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Topic: Age Differences and Dating
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Wed 05/04/11 07:13 AM
Does age matter to you? Is there a specific age range you go for when dating?

Would you date someone 5 years older/younger than you? What about 10, 15 or 20 years older/younger?

Do you often tell people that age is just a number and want people to think the same way? Or, do you feel that you actually have more in common with those who are closer to your age?

Do you prefer to date someone who is older, younger or the same age as you?

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Wed 05/04/11 07:23 AM
Does age matter to you?
no
Is there a specific age range you go for when dating?
no
Would you date someone 5 years older/younger than you?
yes
What about 10, 15 or 20 years older/younger?
yes
Do you often tell people that age is just a number and want people to think the same way?
no, it makes no difference to me how they feel
Or, do you feel that you actually have more in common with those who are closer to your age?
no
Do you prefer to date someone who is older, younger or the same age as you?
i prefer someone the opposite sex as me

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Wed 05/04/11 07:26 AM
hummmm..thinking..
youngest..
I would devour that :wink: laugh

so ..yea..15 or more either way..younger or older.

Depends on attraction, to the person.

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Wed 05/04/11 07:27 AM
i prefer someone the opposite sex as me



(ese)laugh drinker drinker drinker


me too.laugh pitchfork

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Wed 05/04/11 07:28 AM

Does age matter to you?


Yes.

Is there a specific age range you go for when dating?


Yes.

Would you date someone 5 years older than you?


Yes.

What about 15 or 20 years older?


No.

What about 1-5, 10, 15 or 20 years younger?


No.


TexasScoundrel's photo
Wed 05/04/11 07:32 AM
I don't concern myself with the age of the women I date. I just start a conversation with anyone I think looks interesting and see where it goes. However, it seems the ones I connect with most often are in their early 20s. That's roughly 30 years younger than myself.

People often think I'm my date's father, but I don't mind.

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Wed 05/04/11 07:33 AM
I think it totally depends on the maturity of the partner. Im 41 but would have no issues dating someone much younger "if" they were mature and had it together. I would not go much older than I only for the fact that I have two very young daughters that I care for full time and I truly believe that a younger woman would be a better fit for them to accept as a mother.

mssilverfox's photo
Wed 05/04/11 07:52 AM
I have no problem dating someone a little younger but won't date younger than my kids (out of respect for them) and my oldest is 49..So I would say I am comfortable with someone 57+.. Recently dated someone 3 years,older than I, he had a hard time keeping up...lol

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Wed 05/04/11 08:24 AM

Does age matter to you? Is there a specific age range you go for when dating?


Age, per se, in and of itself, no. Age, as it relates to having children, yes. This is strictly percentage math -- a 30-year-old is more likely to have had kids than a 20-year-old.

As I am not interested in dating anyone with kids, I have to figure this sort of thing in. I have found that the cutoff point seems to be around 24 -- that is, the number of women over 24 who don't have kids is so small that it's statistically insignificant (at least on dating sites).


Would you date someone 5 years older/younger than you? What about 10, 15 or 20 years older/younger?


Assuming they didn't have kids, the age is of no real consequence. I have dated 16 years older, 16 years younger.


Do you often tell people that age is just a number and want people to think the same way?


I do think of age as just a number, in that it doesn't actually tell you much about a person other than how many times they've ridden the planet around the sun. I find the "age = maturity" argument specious, and the "similar life experience due to similar age" argument just as inaccurate.

As for what other people think about it, it's none of my concern.


Or, do you feel that you actually have more in common with those who are closer to your age?


I really don't feel I have much of anything in common with people closer to my own age.


Do you prefer to date someone who is older, younger or the same age as you?


Right now, I'm only looking younger....


soufiehere's photo
Wed 05/04/11 08:25 AM

Does age matter to you?
As much as freckles.

Is there a specific age range
you go for when dating?
No, open range works for me.

Would you date someone 5 years
older/younger than you? What
about 10, 15 or 20 years older/younger?
My first husband was 21 years older
than me.
My second was 21 years younger than me.


Do you often tell people that age
is just a number and want people
to think the same way?
Why would I lie?

Or, do you feel that you actually
have more in common with those who
are closer to your age?
I find commonalities often mean
very little. Too nebulous.


Do you prefer to date someone who is
older, younger or the same age as you?
No preferences. I am happy if their
arms do not graze the ground when they
are walking upright.


lilott's photo
Wed 05/04/11 08:39 AM
Don't forget the "generation gap". Younger people have a whole different set of values.

fireflysgirl's photo
Wed 05/04/11 10:49 AM

Does age matter to you?
no
Is there a specific age range you go for when dating?
no
Would you date someone 5 years older/younger than you?
yes
What about 10, 15 or 20 years older/younger?
yes
Do you often tell people that age is just a number and want people to think the same way?
no, it makes no difference to me how they feel
Or, do you feel that you actually have more in common with those who are closer to your age?
no
Do you prefer to date someone who is older, younger or the same age as you?
i prefer someone the opposite sex as me



^this basically sums it up, except @ this point in my life I am leaning toward finding someone older than myself! I want someone settled that isn't still finding himself and not looking for me to take care of him. I am sick of being wife, mommy, business manager, etc for 2 people and want someone independent like myself! Hopefully, if he has children they are outta diapers and he has a mature relationship with their mother.
Doesn't necessarily mean he will be older than me, but my best bet is to look for those say 5-10 yrs my senior!

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Wed 05/04/11 11:24 AM
Does age matter to you?


Yes

Is there a specific age range you go for when dating?


Normally 10 years either way....

Would you date someone 5 years older than you?


Yes

What about 15 or 20 years older?


Maybe just depends if the chemistry is there or not and how well we get along........but normally I do not even look for those that much older then I'm...

What about 1-5, 10, 15 or 20 years younger?


I would try to stick to max at 12 years younger. I would never date anyone that was around the same age as my kids......

Mostly due to those that are more then 12 years younger then me want kids. Mine are grown would rather their kids are at least teenages or above......



Age is what each person takes it at and what they can live with... If it works for them then that is great. I don't have a problem with who others date nor a say so I only worry about what I can live with and can deal with.

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Wed 05/04/11 11:47 AM

Does age matter to you? Is there a specific age range you go for when dating?

Would you date someone 5 years older/younger than you? What about 10, 15 or 20 years older/younger?

Do you often tell people that age is just a number and want people to think the same way? Or, do you feel that you actually have more in common with those who are closer to your age?

Do you prefer to date someone who is older, younger or the same age as you?




it matters to me, only as a mom who takes her children into consideration


specifically, I wouldnt date anyone not at LEAST a decade older than my oldest child (at this point that would mean at least 29)
, because I would expect a potential life partner to be a step parent and I dont want it to be too unfairly awkward for my kids



I often tell people age is just a number, biological age is not nearly as important as emotional/intellectual maturity, except when there are potential stepchildren involved,,,


at this point, I am not choosing to date(Still not divorced), but when I do I just hope they are above 30 and SANE....lol

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Wed 05/04/11 12:28 PM
hi how are you guys

metalwing's photo
Wed 05/04/11 01:19 PM
The vinyl in blow up dolls tends to crack with age. This aging problem can be reduced by the application of silicone grease but dates with cracks and silicone are a different topic.

LadyOfMagic's photo
Wed 05/04/11 02:53 PM

Does age matter to you? Is there a specific age range you go for when dating?

Would you date someone 5 years older/younger than you? What about 10, 15 or 20 years older/younger?

Do you often tell people that age is just a number and want people to think the same way? Or, do you feel that you actually have more in common with those who are closer to your age?

Do you prefer to date someone who is older, younger or the same age as you?

Yes age matters to me..If a guy is my mom's age or older..yup..that's too damned old..lol..and believe it or not..I've not only gotten notes from guys my mom's age..BUT I've even notes from guys old enough to be my grandfather..lol.

s1owhand's photo
Wed 05/04/11 03:15 PM
I only date them if their age is a prime number.

ohiostate13's photo
Wed 05/04/11 03:19 PM
It does if based on the fact is that I want a child or children someday.

Younger than me depends, they would have to have their head on straight and be mature enough for a real meaningful relationship

EquusDancer's photo
Wed 05/04/11 03:51 PM

Does age matter to you? Is there a specific age range you go for when dating?

Would you date someone 5 years older/younger than you? What about 10, 15 or 20 years older/younger?

Do you often tell people that age is just a number and want people to think the same way? Or, do you feel that you actually have more in common with those who are closer to your age?

Do you prefer to date someone who is older, younger or the same age as you?


Yes, 32+, younger - no. I'm okay up to 15 years older, though I'd prefer no more then 10.

I really do believe age is just a number, but I find it's a maturity thing, which is why I've stopped dating younger. I don't care what anyone else does, so long as they're happy about it.

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