madjac74 Posted December 27, 2016 Posted December 27, 2016 No there aren't. If a woman is single in her 30s and 40s, more often than not it's for good reason. There is something there that's repelling men. Quality women are in demand, and they simply do not stay single that long. But you are a 30 year old man....single...good grief ... i can certainly see why you are not dating women your age
TheTraveler Posted December 27, 2016 Posted December 27, 2016 (edited) OP don't sweat it.... I started dating my husband when he just turned 20 and I was 26 three months after that........we have been together coming up 27 years Jan.15th. Interesting. Good to know EDIT: You give a ton of advice for someone who's been in a relationship for 27 years I find that VERY interesting Edited December 27, 2016 by TheTraveler
smackie9 Posted December 27, 2016 Posted December 27, 2016 Interesting. Good to know EDIT: You give a ton of advice for someone who's been in a relationship for 27 years I find that VERY intersting I'm 52.....I have had all kinds of relationships before meeting my husband.....he's not my first LTR. He's not my first young'un I have dated either. Not my first rodeo.......
TheTraveler Posted December 27, 2016 Posted December 27, 2016 I'm 52.....I have had all kinds of relationships before meeting my husband.....he's not my first LTR. He's not my first young'un I have dated either. Not my first rodeo....... You have zero experience dating in the digital age
TheTraveler Posted December 27, 2016 Posted December 27, 2016 I'm 52.....I have had all kinds of relationships before meeting my husband.....he's not my first LTR. He's not my first young'un I have dated either. Not my first rodeo....... Let's be real smackie, that last time you were single was 1990
smackie9 Posted December 27, 2016 Posted December 27, 2016 You have zero experience dating in the digital age How people feel about each other and how relationships work hasn't changed. Jealousy, love, infidelity, sex, etc.....still the same crap. The OP asked a simple question about 3 years age difference...I hardly see that having any relation to the invention of the internet or texting. 1
TheTraveler Posted December 27, 2016 Posted December 27, 2016 How people feel about each other and how relationships work hasn't changed. Jealousy, love, infidelity, sex, etc.....still the same crap. The OP asked a simple question about 3 years age difference...I hardly see that having any relation to the invention of the internet or texting. Dating has changed since you were a single woman
smackie9 Posted December 27, 2016 Posted December 27, 2016 Dating has changed since you were a single woman The only thing that has changed is how people contact each other.....other than that the problems that people come here with is the same old same old. I will say this tho, the one thing I notice is that guy have no ballz to approach a woman in person. They hide behind text messages. Fail.
TheTraveler Posted December 27, 2016 Posted December 27, 2016 The only thing that has changed is how people contact each other.....other than that the problems that people come here with is the same old same old. Nope Sorry smackie
basil67 Posted December 27, 2016 Posted December 27, 2016 3 years is not a big gap... but in my opinion women don't seem to age well past 32. Men seem to do good until about 50 something and then one day wake up looking 70. I used to say this. Then last year, I went to my 30yr high school reunion. The majority of the women were looking much better than the majority of men. I was quite shocked. And no, I don't live in an area where there is much plastic surgery. 2
smackie9 Posted December 27, 2016 Posted December 27, 2016 Nope Sorry smackie :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::lmao:Save
Author Newcitygirl Posted December 27, 2016 Author Posted December 27, 2016 How people feel about each other and how relationships work hasn't changed. Jealousy, love, infidelity, sex, etc.....still the same crap. The OP asked a simple question about 3 years age difference...I hardly see that having any relation to the invention of the internet or texting. This. Thank you. This topic has gotten way off topic. Another thread should have been made.
stillafool Posted December 27, 2016 Posted December 27, 2016 You can ridicule me if you like, but the fact is, this is the way dating is for men in their 30s. Once guys get at or near this age, single women of quality basically disappear, and they have no choice but to "date down" in age. And a lot of young women prefer older men. If it's that bad for guys in their 30's why aren't they already married if they are a great catch? Hmmm, isn't that what you expect for women that age? Women that age probably think there is something wrong with you. This Thanksgiving I went to a dinner where the woman's son was 34 dating a girl of 19. This guy has a son who is 12 and I swear the 12 year old son and the 19 year old gf seemed that they had far more in common than she did with the 34 year old bf. It was just weird.
Redguitar35 Posted December 27, 2016 Posted December 27, 2016 (edited) If it's that bad for guys in their 30's why aren't they already married if they are a great catch? Hmmm, isn't that what you expect for women that age? Women that age probably think there is something wrong with you. It's because it takes men a lot longer than women to become good catches. Men hit their peak attractiveness in their 30s and 40s, whereas women peak in their 20s (sorry older ladies). As a guy in your 20s, you don't have any money, no confidence, you're not yet good at flirting and sex, etc. The things that make men attractive to women, you don't really have in your 20s. I'm single, but I've had more sex partners the past year than I did my whole life before I turned 30. I've had 20s women tell me they prefer not to date guys their own age because they're immature, etc. Even OP is hesitant about dating this younger dude. There's plenty of statistics that show men tend to marry younger and vice versa and that the older women get, the less likely they are to marry. Edited December 27, 2016 by Redguitar35
RecentChange Posted December 27, 2016 Posted December 27, 2016 Three years isn't a big deal. My husband is two years younger than me and we met in our 20's.
Jersey born raised Posted December 27, 2016 Posted December 27, 2016 Slight T/J. A lot of guys who are great catches simply are not getting married. I have read many articles on the subject but don't know the answer. Perhaps it is because woman are more reluctant so don't push? Both my nephews are breaking age thirty. Have great jobs, own their own homes, have worked for the same company for close to a decade, and have college degrees. In both cases they either have had or are in a LTR with no desire to "explore" their options. They are fine with the old Katherine Hepburn quote "man and woman should never live together, rather live close and visit often". At 61 I am amazed at the change.
stillafool Posted December 27, 2016 Posted December 27, 2016 It's because it takes men a lot longer than women to become good catches. Men hit their peak attractiveness in their 30s and 40s, whereas women peak in their 20s (sorry older ladies). So says you. I think men in their 20's are hot! My 24 year old nephew is certainly not having any problems getting women of all ages. There's plenty of statistics that show men tend to marry younger and vice versa and that the older women get, the less likely they are to marry. So if men marry younger women obviously think younger men are attractive. You contradicted yourself on that one.
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