Girls-Would you date older men?

[Anonymous]

Girls I wanna know if you would date an older man and if you would how much older would you date a guy? Bc my bro for instance married a girl that is 12 years younger than him, I know couples who are married and have 20 years difference between them.

I mean I usually date much younger women typically, but not always, also everyone tells me that I look much younger than I actually am, so thats prob why.

I don't know to me age really doesn't matter that much, I always thought that if two people get along, then why does age matter and if those people really enjoy each other's company, then why worry about our age.

[JackieGraves]

Personally, it would have to be a rare circumstance.

I have nothing against older guys, have met plenty of lively and attractive older guys, but...

The problem is, is that (mind you, I'm not an expert nor am I claiming all older men who date younger women are like this) a lot of times, when someone is specifically searching for a younger woman, it's to fulfill a certain fetish. Now that doesn't mean a sick perverted fetish, but an intimate preference for younger women. With that, I feel a lot of us women would be concerned that A. Once we become a certain age we will no longer be the "sexy, young girlfriend" and B. That we will be at such different stages in our lives that we may end up wanting different things only a few years down the road (e. i him wanting to settle down while she still isn't ready to).

Another thing is how much older the man is. Say myself (I am 21) dates a handsome 40 year old... by the time I am his age he'll be well into his seniors. It would be something that I wouldn't be positive could last.

Again, maybe someone could change my mind in the future, but if I were to talk about the present, I'd say that's how I feel about it for ME PERSONALLY.

Ps. I am sure you are a lovely man.

[JackieGraves]

Note: I do date men a bit older than me. Between 4-5 years. But I figured you were talking about much older men for this question.

[Turtleluv]

Best answer

[JackieGraves]

Thanks love.

[boriblanca2010]

I kinda agree with the senior part

[JackieGraves]

Thanks again. Lol.

[Asker]

Yes I was talking about much older in general, and I have dated girls that are 18 and 20 recently. I think their friends or other people don't tend to like the fact that I am much older. But I know I don't look my age, so I can't help it if younger women get attracted to me, and not even that but that we even connect really well too. So I don't know.

[JackieGraves]

Again, my comment is just how I feel. I feel as a young woman we would eventually run into issues that I listed above, and for me it'd be harder to see going further than a fling.

[Asker]

Well as I have commented in other posts on this question, I have to add this to your comment, its not really a fetish, as so much (plus I never even realized this til tonight too, why I do what I do) I don't want the baggage, I don't want a woman who has 4 or 5 kids that aren't mine or crazy ex's to deal with, or divorce women with kids. This is the primary reason that I would prefer to date younger women, plus the women that are my age don't really seem to be interested in me, bc I look so much younger than them. So that's just my take on it and why I would prefer to date younger women.

[JackieGraves]

If that's how you feel, then by all means. I think that for everyone it's different.

[Asker]

agreed :)

[Anonymous]

I'm 18, and I'm talking to a guy who is 18 years older than I.

[Asker]

So what do you like about the older guy, like what turns you on about him, and what do you expect out of the relationship?

[Opinion Owner]

We just recently started talking. But I can be myself around him. We joke around and just have fun. He is just someone I can be myself around.

[Asker]

Thats awesome, I wish more girls were like you and were more open minded. Thats exactly what relationships are suppose to be, in my opinion

[Account]

... No. 5 years older than me is my limit (at least now that I am 23). I don't want to be with someone who has the ability to control/manipulate me.

[Asker]

Yeah but anyone could do that regardless of age! I think it depends more so on the person to me. I've dated much younger women and sometimes it was great sometimes it wasn't. So it just depends.

[Anonymous]

I'm 43 dating a 28 year old guy. We were former coworkers who became friends and then started dating. He's mature, has a good job, we have similar interests and just simply have fun and enjoy being together. Most people aren't aware that our age difference is as big as it is; he looks a little older than his age and I'm frequently told I look younger than my age.
I think it's really more about your mental age than your chronological age.

[Asker]

I don't know who voted this down, But I totally agree, I think as long as you two get along really well then why not, age is really just a number to me. So I think as long as both of you are cool with it, then who cares what anyone else has to say. Just my two cents

[Anonymous]

I would, the reason girls would is usually because as you grow older you get wiser, smarter and more mature and we're attracted to those qualities. I'm 19 and i would date guys under 24 right now, because i have very little experience and i'd feel kinda intimidated by a such experienced guys, plus we're in really different stages. But who knows, maybe i'll end with someone 13 years older than me

[Asker]

I don't know I look at it differently I wouldn't mind dating younger women bc they don't tend to have all of the baggage older women do, like divorce, a ton of kids, or crazy ex's so that's y I would prefer to date younger women.

[Aleera]

I don't care about age. As long as we connect, communicate well, have passion for each other, and he doesn't treat me like he is a wise teacher then we are fine... I've dated older men and they tend to attract me more.

[Asker]

I agree with you 100% thats how it should be, but sometimes people don't seem to see it that and want to try and interfere with your relationship or potential relationship

[Aleera]

Well these people do they have influence on you or her? Because if they don't. Why do you care?

[Asker]

Oh I don't care one bit, but the last girl I dated she seemed to let her really close friends influence her. Otherwise I don't care at all! I really don't talk to anyone about the relationships... not one bit.

[Aleera]

Then she was unworthy... many people don't seem to realize how it is possible for two with such a big age difference to get along with each other. I've been criticized before. But if I'm determined enough I don't think anyone can make up my mind. Believe that occurs for most of the women

[Asker]

I agree completely, afterwards she tried to get me fired (yes I know I shouldn't date girls I work with) and she starts doing a lot of immature things afterwards, so ur right she really wasn't worth it, plus I found out that she tried to make herself look older as in giving me the perception that she was much older than she actually was. Not only that I found out that almost everything she told me was a lie. So she was def not worth it.

[Aleera]

God!! Endless humiliation for her. How old was she?

[Asker]

I found out later that she was 20 and I totally thought she was 25!

[Aleera]

And she acted like that? Wow. I mean I'm 19 and never acted like that. It's so immature. Anyways...

[Asker]

I know and I had no idea she was like that at all, it like came out of left field!

[lizzyliz33]

Yes, i'd prefer an older guy. They're mature and know what they want. I also find them to be way more attractive. Anything past 35 would be a little too old for me, but I probably would still be up for it depending on the guy.

[Asker]

See I would love to date younger mature women. Bc I don't want the baggage of older women, like divorce or having 4 or 5 kids, and not only that the women my age don't seem to be interested in me bc I look so much younger than my age. Don't get me wrong I do want to settle down, but I don't want to just settle down with just anyone!

[Ki-Ki]

As long as both involved are over 18 I see no problem with large age gaps.. I was 21 when my guy was 32.. Best relationship I've had!! I was attracted to him because he'd already made dumb mistakes and learned from them.

[Asker]

Thats awesome, but many girls don't see it that way. I think women should be more open to dating older men imo! Or have more of an open mind about it.

[Smiley26]

Im 18 id deffinatley date a 40 year old guy its attractive because most are clear on what they want.

[Keyspirits]

I want dat HAWT body ;3

[Asker]

That's very true, most men that are that age do have a clear idea of what they want! Plus most men my age aren't that concerned with looks plus we are much more mature than the men that are around your age. Their attitude and how mature are more important to older men. I know plenty of younger women who act like they are in their 30's bc their maturity level is much higher.

[emmabee11]

Only up to 6 years older but that's my limit, after that older guys are just on a whole other level than me, they want to settle down and stuff, although even guys 6 years older do so i may consider only 4 years older i don't know, but guys any higher than that tend to want to move in and get serious really fast and have babies... NOOOO! i'm too young yet... and my teen years were not good so i have too much to live for yet.

[HoshiOMitte]

Maybe 10 years older? Depends on how much I like the guy really

[Asker]

Thats just it I think women need to be more open minded to who they would date. bc for me I don't really want to date someone my age, bc they typically have a lot of baggage, like a divorce, 4 or 5 kids that aren't even mine. I mean I really don't want to deal with that I would date a girl that had 1 or 2 kids and was willing to have more with me. But not a girl who has 4 or 5 and then doesn't want to have any more kids.

[dancingFOOL97]

I feel like if he's old enough to have fathered me (so 12 years older give or take...) I don't find them attractive anymore. But I'm 17 so that will probably change.

[Anonymous]

Yes why not I'm 28 now but when I was 19 I dated a 67 years old man

[Asker]

Why did you date a guy that much older than you? (just wondering)

[Opinion Owner]

He was really nice to me plus he didn't looked that old (RIP)

[Asker]

That's awesome, I like how open minded you are! : U were really mature for you age at that time!

[Anonymous]

I'm 18. Oldest I'd date is probably 21.
Age matters, but matters less the older you get. For example, someone my age is either still in high school or just graduating, probably still at home, hasn't really experienced adult life yet, while someone 25 could already be graduated from college and is independent.
That's a 7 year difference.
But on the other hand a 25 year old with a 32 year old (7 year diff) are both independent adults.
See what I mean?

[Opinion Owner]

Also I don't like guys who only want younger women.

[Anonymous]

I'm talking to someone who's 12 years older than me.. so yes

[Asker]

Thats awesome!

[Opinion Owner]

I think so I'm 27.. ĺ

[Asker]

what do you like about dating older men? (especially the diff in age)

[Opinion Owner]

he's more stable, has done the growing up thing, he used to be in the military

[AnayaWilliams]

I'm 18 and the highest I'd date is probably 20, the youngest I'd say 18. I don't know why but boys around my age don't seem to show any interest in me.

[Asker]

Thats bc their immature and really have no idea what they want. Guys my age typically know exactly what they want and can make up their minds much quicker. I'd say just be patient and the right guy will come into ur life at the right time.

[dE_logics]

That's cause they're busy dating school girls.

[AnayaWilliams]

I'm not looking to date right now cause I'm too busy with school in the future yes though but not right now. Plus I've been told I'm very mature fir my age. Guys around my age not so much

[AnayaWilliams]

I hope I meet someone in the future that knows exactly what they want. My last relationship wasn't so well. I understand they're Hugh school boys they dint know exactly what they want.

[AnayaWilliams]

*high

[Asker]

yeah I've been there and I totally understand. When I get out of a bad relationship or a relationship that didn't go so well, I typically wait about 6 mos or so to start dating again, but thats just me.

[AnayaWilliams]

My ex cheated on me and used me etc he didn't know what he wanted and still doesn't. He was my first love but I got over him. I want to date someone a bit older in the future when I finish high school.

[Asker]

Well you got plenty of time, I would finish high school first then worry about boys. But I have been cheat on by a girl that I thought I would of married, and we had strong feelings for each other so much so that when we saw each other again, all of those emotions came up again, but neither one acted upon it. But since I was wiser, I felt like if she cheated on me then why wouldn't she do it again?

[Asker]

The second time was 5 years later that we met each other

[AnayaWilliams]

That's what I plan on doing finishing high school and then dating. My ex cheated on me, I told him to go to church he told me to go to hell. I thought he and I would get married too until I found out I was being used. He was my first love but I fell out of love with him. I learned from my mistakes a snow I know what I want.

[AnayaWilliams]

I met my first love in middle school we fated throughout my sophomore year, we dated exactly for five years.

[Pinkbeauty]

no I'm 24 I once tried to date guys online that were 28 25 29 26 27 around those ages and I found a few guys that older were not so nice to me so if I had to date guys it would be a younger guy like between ages 22 or 21 20 18 or 19

[Asker]

Well those guys were idiots if you ask me! I'm a very nice guy and I typically have it so that the girls treat me like crap, who are younger. (but not always of course) I would prefer to date younger women as they don't have a ton of baggage like a divorce or they have 4 kids or etc. So thats just my preference

[Pinkbeauty]

yeah

[Findingmyway]

I have a rule of thumb, if they are old enough to be my father or young enough to be my son they are not the guy for me.

[Kris85]

I would probably go about 10 years older than me, and at my age that's not too different. We would be at similar stages in our lives.

[Asker]

My brother married a girl 12 years younger. Do you think that is too much different? To me I would prefer to date a younger woman as they might have less baggage than an older woman. in my opinion

[Rapunzel2490]

No. Tried it once, and it was fun for about a month. He is 9 years older than me, and I was 18 at the time.

[Asker]

What did you not like about it? Was he a total jerk?

[Rapunzel2490]

No it's just we were in different places in life. It was mostly good sexual chemistry.

[linkywinky]

I only date older men. 4 years max is the oldest I'm willing to go, though.

[Asker]

Why only 4 years?

[harakiri]

Yes! i would love to.

[Asker]

What is appealing to you to have an older man and how much older?

[harakiri]

I don't know, dudes my age don't seem to be interested in me. older guys have it together and are calmer, less... insecure, more understanding. 5-15 years older

[Asker]

yeah thats very true! We do, I like younger women for the fact that the women my age don't seem to be interested in me bc they think I am younger than them. Plus not only that they tend to have a lot more baggage, like they are divorced, or they have like 4 kids, now don't get me wrong I would date a girl with kids, but not 4 kids and etc, tbh I really don't want to mess with all of that.