Raindrop100 Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 Hi ladies, do you mind dating a man younger than you? What is your tolerable age gap? Men may give me your input as well-from men's point of view-dating an older woman.
Art_Critic Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 Hi ladies, do you mind dating a man younger than you? What is your tolerable age gap? Men may give me input as well-from men's point of view-dating an older woman. Until I was 40 I have ALWAY'S dated older women..and never dated someone younger than myself.. but just by a few years no more than 4-5 years.. But as I moved into my 40's I started dating women that were a little younger than me.. As I still want to have kids one day..
Author Raindrop100 Posted January 23, 2006 Author Posted January 23, 2006 Don't you feel stressed dating a woman (who may physically looks older than you)?
Art_Critic Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 Don't you feel stressed dating a woman (who may physically looks older than you)? No.. Not at all.. I have always like the maturity of an older woman.. I also live a fairly structured responsible life and have always found that the older/mature women understand my life/job/business better and can roll with the punches
Milo Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 When I was about 35, I dated a woman who was around 45, maybe a bit older. Her friends immediately questioned the relationship. It derailed rather quickly on its own, I might add. I think that had to do with the two of us not mixing well that way. Oddly enough, we let that whole business pass and went back to being friends. She met a very nice guy more her age and they got married. Nice ending.
Milo Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 No.. Not at all.. I have always like the maturity of an older woman.. They aren't all mature. Ha ha ha.
Author Raindrop100 Posted January 23, 2006 Author Posted January 23, 2006 Hi I have heard men said they like women to be "mature" at some points in time and "immature" at another point in time. How would you interpret this?
justagirliegirl Posted January 23, 2006 Posted January 23, 2006 It is only an issue if you make it one. If you get along and see eye to eye on things then no big deal.
Raven1845 Posted February 6, 2006 Posted February 6, 2006 Don't you feel stressed dating a woman (who may physically looks older than you)? Not all "older women" look physically older. I'm usually guessed to be anywhere from 9 to 14 years younger than I really am. I am a non-traditional college student and I've never had a problem dating guys even 15 years younger than I am without anyone being able to tell a difference in our ages. I think appearance is all in how one takes care of themselves. I've seen many women who are 10 to 15 years younger than I am actually look older than I do, so please don't think age and appearance actually have anything to do with each other. And even when one partner looks much older than the other, what does it really matter? As to your original question, I don't think age should matter when it comes to chemistry. If you're into someone and they're into you, and you're both of legal age, I say go for it! I don't think anyone should limit themselves with age issues (unless jail-time would be a result). If you're compatible, what does age really matter? Just because one is older, it does not guarantee maturity. AND Just because one is younger, it does not guarantee immaturity. It's all in the person.
blind_otter Posted February 6, 2006 Posted February 6, 2006 Not all "older women" look physically older. I'm usually guessed to be anywhere from 9 to 14 years younger than I really am. I am a non-traditional college student and I've never had a problem dating guys even 15 years younger than I am without anyone being able to tell a difference in our ages. Woah! Ain't no way in HELL I would date a dude whose 15 years younger than me. Heck no. I think I would continually be boping the dude on the head. Of course, right now a guy who is 15 years younger than me would be 11, so there you go. But I know this lady who is dating a guy who is 13 years younger than her. She's 36. I am always saying she must have the patience of a saint. I can't date a 23 year old man to save my life and I'm not that far away in age. I guess the keyword here is compatibility. But I think it's prolly also personal preference. I prefer men who are older than me. In fact I refuse to date men under 30. Just a rule of mine.
Raven1845 Posted February 6, 2006 Posted February 6, 2006 Woah! Ain't no way in HELL I would date a dude whose 15 years younger than me. Heck no. I think I would continually be boping the dude on the head. Of course, right now a guy who is 15 years younger than me would be 11, so there you go. hahaha Yes, there are those that one would want to bop on the head. Those are the ones I'm not interested in. Like I said, maturity and immaturity know no age. I do prefer not to go any younger than an 11 year difference if the relationship is going to be long-term. I've only had one truly meaningful relationship with someone that much younger than I. The others I've only dated. I don't seek out young guys, they just seem to like me. I date guys I'm interested in, regardless whether they're younger, my age, or older. My attraction is to the particular man, not his age. I do agree that my emotional experiences with older men have been MUCH better.
roxy_1980 Posted February 6, 2006 Posted February 6, 2006 I'm dating a guy who is 4 years younger than me. I'm 25, he's 21. I like the fact that he's fun and spontaneous. All the guys my age are too serious and I tend to get bored quickly with them. Never seriously dated anyone my age or older. I might never.
clandestinidad Posted February 6, 2006 Posted February 6, 2006 I dont think I'd date anyone younger than me. Right now my cutoff point is around 28, I'm 24. We had some family friends years ago, she was 12 yrs older than him. They never had any children, but they decided to adopt 2 older Russian girls to send them to college. He ended up pulling a Woody Allen and had an affair with one of them!!! LOL The couple divorced, and I dont know if he's still with the Russian mail order bride or not
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