Age is just a number. But, relative positions in life are really important to a relationship. If he's 18 and precocious and well-established, it could work. But if he's the standard 18-year-old, recent high school graduate (or still in high school), it won't work. Even so, this has to be posted. <object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vo4kDrWBa6c&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vo4kDrWBa6c&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>
I'm 5 years younger than my wife. When we met, I was 23 and she was 28. She makes a bigger deal out of it than I do, but I think that is partly because women tend to deal with getting older much worse than guys. Every once in a while she'll say something like, "Oh my god. When I was 17, you were TWELVE" and get sort of grossed out by it. My response is usually something like, "Don't worry, babe. I still would have hit it." As moes pointed out, like all things it depends on the person. I have been told before that I was much more mature than my age would indicate in my early 20s. For that reason, during most of your day-to-day regular relationship stuff, my wife (g/f then) didn't really even think about it because we were on the same page. Ultimately, that is all that matters. Unless you are dating a guy that is 65 and has ugly, old balls. Gross.
Age is nothing but a number, as they say... IMHO, it depends on the maturity level of the person...I've always dated around my age, never above, for some strange reason...Well, I try to not date anyone > 4 years older but younger, I have no limit... Like people have said, it doesn't matter how old they, they all have the potential to be immature if they're not ready for a relationship... Just hit it and quit it...
To support my previous statement, we've heard a few accounts of guys here who have gone out with older women, but no post (so far) of a guy going out with a much-younger girl.
old as i've gone is 7. she was 20. Couldnt stand talking to her, but "talking" isnt exactly what we did a lot of .
I don't think people should have restrictions on what age they can or they can't date. Age is just a measurement of how long you've been out of your mother's womb in relation to the earth's spinning around the sun. Lady_Di, I bet that anyone who says: "I don't like [insert your restriction here, like 'short guys']" will meet that person and commit a self-fulfilling prophecy. You will stop thinking about AGE, HEIGHT, HAIR COLOR, and other kinds of traits, as you get older and wiser (or as your train starts to leave and your biological clock starts ticking away) . EDIT: to answer your questions, I've dated 12 years above my age... she was divorced with 2 kids and I was 20. That was in 1995 or 1994, I forget. I dated 4 months older in high school. Women seem more mature when you're younger.
for me my limit is either 3 years younger or older, I'm 25 also, 22 is right for me because they have passed "i'm gong to drink everyday till when I turn 21" stage, and hopefully stop going the clubs every weekend. 28 is my eldest, cause, well I just can't see myself dating anybody thats as old as my sister, who is 4 1/2 years older than me. for the record, my last and only gf was 8 months older than me, so not much of an age difference there, although she dumped me when she turned 25 and hit her "quarter life crises" As for age difference, all that it matters is you preference. For you lady_di, the only thing I would be concerned about is how genuine he could be and not just "hey i'm going out with an older chick" type guy.
That people even glance at an older woman with a younger man, when it wouldn't merit a glance in the reverse, just points out the sexism that still exists in our society.
The thing is men are supposed to be attracted younger women because they are more fertile. There is a reason we are not attracted to old ladies. It is completely biological.
I dont think it makes much of a difference. I USED to think it was a big deal, but then I dated a girl 7 years younger than me and we got along great.
Age and maturity usually go hand in hand. I'm 32 and the last 3 girls I dated were 23, 21 and 23. None of them worked out and looking back I can see that both age and maturity had alot to do with it.
This is the rule: Your age divided by two, plus seven. So (25/2)+7=19.5... Too young for, sorry. LOL.. Exactly Cool Guy.
as a 26 year old, i seriously doubt i would ever date an 18 year old.... odds are we'd just be at different points in our lives. but i would definitely have sex with them. and have.
I've been dating a 28 yr old. I'm 42. So far, the only problem is that she's an attorney. So, not only do I get roped into debates born from the irrational female mind, but I also get the joy arguing and never ever winning.
when i was 19 i lived for a year with a woman who was 35. she had four kids too, although they didn't live with us. her oldest daughter was 16, just three years younger than me. not nearly as hot as her mom though. my wife is 5 years younger- we've been together 21 years now, so i'd say it's working.
