Girls, Would you date a guy who is 7 years younger?

[Anonymous]

I am 28, he is 21. We meet at uni because I returned to college at 25 to start a second degree.
Consequently, all my friends are substantially younger but I fit in perfectly, I enjoy our lifestyle, however this came up. Having younger friends is not a problem, but dating a guy that younger?
Your opinions will be much appreciated!

No, he is too young.

Yes, love knows no age!

[existing_not_living]

Seeing as how I'm 19 and the guy would be 12, I'm gonna go with a hard no.

Also, he's young and immature. He's at a completely different stage in his life. Do you really want to waste your time dating something that will most likely not work out?

It's different if a woman dates an older man - and I say this not for sexist reasons - but it's because women mature much more quickly than men do. Therefore when they date an older man, his mature is on par with hers whereas if she were to date someone her own age or below, his maturity level would be below hers.

I would date a guy maybe up to 2 years younger than me, but that's highly unlikely these days. I would prefer an older man.

[redeyemindtricks]

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#fuckyeahbby

For a long-lasting relationship/marriage, though, those are some REALLY long odds... at least if you value *any* of the things that women usually value in a husband (as opposed to just a boyfriend or a fling).
But... fuck it, let the good times roll. You only live once, and yr lovers are (or damn well *should* be) some of yr most treasured memories.

Go for it.

[samhradh_leannan]

At this point in my life, a guy seven years younger than me would be way too young. It wouldn't work at all. But your situation is slightly different, so if the guy truly is a good match, it's not necessarily a bad idea. Just be careful and take it slow.

[lostgirl_searching]

I voted B. Only because I put myself in your shoes, if I was your age or older I would definitely date someone younger. At 24 I can't date someone 7 years younger than me, but my boyfriend is 4 years younger than me.
If you like him and sees him as a great S/O go for it.

[Miyumi]

Uh... at this stage in my life: a definite NO. I'm 20, he'd be 13 o. o my god no way in hell that is 5 years of dating someone that is underage, I can't. I don't even see myself dating a 13 y/o who just started high school.

Perhaps when I'm older, like 65 and he's 55 that would be different, but right now I can't. Don't wanna, feels ethically wrong.

[turbosandheels]

I have dated guys younger than me and it has never worked out but that it mostly because I am a very mature person for my age. The last guy I dated with 3 years younger and very selfish and immature. It has turned me off from dating guys younger than me, at least for a while.

[hailey_mailman]

I would argue that it's best to stay with someone near your own age usually because there's a better chance of matching maturity and worldly view points when that's the case, but I suppose if you guys really see no issue in that with the age gap and you're both legal, it shouldn't be an issue

[Sami365]

You're both adults; go ahead. Some problems might arise because of the age gap, but depending on your personalities, it could work. If you like him, date him. It's nothing permanent so I think it's fine.

[Sami365]

And to answer the question, I wouldn't because that would make the person 13 and I am not a pedo. If I was your age though, then I would be open to dating a 21 year old.

[Anonymous]

Nooo that would make him 15 lol waaay to weird! My auntie and uncle have 10 years between them and have been together for 30+ years now I think. I've never so much as liked anyone younger than me though, always fallen for older guys. My boyfriend is 4 years older than me.

[WaterRat]

I love younger guys. Who brought it up? It's worth a try, age difference is always awkward. If it doesn't work then it's not meant to be. There are always girls who date younger than that.

[navychick2006]

I prefer to stick to men my own age or older however, it's not to say that I'm averse to it. If you like each other, what's the problem?

[TacosRAwesome]

I would date someone so young for fun but not for seriousness. I'm 26, so I assume that at 28 I would be looking for something long term, and at 21 he is still too young to settle down so I rather we either stay friends.