From what I see, he throws subtle signs of interest towards me, but overall, I feel like we are both afraid to do anything because of my age (obviously makes sense) but I've just hid it back and am just waiting on the days to pass so I can finally take it a step further. As of next week, we will see each other again and want to know from an older gentleman's perspective, what should I talk to him about. What are some conversation starters I can use without weirding him out? Since there will be a lot of older men at the event, I want to be as low of this as possible so nobody catches on to him and I conversing and assuming other things. My goal isn't to date him illegally but date him when I am legal. But just to break the ice between us as acquaintances and get closer so I dont ask the guy out and he stares at me blankly stating "we haven't gotten to know each other much yet".
HELP! I need some advice?

From what I see, he throws subtle signs of interest towards me, but overall, I feel like we are both afraid to do anything because of my age (obviously makes sense) but I've just hid it back and am just waiting on the days to pass so I can finally take it a step further. As of next week, we will see each other again and want to know from an older gentleman's perspective, what should I talk to him about. What are some conversation starters I can use without weirding him out? Since there will be a lot of older men at the event, I want to be as low of this as possible so nobody catches on to him and I conversing and assuming other things. My goal isn't to date him illegally but date him when I am legal. But just to break the ice between us as acquaintances and get closer so I dont ask the guy out and he stares at me blankly stating "we haven't gotten to know each other much yet".
- I answered a similar question to this the other day.
the important things to bear in mind:
a younger girl chasing an older guy is okay
an older guy chasing a younger girl (sub 20) is always risky and needs discussed with friends, family.
Being attracted to someone because of age, is personally wrong.
an older guy will be nervous about rejection, yeah we may be experienced but we have a paranoia voice sitting there ready to say ‘I told you so’, when she laughs and says ‘me with a guy your age 😂😂’
its really about just being open and clear with what you talk about.
background on each of you.
usual small talk, ask about his kids (if he has any)
avoid talking over much about age, it gets weird and reminds you just how older you are.
try and find something that makes you compatible, because if you do not have anything compatible then it will be very hard to maintain a relationship with a large age gap…
The other big things are friends and family on your side, their reactions and also on his side his kids reaction to him dating a far younger girl.
How will you introduce him to your parents?
is he older or younger than your parents?
there is a fair bit tbh.Is this still revelant?
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- Go by what your heart says and if you and the guy get along just make small conversation keep it casual, ask him things he likes to do, what kind of weather
he likes, ask him if he has any sports he is into and people need not to let opinion
if they are going to be rudeIs this still revelant?You can ask him what type of movies he likes ( Comedy, Romantic, Mystery, True to life, etc )
Ask him if he likes shooting pool, going bowling, Trust me when I was age 35 I dated a
An 18-year-old girl and we kissed held hands , cuddled it wasn't about sex@Asker You're Welcome :) These are pointers and starters
Ask the guy if he likes to play card games, board games, ask him if he is a gamer?- Show All Show Less
@Asker As an Older Guy, I'm into things such as music from all generies, Phil Collins, Al Greene, Billy Paul, The Supremes, Little Anthony and the Imperials
@Asker - I would feel Happy and not Confused also ask him what kind of foods he likes
does he like to cook, does he prefer having someone cook for him@Asker Maybe ask what kind of food he likes, heck it takes nothing to make Spaghetti and Meatsauce and a Garden Salad, Garlic Bread
@Asker - I like when a younger Woman smiles at me it makes me feel good
and it's a good feeling to know cause I fear rejection , I will admit I had a
younger crush on girl who I lost contact with and I fell to pieces over her- Asker11 mo
Well, this guy... we met a year ago on one night and we didn't really had a reason to meet each other after that, I didn't have ability to meet him again until this year and I have some members of the organization that allowed me to come along as a guest for further events. I remember the look on every guy in the event just gawking but my eyes were fixated on him the whole time. So I think if I smile to him and put my attention to him, maybe he will get a clue.
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- You have plenty of time to wait and keep getting to know him. Do not rush at 17 turning 18 to try and date this guy, he may not even see things the same way.
It s very hard to make an older guy fall in love, only nature itself can help. If he is very good he probably can't even imagine you that way yet.
In a year or 2 he might.
Keep hi on the hook but don't push him into anything especially at your age.
Also at your age it maybe just a passing fancy that you might get over later. That is why you must go slowly with such an important thing.
And don't let immature jealous younger men have any affect on you if this is a lasting feeling you have.
And remember the internet is the worst place to ask for advice. The place is full of trolls and degenerates.Is this still revelant?- Asker11 mo
Yeah, that's true. I really want to take my time with this guy... I really enjoy everything about him. Since I met him a year ago, I always thought about him when we stopped meeting. When we finally saw each other again, I was very ecstatic. I heard that if it takes too long to make a move they may just move on but I'm unsure of that now that you mention that I shouldn't rush this... which is all true.
- Asker11 mo
I... just really want him to feel like there is someone who likes him with flaws or not. When he joked when we were shaking hands and waiting for a picture to be taken, he said "wow, I haven't held a woman's hand for this long since my ex-wife" I looked at him and smiled, he smiled back. I want him to feel as special as I think he is. I want to at least spend time with him, to share some memories together... it makes me happy to think about him. :,)
He is not too old, it could be love, a potential for a family.
A girlfriend of mine, her dad met a chick younger than his daughter, my girlfriend, and he was 50 something and they had a beautiful baby together.
I wish my dad would find a new love.
I also knew a couple that spent a long life together, he died at 91, not because of old age but because she kept him so happy, he had too much energy that she got old and tired and decided to break up with him and his broken heart killed him.
She was 17 when they met and he was 54.
Also when Eva Braun met Hitler, she was 17 and he was 43.
Older men are so hot too, caring, sensitive, masculine, wise, intelligent and so much more.
And so romantic...
I hope all the best for you with this guy.
And never let anybody try to knock you for it.
You are a grown woman almost, your direction is yours for the choosing, chose happiness and hope. There is nothing more beautiful than love.- Show All Show Less
- Asker11 mo
Goodness, hearing your response has really made my day :,)
I've always hidden my type of guy because of fear of judgement... but just when I met this man I knew I had to throw my shot there. I love when he tries to make me smile, or I love where he does the littlest things that make me smile for the rest of the night. At the event we met weeks ago, he didn't have to sit across from me in the table, there was soooo many other tables to sit and he came and approached me. Even though it could be anything, it really made my day that because there was other groups sitting with each other that he knows really well, but he decided to sit with me and talk. I really felt special that night. That's really why I want to pursue this so badly... I am so happy I could make your day.
I do love a love story and romance.
It would be so nice to know the future, if it was a novel I would read excitedly to see the happy ending.
I hope you are keeping a diary and maybe one day right a romance about it.
Assuming it all goes according to your current hearts desires of coarse.
But if things do change, do not be broken hearted, you have these feelings to cherish forever.
I have had tragedy strike and lost my love as he was killed.
But I will always have the sweet memories. And hope one day I will find another like that.
- Anonymous11 moWhere did you guys meet? If you like him I'm assuming he's not like the losers giving you their opinion here and is probably a confident, self-assured man. Honestly don't feel pressured about being "at his level" and talking about "mature topics" just talk to him like you're talking to a slightly older guy (mid to late twenties) if you both now what's up you can easily ask him out when you turn 18, he won't be weirded out that you don't know each other very well you just need to know surface level things about each other, you can dive deeper on dates.Is this still revelant?
- Asker11 mo
We met at a club meeting (club meaning like a organization) in my town. He has been in the organization since '99 I think... but I began to show up since last year to attend a speech competition. We met there as I was announced to be moving forward through the competition, the minute I thought there was something there was when we shook hands and kept our hands held together when the cameraman was fiddling to take a picture for about 5 minutes or so, he made the comment stating "this is the longest I've held a womans hand since my ex-wife" and we both laughed, we then smiled at each other and just throughout the night I was smiling.
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34- Anonymous11 moWhere, when, how often do you see him? It's hard to know what to suggest not knowing him or what he thinks about you, or age gaps like that. I guess think about it in the reverse (don't think about the age), if a guy was interested in you and wanted to do this, what would you tell him to do? Do that. lol But when you do finally break the ice and get talking, really get to know him. Not just common interests, but future goals in life and how each of you normally spend your time. With an age difference like that, these are often very different and are what will cause problems in the relationship at some point. That's assuming he's even interested.React
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Stop being an immature jealous young boy man. Girls like older men, accept it and figure out why, when you are older and understand why then you will be in the same position he is.
You are exactly the prime example why we prefer older men.
Putting that aside, she is only 17 and you ragging on her about age is only going to make it worse.Excuse me. You have a clue what your taking about. Firstly you don't know me or anything about some so be quite. And secondly jealous of what I don't know the girl just think it's wrong. And if I'm 50 I will not be hitting on a fucking 17-year old child.
And trying to talk down to someone really showing your class. You have lot of grown up to do so keep your mouth shut
You have an even worse situation if you are 50 and talk about talking down to people, you are talk down to two girls who know what they want and you think you're our daddy or something.
You act like you are 20 years old. And you think you are the moral authority of women's choices.I talked down to you yes. You talked to down to me so pay back a bitch. I couldn't care less what you are in to you are adult do you who cares. Problem is child of 17 and 50 year old when she 18 can do whatever she wants. So you clearly missed my point
You began by talking down to this girl. Nobody else in the comments acted this way.
I can already get the sense that you are the type of guy that would hit a girl too.You are a completing othely ignorant and horrible say someone would hit a woman making judgement on someone you don't know. Saying they assault woman and have mental issues. You really are a very full of class. You are the snotty and arrogant one now go back in to what ever hole you crawled out of
You pass judgements on people based only on arrogance, you speak down to women as if they are your children, you are downright rude in doing so and then tell people to "shut up" like you are the boss of me.
You might be a nice guy, but your attitude here does not reflect that.
You are trying to espouse a moral code onto adults instead of giving fair advice such as maybe "wait a couple years".
She said she is the interested in him and she is hoping he will be interested in her.
If she likes him that much then she has every right to but there are more things to worry about than how old he is.
If she can wait a couple years and win his heart then she could be happy, and why would you want to ruin that, do you have any idea how hard it is to find a half decent man these days?Ya I've code don't like anyone to be used and taken advantage of that was my fear for that poor girl
Sorry to you both if I come across like I was putting you down or women down for that fact that wasn't my intention
Dude shut up, every guy I've dated says young pussy is the best don't be jelly cuz this guy's a stud in his 50's
@sarah not every guy says younger pussy better. maybe where you are from not here.
A lot of young guys like to date older women too. I think this is good too but only temporarily to help them mature so they can one day have a younger wife to give them a family once the guy has grown his wisdom, experiences and knowledge.
@myname604 exactly the natural order is young woman older man plus tbh most guys like older women only because they're more likely to go out with him but when it comes to the sexual feel an 18 year old woman is of course gonna be better than a 50 year old one
- How can a 50 year old man be found "cute to a girl your age" I would be thinking, of my dad when I look at him, gross.React
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@lanadelrey25 is also 17 and has a 50 year old boyfriend she’s about to meet soon also. So they can be cute to some girls
right I am just not wanting to hook up with a guy who cold be my... daddy! I am not desperate! Plus men that age is more likely to be less healthy hell he may not be able to get it up, and if he does maybe he is on Viagra
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@SamFromFL I understand but IMHO I find them desperate for attention. Who wants to think of having sex with a guy their dads age not me, if that is what they like fine that is them that will NEVER be me, I tick to guys around my age.
Not saying that I am just saying my personal preference, buy saying I would be thinking of my dad!
Also never said your looking for a dad, I said a guy that age COULD be your dad there is a difference!
If you want my opinion take it slow, but no that is not what I said if you learn to comprehend what I said and take time to process it, maybe just then you would understand, I said I would be thinking of MY dad. Also I just know a friend of mine who said she dates older guys because she is desperate and can't find a good guy her age.
Also it is not rocket science on how to talk to an older man, talk about older topic, like older movies, music, cars, so on and so on. Just be careful!
- Asker11 mo
Well, that's true that some girls will get desperate and reach older ages, but not necessarily with others. I have always just found them mature and I prefer that. I've had my fair share with immature boyfriends who would let toxic people interfere with our relationship and it just gets annoying. :/
- Asker11 mo
Once I met this guy, he was honest, respectful, and really shows how much he can care for someone while knowing his boundaries. Yes, he knows I'm not an adult yet, yes, I know I'm not 18 yet, but I want to get closer as a friend more than anything before I ask the question if he would like to go on a date.
Just be careful, he could be playing you. But yes friend zone him first get to know him a bit more than see if that interest is still there! But honestly can you see yourself with him in 30 maybe 40 years from now? Hate to be rude... but there is a high chance he will be dead, and we will lose those cute looks. Just trying to help and I am concerned for your safety, there is many older men who lures young girls like us in to a danger trap, not all though, that is why I am stressing proceed with caution!
@SamFromFL Yup, I'm not desperate and neither is he, we genuinely get along very well and I have 0 attraction to guys my age. They usually aren't mature and they're the ones who are usually poor. I have higher standards and it pays off. I will be taken care of financially and I love him.
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If he’s 50, cute, and has an ex wife then likely he has kids who are already adults and older then you are. Was curious what meeting them would mean at some point
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