tend to defend their relationships against attacks unless/untill they are ready to end it. I had a friend that was married to a man who was obviously homosexual. She defended her relationship with him saying he was completely straight. When he came out, she called him every homosexual slur in the book. I've seen others where age was an issue, or one partner's mental problems were an issue and it was only when the relationships ended that the people in the relationship were open about these problems.
clv0116 Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 The Age/2 + 7 calc pushes the boundaries but seems ok. My formula is A/A + C -1, where A is my age, and C is the age of consent.
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