I've seen some attractive older men, but I just can't see me being anywhere close to the same place in life as someone 20, 25, 30 years older than me. And the thought of someone being old enough to be my dad? No way.

haha. I've known some older men who are just as immature if not more than some younger guys.

I agree with red on this one!!! I could never date a man considerably younger than myself. Heck the ones my age still ain't grown enough for my liking. I want the man to be in charge for the most part...or the dominant figure as red stated! I don't have time to play around with boys!!!

I don't have much in common with someone my age. I'm a little more settled so I've been wondering if older is better compared to younger, but I think at this point it's less about age and more about experiences, comfort level, and compatibility. I would probably avoid dating anyone more than 4 years younger.

When you get into the 60's four years younger is hardly worth mentioning. In the 70s, 8os or 90s its basically only a matter of what kind of shape you are in, rather than numbers.

At 19, my older man was late 30's. At 62, my younger man might be 45 or 55. At 70, he might be 50 or 60. But I plan to be in good shape at 70. I still wouldn't rule out older men, if they are still in good health and interested in a date.

I have no medical problems, no diseases, I still have most of my teeth, and I don't take any illegal or prescription drugs. Wow now that's information for the profile of an older person.

Yeah, a few years age difference is not going to matter as much when someone is older compared to younger. In the end, it's going to come down to other things besides age whether it will work. Although I can appreciate the appeal of someone younger, I wouldn't date someone younger just because they're young or younger. Doesn't appeal to me. Maturity matters more than age ever will, at least for me. I'm more concerned about whether I can have a conversation with someone, and whether there's enough similarities or interests between us to make it work.

Conversations are nice yes, but I can get that on mingle. LOL

What I would be looking for is chemistry AND conversation. Doing fun things..(safe but fun though) I'm too out of shape still to jump out of airplanes and climb mountains.

I would love to go to a resort hotel, drink fresh squeezed orange juice, float in a pool by a water fall, have room service, go to the spa, get a massage, go dancing, play a few rounds of black jack, have a fabulous meal, walk in the park, take a leisurely boat ride up the river of bliss.

I don't think age has any bearing on chemistry jeanniebean!

I'm right there with you, Lori!

No, but there is life outside of the bedroom. I'm quite sure.

true

but I think once u start getting to know someone on here it's easy to forget their age - so I agree with whomever said (back in the beginning) that just go with the people you get along with and don't worry too much about age as long as the difference is in ur comfort zone (I added that part)This makes sense to me

I usually end up talking to people who share a similar taste in music or some other interest regardless of their age

it doesn't always turn into anything romantic but sometimes it does - unless they really are just too young or wanting casual encounters which the younger guys hitting on us usually do specifically for that (but not always)

Yeah, but that life ain't as much fun as the one inside

same ol criteria...

-consenting

-adults

To each their own. Who isn't looking for chemistry? Everyone is.

Each person has different things they're looking for. And conversations, at least for me, are more than posts on a computer screen. I prefer talking with people and getting to know them without the technology.

Good conversation skills are underrated.

Yes, that would be nice. You should try Skype! I talked for over an hour with a friend in Russia and we could see each other in real time. It was awesome.

I live in a remote area so I would have to travel 50-300 miles to have a conversation in person. Unless I found someone in my small home town. That's pretty unlikely.

Ah, I see what you mean.

yeah younger men are more fun

I kept an open mind when I was dating fervently and dated a few younger men. It didn't go well in the end. I could not with good conscience get serious with them because I could not and did not want to start a family even though they said they didn't want children. I felt I was blocking them from finding someone their age who could have children and start a family with them.

I do have to say though that there are some very mature and extremely fun young men out there.

I still have the stamp on my head that says "young men please apply here" but I have been turning them down.

Just my take on it.

Age is not at all a matter in dating.i think more younger ones were attracted to you than older ones choose whom you can love.....

Erm... I am in good shape and bad at the same time. I was told by my cardiologist (he did not tell me but I heard him dictate the letter about me when I was on the threadder), that I was extremely muscular; yet I have at least 70 lbs of extra fat, and unfortunately it's in the wrong spots (not on my penis).

I bicycle at least 10 Km (6 miles) every day. I threw away my car, and also take buses, which means at times standing in one spot for an our (half hour waiting for the bus, and another 20-30 minutes of standing inside the bus).

Yet I take pills for several diseases, such as cardiovascular ones, diabetes, and prostate problems.

And yes, it is true I want thirty-year olds, but then again, I would settle for a twenty-year old, too, or two. One has to be flexible, and one needs to be realistic, which means he has to compromise sometimes.