Would You Date A Girl 1-2 Years Older Than You?

[Alyssa11]

Totally not crushing on a guy that I just realised is younger than me 🙃

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Okay these responses are making me feel better lol! He’s 22 and I’m 23

[Finchie40]

Absolutely, age is just a number , it’s the chemistry and connection that matters , when people hold age as a deciding factor, they really don’t have a clue what they are talking about , the only people that bitch about age are the people that aren’t in the relationship, the people that don’t mean anything to you , it’s you and your partner Vs. The world is the way I look at it , The only way I would let age stop me from pursuing someone if they were under legal age lol

[TheAfrikan]

A big yes dating is dating as long as we both adults and know what we want.

[Alyssa11]

Love this!

[Jean-Marie_Céline]

Naturally!
I've dated almost exclusively older girls in my life. My fiancée is 27 this year and one of my exes is 34.

[Bright_blue_eyes]

Yes! Absolutely. After you turn 20, I would suggest that age is not all that important any more. Younger or older. In fact, I would encourage both guys and girls to date outside of their age range. It's a great way to see what you like and what you don't like. When I was 24, I had dated a 34 year old women for a short period of time. It was great for me. I learned a lot from her. I was a dip-shit and I didn't have anything to offer her, but I'm sure she knew that going in. When I was 30, I dated a 19 year old girl. Of course, I love that too, but I quickly learned what behaviors I can and can not tolerate. Dr. John Gray suggests that single people should consider dating 100 people before they meet "the one". Of course, no one ever makes it to 100, but it's a good way to keep you from getting discouraged after a few failed relationships. Date the younger guy, enjoy your time together and don't worry about that age difference.

[Alyssa11]

I like this very much. I also dated guys around my age for the most part and then when I dated a guy 6 years older than me things felt soooo different. I use that relationship to help me picture what I want for myself as an individual when I’m his age.

[CaptainOverthink]

After year 20 or so it becomes increasingly evident that age is more a number and less a marker for experience or maturity.
I wouldn't think too much of the age-difference around grown-ups. It's more about who they are, their values and our compatability.

Good luck!☺

[TonyV]

Yes, my girlfriend is 2 years older.

I know it be more "normal" for me to date a girl 5 to 10 years younger than me but seems odd to me, I dont get why guys would want to date someone so young and I dont get why girls want to date someone so old

[Xitomyth]

My hard limit for the age gap is 10 years both ways. I'm 29 by the way. Though I prefer the age deference to be within 3 years for the sake of common interests.

[Alyssa11]

My ex was 6 years older than me and for the first time in my life I felt like the man I was dating was on the same maturity level as me. Most of the time women do mature faster than men.

[Xitomyth]

Women only mature biologically faster, which tends to cause them to mature mentally and emotionally faster/sooner than men by about 2 years, but everyone grows at their own pace. I've met women 3x my age who still act like 15 year old's! But yeah, that is an important factor to be on the same or similar levels for compatibility. Just remember communication is also key on both sides, as in both talking and listening by both (all) people.

[Alyssa11]

Interesting!

[ohshee]

For sure I would and by the way that guy would be a lucky guy

[Alyssa11]

Thanks!

[ohshee]

Mm yes your welcome

[NathanDavis]

I've met women that were 8, and 10 years older than me. It could have been something more for sure, but it wasn't the right timing. The age difference had no substantial effects that could have been a "problem" of any kind.

[MadProfessor95]

Definitely. The older you get, the less an age difference matters. I'm 25 now, and I would have no problem dating a girl a few years younger than me. A 20ish y. o might be a bit of an issue only because we might be at different places in life with different goals, same for someone that is 30ish. But 1-2 years would definitely not be a problem.

[The_Maphio]

1 o 2 years is barely anything when you're barely legal. When you're in your 20s it's as meaningful as a spick of dust, after that, it doesn't even compute.

[devilish-cutie]

guy seems to care less about that than we do. All my life guys I've dated were younger or my age with exception of one that was 3.5 years older and that one was the worst lol

[yourbabygirl921]

I've been with a boy 3 years younger than me and it's totally fine for him he likes older girls. And it's fine for me cuz I truly liked him

[DizzyDesii]

in my opinion, anything less than 5 years is a good gap. Most of my exes were anywhere from same age up to 4 year gap older/younger

[Iron_Man]

No I wouldn't I want to have children one day and don't want to risk it getting serious

[Alyssa11]

what do you mean?

[Iron_Man]

I want to have kids so that requires marrying a woman in her prime that can have them

[Iron_Man]

I don't really have much in common with women my age anyway they're too strict and set in their ways. I don't do well with them. And they get tired easy

[Alyssa11]

Ooooh okay I see what you mean. In my case that wouldn't be a problem I'm 23 lol

[Iron_Man]

Yeah you are perfect ❤

[Alyssa11]

Aww thank you :)

[Iron_Man]

You’re very welcome

[Dazed0N0Confused]

I've dated a guy 2 years younger than me... I'll stick to older thanks

[HawkPerception]

Why would 1-2 years ever be a deal breaker? I would date a girl 10 years older than me if we had chemistry. My ex was also a year older than me.

[exitseven]

I dated a girl who was 3 years older than me. When we first met I was 22 and I told her I was 24. She was 25 and she told me she was 24.

[jamesgoldman]

Both of my ex-partners were 2 years older than me and I would date that age gap again (I was 16, they were 19)

[TheBigGuy9]

1-2 years is NOTHING. Are you kidding? This has to be a trick question?


You might think it does when you’re young, but is there much difference between 54 and 56?

[Dchrls78104]

For me, that would be someone 44 or 45 years old. Yes, I would; it is well within my age range. I actually would rather date such a woman than many younger girls these days.

[Miristheiss]

Sure, I would have.
The oldest I've ever dated was one year older than me.