I've always had the idea that I would put my work and education over finding a partner, but I met someone by chance. I'm literally the same age as you so don't lose hope. Also, keep in mind that you don't have to be in a relationship to be happy. From the sound of your question, I'm guessing you're lacking in self-esteem and self-respect.
Try your best to work on yourself. develop skills & gain confidence because your age doesn't define your value as a person. Change the way you view yourself to build that confidence & don't ever convince yourself you are not good enough because you are only 25. It isn't true so get that idea out of your head.
Who cares what some people's physical standards are, just keep looking and moving on. What type of shallow loser chooses a partner based on their age? Find someone who understands you and with whom you can have fun. Instead of being set up with prejudices about people like the belief that men do not want women above the age of 25. To be honest, no guy has ever worried about my age, so consider the possibility that you're mistaken
Personality is over 90% of any relationship.
As far as looks are concerned, As long as you look like someone that takes care of yourself, which may include exercise. You are good. I have been with girls that were into modeling and fashion that starved themselves to look a certain way and I have been with big framed girls that were very sexy regardless they were a little big compared to what was in the magazines. Having some nice clothes helps a lot too.
The main thing about looks is to just not look like a slob. Becoming too obese and looking like you ate everything in the kitchen on a daily bases does make a person look like a slob. It takes a lot of bad behavior to become overweight at a younger age. Too many carbohydrates in the diet. Usually younger people don't have health problems that causes the problem. Recognizing and changing that behavior is a process. Much of it likely came from your parents having the same bad behavior.
You should do this for yourself more than anyone else or any guy. Since later on in life you may develop other health problems that are compounded by the weight or make you gain even more weight. If you learn to eat healthy and get rid of the bad habits. You will be better off later on in life for whatever change that you made today.
Your age is perfectly fine.
Hopefully this explanation will help you:
A good man that is single, does not have a past of being promiscuous, has no kids, is self supportive (no welfare or freeloader), doesn't do drugs and isn't an alcoholic, wants to create a family/raise kids, would want a good woman that also doesn't have a past of being promiscuous, doesn't have kids from anyone else, didn't use drugs or become an alcoholic, and is 30 or younger.
If they want 3 kids, that will likely take 7 years from the time of first meeting, if they want only 2 kids then it takes about 5 years from when they first meet.
The kind of people that are low quality, or are looking for hook ups will be mostly interested in looks and not concerned with her age very much so those ones will often go for women in their 30s and 40s because their only interest in sexual pleasure and other past stuff loses its importance to those kinds of people.
A single parent would be more willing to date someone that already has kids unless they are a hypocrite.
I hope that helps explain what types of people look for certain things. :)
This depends from his age too. Just date about 10 years older and you'll be fine, at least 7. You can date at any age. And I also want to say that there is some truth in that as they prefer younger girls, but it depends from his age and what is realistic.
We also like to date older guys compared to closer to our own age. But it is also true that after a certain age, the major part of them might be married, so chances to find partner are higher the younger you age. But in your case, I think that at 25, you're perfect for a serious relationship as younger than that might be too young. I also think that guys shouldn't marry before 35 or even 40 so you are in time to create a serious relationship.
You will also attract your reciprocal in a relationship, don't think about it as "settling". So, so try to be the best you can be and most importantly emotionally healthy, to also attract the same in a partner.
I think just about one of the only intelligent posts on this topic.
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I would not hardly call that settling. On the contrary for me, girls between 18 and 24 are not the ones I want. Too young and still underdeveloped in life. The guys who are crazy about those young things are only thinking about sex or because their bodies might look good.
Most not all though
Definitely not. Sex is the last thing i think about. Im thinking about quality personality.
@bamesjond0069 Okay. But how many girls between 18 and 24 are really that cultivated?
Not that many but I was married and a mother by the time I was 20, my husband and I bought our first home last year. That’s not the norm, but it’s not impossible
The point is most girls are raised in broken homes or with terrible parents or just learn the partying scene... so those things can ruin a womans personality. If you snag a sheltered teen and teach her and love her and cultivate her into a great person thats really the only way you're going to get an exceptional woman in our current society.
@bamesjond0069
you meant a quality "ass and tits"
@bamesjond0069 yeah my mother was physically and emotionally abusive, along with a few other family members. It’s shitty but very common. Though what you are describing is called grooming
@Subarugirl and? Its simply feminist agenda to make this a bad thing. They are upset she's not out trying drugs and gangbangs and ruining herself to men. Its quite obvious why anyone would hate someone encouraging a young adult to be a responsible and good person... its because they dont want them to grow into a good person.
@bamesjond0069 I was groomed by an adult when I was a teenager… you want to know what I got when my parents found out? I got to participate in a police investigation, therapy and sent to boarding school.
@Subarugirl well it sounds like you were underage. I generally suggest for a man to date someone 18 to 20 which is legally an adult and they are allowed to decide if they want to date an older man.
@bamesjond0069 You're in your 30s, if you are going after barely legal teens because you can groom and train them to be what you want that's pretty messed up. Grooming is considered abuse..
@Subarugirl why is that messed up? You just say that like its a fact. Why is it messed up? Whats wrong with only wanting to date someone that you want?
@bamesjond0069 Similar to child grooming, grooming in adult relationships are all about control and dominance. Grooming is a form of manipulation that is often extremely difficult to spot when a person doesn’t know what to look for. Grooming is meant to feel good in the beginning, ensuring the person being groomed has no idea they are being primed for abuse.
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@Subarugirl so you must think most women are fucked up in the head and not capable of making their own life decisions seeing as most women specifically seek out these situations, ie date older men, date men who are the head of the house etc. Where we differ is if most women want a relationship like this and most men want a relationship like this i call it normal, you call it messed up. Yet i assume you are ok with casual sex, gay relations, and other abnormal sex probably like transexuals and you call that normal. you're pushing an obvious agenda. And maybe wimpy young men buy it, an older experienced man like me doesn't give a shit what you think and will date a young girl anyways. In fact, me not giving a shit and doing what i know is right is exactly why many girls like me anyways because im not pussy whipped like most of the guys out there.
@bamesjond0069 To be honest, I don't want anymore messed up chicks. I was in relationships with 2 rape victims in the past, and their history and trauma was why they were like they were and made the decisions they made.
I definitely don't want a sheltered girl either. But there's gotta be a middle ground somewhere. A woman who might have a fucked up history but has been strong enough to overcome it or at least not let it define her. Cuz that's what life is about. How you move forward inspite of the pain and your problems. Even I have a past, but I don't let that define me or dictate me. I work through my problems, learn from them, and push forward. There's gotta be women out there like that too.
@bamesjond0069 no actually I really just have issues with abuse tactics like grooming
@Subarugirl how do you explain most women wanting to be "abused"?
@bamesjond0069 Im not entirely sure what you mean by that but there is a big difference between abuse and kink... the determining factor is consent.
@ManOnFire "I definitely don't want a sheltered girl either." Why?
"Even I have a past, but I don't let that define me or dictate me. I work through my problems, learn from them, and push forward. There's gotta be women out there like that too." Men and women are not the same. Generally women respond to hardship in a negative way when they are not being cared for my a strong man. They use trauma to cope with trauma ie cutting. This is not how men typically react. So sure im sure there is one girl out there that meets your criteria but good luck on your search for the holy grail.
It really puzzles me you essentially want a rape survior whos not fucked in the head when you can simply find a girl who has not been raped... i think thats common sense but maybe not?
@Subarugirl and most women consent to what you call grooming. Ie an older man dating a younger woman. I didn't have to do much convincing to get my girlfriend. She hated guys her age and thought they were losers. I didn't have to do shit except show up cute and treat her nice and have some chemistry. So why did she want to be "groomed and abused" so badly?
@bamesjond0069
what kind of grown man wants to a date a child that still needs "grooming" or "teaching"? are you trying to date an adult woman or a child? if you're looking to groom your wife, why not go for child marriage? there would be plenty of 15 yr old girls that you can groom, mold , teach. Its the same feeling as dating your own daughter.
@bamesjond0069
grown men want to date someone they can relate to. Not some clueless kid who doesn't know anything, doesn't understand anything about the real world, has no life experience, still needs to be taught / groomed. Its like dating a child. Frequently the only reason why a man would want to date someone like this is because he wants her hot body. And its common for these relationships to be very short lived.
@Subarugirl "Most not all though" - That's all we need to know.
@bamesjond0069 if it is consensual than it’s not abuse now is it
@Subarugirl so then what are you even talking about? My girlfriend isn't forced to be my girlfriend. Why are so many girls online absolutely obsessed with rape and abuse? Simply talking about an age gap sets you off about abuse derailing the entire conversation. Its like if i joined a thread on here about diamond rings and i started accusing everyone for theft! "Diamond rings are criminal. you're all criminals!" How ridiculous? You obviously have an obsession with abuse and this is exactly what us men are trying to avoid, a damaged woman who is constantly worried about abuse.
@bamesjond0069
I've known you for over a year on here. In the past, everywhere you went you talked about dating "young girls, as young as possible" like a perverted sexual predator. Talking shit about women over 25.
how are you not just a sexual predator?
@bamesjond0069
[Simply talking about an age gap sets you off about abuse derailing the entire conversation. ]
no... the 25 year age gap is not a problem. Neither is child marriage marriage a problem. Nor is dating your own daughter or grooming your own wife.
@bamesjond0069
you're desperately trying to avoid damaged women, while women are trying their best to avoid perverts.
@bamesjond0069
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@bamesjond0069 "Why are so many girls online absolutely obsessed with rape and abuse?"
- Not just online but real life too. I know some aren't gonna like this but a lot of the rape fear-mongering got started by white feminists. They're largely responsible for this morbid campaign of trying to brainwash women - and men - into believing every man is a potential rapist.
Having said that, the 2 exes of mine who were rape victims did not look at me with such a fear. Women who already go through it don't think the same as women who haven't.
Because it should be talked about, that kind of shit is usually swept under the rug and the majority of sexual assault victims are minors and are typically abused by someone they know. 1 in 5 women will experience attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. About 25% of men will experience some sort of sexual violence towards themselves ( those statisics may be skewed since men don't feel like they are able to come forward about it).
@Subarugirl the 1 in 5 statistic has long been debunked. The original study included things like drunk yet consented sex where nobody was upset. It also included things like someone slapped your ass. Which has zero relation to rape.
@bamesjond0069 No according to the CDC www.cdc.gov/.../index.html
@Subarugirl read their data. A woman trying to finger another woman and being stopped would be counted as attempted rape in that statistic. Pretty sure none of us are talking about that situation and some of the others lumped in here. For some reason they never use actual rape rape statistics... maybe because its quite low and not very impressive number to fling around so they add in a bunch of other nonsense to fluff it up.
@Subarugirl
I've been a sexual assault victim myself. I can tell you that most rapists do not use physical violence to rape, as they know it will get them into a lot of trouble. They use methods such as taking you to a far away place where you have no other way to get back home, rent a room, force you or ( make you feel obligated to have sex with him otherwise he won't bring you back home). Or drugging you making you fall asleep then either touching you or having sex with your body while you're sedated.
For sexual assault cases, he usually asks for a hug, so that he can rub your back and feel your bra at the same time. Or he may look for excuses to brush against or bump into you. Or he may make excuses to get very close to you.
@bamesjond0069
there are no taxis there. Its a empty, silent area in the middle of nowhere where few cars come and go.
Young girls typically date young men slightly older , around their age, not some pervy guy in his mid 30s trying to score some 18 yr old kids.
u Depends on the age of the men you are talking about. I am in a relationship now with a great woman, but before I met her, I dated women who were 50+, and mostly late 50's to mid 60's.
I hate... I really hate the stupid shit some guys say around the internet!
Please listen to me. I don't care about what anyone else is saying listen this well...
Of course we love girls above 25!
I am married. My wife is 30. If I had a younger hotter girl than her making a move at me, oh wait I already did had that! Do you know what I did? I turned her down! Because I love my wife and want no one else!
I have a friend, who is nearly 30, who just got a new boyfriend now. She had been single for many years and now she isn't anymore. My sister got her boyfriend at 28! Married him at 31.
My mother was over 40 when she got with my stepfather.
Of course men like women over 25!
We are not brain dead monkeys that only drool over young girls.
You want to lose weight to be considered beautiful. Amazing! I began the gym because I wanted to be hot too so I support you! But let me be very clear, beauty is only your introduction card, after that is all you.
Don't get me wrong many guys are shallow as fuck and will only go for looks and youth. But there are also those around who will love you for you. Is hard to find a person we perfectly connect with, but it's possible.
Improve your introduction card. Build confidence. Put yourself out there. And please, believe me, as a man I say YES WE DO LOVE WOMEN OVER 25, 30, 35 WHATEVER! WE LOVE THEM PERIOD.
It's good to see someone with a real brain. Good job for putting your wife first 👏
@Alwayreckles93 always.
Men are more attracted to girls in that lower bracket. But men who have dealt with the immaturity of many in that bracket (young people often times are less considerate and empathetic and more self absorbed) dont have the patience for their nonsense anymore. I for one have just gotten over a big headache with immaturity and lack of empathy and not sure I want to dive back down that low in numbers. MAYBE a girl around 23. But I dont mind dating a girl around my own age or even older than me too. So long as I'm treated with dignity, respect, my feelings are actually considered, and she's loyal to me. I have a big heart and I need someone else with one. I'm not interested in hook ups and casual sex. I'm looking for the long haul.
What idiot said men who date women over 25 are "settling"? That's about the stupidest thing I ever heard. Settling for what, a non-air head?
First of all, there are women in the late half of their 20s who could easily pass for 21. Hell, there are 40 year olds who look amazing.
Women over 25 have more brains and experience than high school or college girls.
The most amazing girlfriend I ever had was 31 when I met her. She was not only a bright, plucky, hard working, determined, survivor who loved life, but also gorgeous, sexy, hypersexual and orgasmic.
@Sarahr123 lol I'm 18 and people think I'm 5
Most guys who don't want girls over 25 isn't because of the age or physical youth, but rather changes that tend to come with that age. Like different attitudes, expectations, poor behavior disguised as "confidence" or coming into her own, generally a less happy person than when they were younger
I have a girl that used to be positive when she was 22 23, 24 but at 26 lost faith in humanity. Usually not a fun girl to be around. Simply don't have the downsides commonly found in that age group and you'll be fine.
Most guys? Fuck you. More like bottom of the barrel cheap knock offs of men.
That isn't true, and most men don't have a concept of settling. For women at least online dating, its more like shopping while for men its closer to foraging. It's a lot more difficult for a man to even get a first conversation in. So your willingness to talk to a guy shows your more interested in a relationship than say money or something else that's superficial. If you think about people settling no guy out there you meet will be the most handsome richest guy in the world, and no women will be the most gorgeous either, it's all about personality.
You are beautiful and it doesn't matter if a scale or a mirror tell you different. Make changes for you, not for a chance at a guy. I know that sounds easier said than done, but the biggest way you can help yourself is to just have confidence in yourself. People are going to be drawn because of looks, but the stay because of who you are. A tight body and a pretty face only last for a relatively short time. A great personality can last a lifetime.
What is his age? Your question changes meaning the older he is... if he is 40 then 18-24 seems off.
Thing is to an extent everyone has to settle to get serious with someone for a lifelong commitment, there is no such thing as the perfect man or woman. Even if someone found them, 99% chance that the other person wouldn't see them as perfect.
We are all flawed, the question then becomes... find someone compatible, not perfect and learn to grow together.
A direct answer to your question is, I've never heard of anyone wanting 18 to 24 unless they happen to be in that age range.
To the buddy that said “would you prefer a brand new one or one with miles on it “. You’re not even 30. You want to talk about miles maybe if you were 45 and divorced with 3 kids. Although there’s nothing wrong with that. Just you’re under 30. We’re still babies in my eyes. I’ve been slender and have had weight on. I’ve had slower times where I felt there wasn’t men I’d be into, into me. But overall there’s always been options. But it’s the attitude. It’s how you carry yourself. What you need to work on chicky is your attitude towards yourself seriously 💕💕 you won’t believe the difference that can make, xo
Yes, I prefer young women like 18-20 because they don’t have as much baggage as older women. but you wouldn't be bad either. It’s not like you’re 38 or 40. I mean it depends I’d I really like you. You seem to have some self esteem issues, but I can tell you're very kind. I wouldn’t mind you because of your low self esteem. we can build up your confidents and get you looking sexy. I can make you into my dream girl. Which is better than just having a girl who is already hot and younger because you’ll know for sure that if I love you at your worst I’d love you at your best. And you’re not even old 🤣
Fair weathered. Die alone
@Cheechee4me Hurtful words :(
It has nothing to do with the girl's age. She could be 14.
Boys settle like girls, when ready, if they are choosing.
The trouble is that boys get abused a lot more by their mothers, and given waaay more responsibility in life to handle than the mefirdt-boobs-bum-sperm-ejaculation-asssex bound girls (and that is most of girls there are)
From a young age girls are encouraged to relate, boys smacked for it. It's a form of PTSD going through it.
Plus, girls want guys for utility value. God forbid you ask a girl to cook and clean while you work and maintain the budget and the machines. She's, of course, an iPrincess who bangs for money.
That’s an ageist myth. My moms well into her 40s and men still come up to her even though she’s a married woman.
Don’t let expectations hold you back, only your mindset can hold you back if you by into those lies
A married lady should be respected by other men cause she's taken...
I will never approach a woman who wears a wedding ring or if she's married...
It's probably different in your ghetto.
Men settles When they feel ready to provide and make a woman happy. They Settle When they figure themselve out. Women don’t have an expiracy date. My mom got married for the first time at 58 years old to a beautiful man 9 years younger than her. You don’t get marry because you feel you get old. Marry someone who has love inside and a soft heart, otherwise you will attract a man whom by the Time you are 40 will leave you for another 25 years old.
THIS
Spot on. Sometimes it takes a minute to get yourself happy on your own first and able to be emotionally/financially stable enough for something lifelong.
hun, here's what you need to realize, a man who will not date a woman over 25, will only dump you when you turn 25. Incredibly shallow men with the wrong priorities are NOT decent men that you should be chasing. These are perverts that you should want nothing to do with.
Why would a guy settling with you be something bad? In the end Relationships are the ultimate goal of dating. Dating is just the means to that end. It's not 25; that is still considered young. For most guys it's women above 30. Also, even if you're above 30 and a guy decides to settle down with you, believe me that he still sees a lot of value in you, otherwise he would just go and look for another one, younger one perhaps. Guys do not settle if they do not consider at least somewhat beautiful to their eyes, or at least worthy of being a potential future wife. Hope that helps
It cracks me up its all about some silly age number when in reality Selena G is slaying almost being 30 and i saw a 19 year old girl who looked 32 lol wow just wow. People are weird asf. Im 23 and get carded still and asked what grade im in because i have a baby face and i plan to still look hot at 25. Prove them wrong and slay your hotness.
Ya got to be their equal mentally and psychologically and have the physical beauty and health. The secret to it all I'd say is be mentally stimulating for your other half is what it truly comes down to. Are you enjoyable to just spend the silent moments with. Just as much the loud ones.
Where has this thinking come from that women somehow seem to think they have a sell by date or something?
You've got to stop thinking that because of your age men won't be interested in you. Not all men are only interested in a woman for her looks. Maybe you are seeking the wrong kind of guy.
Its not " settling " , and its simply not true , NOTHING wrong with being 25 , sorry thats just total bs !
Be the best person you can be , for yourself , make sure you are not remotely overweight , eat good food , exercise a lot , get yourself right. as you do these things your self esteem will lift , and you can have whoever you want , but dont blame it on being 25 , sht man , you are young , get out there with LIFE !
If you’re confident in who you are it doesn’t matter what age you are. That’s the most attractive quality by far. I find it very interesting if you’re not the standard idea of sexy but you can rock it. It’s like a ‘what is going on here’ thought. I’ve dated younger and older and the only thing that is different is life experience and their body. If you rock your shit, have life experience, and love yourself…you are sexy.
Men you're age might be more interested in younger women... but I am sure there older guys looking for younger women who are 25.
But by no mens is 25 settling, you're decades away years from being past prime... you just need to reconsider what types of guys your looking for.
I know lots of older guys looking for younger women.
Don't change your appearance to get the attention of others. Yes it is generally never healthy for obesity to overtake another person's life. But at the same time, take care and lookout for yourself and the right guy will see right past your exterior appearance.
On average man date women that are of the same age and lower,
And woman date man of the same age and higher.
So it just that your pool of options look much smaller now then back when you where 18,
And man at your age pool of options got much much bigger.
Now I know this is a bad compression but if you where to buy a car, do you rather have a car,
Would you rather have one that is brand new or one with some miles on it?
That analogy isn’t applicable here, makes no sense
Well i'm a older guy and a little bit of personality goes farther than you think. a lot of women are over opinionated, controlling, bossy these days which is a major factor why men don't want to marry anymore. If your sweet, kind, understanding, supportive and considerate your a catch that's the truth. Ok I guess it's time to take the incoming hate.
Whoever told you that is an idiot. People who want relationships in general usually prefer someone they can relate to. Age is only really thought about in that context, or in the context of age gaps being big enough to be awkward because of one person being old enough to have been from the parent generation of the other.
Most men do prefer women who are not overweight though, so I would focus on that and finding a guy you can relate to.
''Settling'' to me means that you are finished with roaming around.
I have the impression that you interpret it as ''making a compromise''?
Don't take that ''age-talk'' for too serious. Sure: most men find younger girls more attractive when it comes to the physical side; but how about the mental and personality improvements that only come with the years?
There are still some guys among ''us'' who don't see a woman as only a piece of meat :)
Don't be a moron. And quit making excuses. Just be the best YOU that you can be, and wait for the right guy to come along. In fact, date a LOT of them, just don't have sex with them all. This will give you sufficient experience and knowledge to actually be able to discern whether they're a match, are worthy. Most simply will not be.
This is why we DATE. Forget about generalizations, they're constantly wrong.
a lot of people talk about at what age is a woman the most desirable but I don't think there's a single answer. I think that as we age our perception of attraction ages with it (although arguably not as fast as we age ourselves). I mean when I was in my late teens girls in their tweens didn't look as attractive to me as when I was in my tween years and now that I'm 31, girls in their 30s look a lot better to me than when I was 21.
That's a load of crap. Guys care about looks not age. They care about age solely due to looks or the birthing of children.
I’m so tired of this god damn divisive shit. Men who say things like that have inferiority complexes and are superficial to the extent they are rainy day men. They only care when you’re on top of your game. Don’t expect them to care for you when you are old. Expect to be left alone and replaced. Bottom of the barrel, garbage.
I like women around my age. My age range is somewhere from 24-36. Any older and I would feel like a fuck boy. Any younger and I feel like I’m taking advantage of her. The range shifts as my age shifts. For instance when I was 17, I would only date someone 16-19. At 24 it was like 18 - 26.
Usually people in their early 20s are in an immature state in their lives still. I definitely was. I'd much rather have a woman mature, especially at my age. Immature women... can be very difficult to date or have a relationship with. A lot of unnecessary tolerances.
Definitely not settling. Most of the women that I’ve dated were over 25. To this day, 25 is generally my cutoff. Besides, age isn’t the big deal breaker anyway. It merely reminds us of how long we’ve been here. It does not however tell what we’ve done or learned during that time.
I don’t think that’s true at all. Plus 25 is still young! I’m sure it also depends upon the person. But if you want to be with someone then you want them to accept you no matter your age.
There are plenty of men out there who are willing to date women over 25. Freak, 25 is still really young.
To be honest you probably don't want to date the kind of men who will overlook you simply because you're over 25 (and again, 25 is still very young)
As a 25 year old man, I actually prefer women in their mid-late 20s/early 30s. I have a hard time relating to women as young as 21 because they just don't really know what life is like yet normally and I feel like more of a mentor than a partner. Obviously there's variation among individuals but this is my trend.
Hey kudos to you getting in shape. It's great for your health and your future. Remember to wear proper shoes if you do cardio so your joints are protected and make sure you get a good amount of protein and take your vitamins.
As far as dating, pretty much all men and women have to put effort into being physically attractive to the opposite sex, so do not feel bad.
Guys don't care about your age. As long as u get along age doesn't matter.
no, of course not
im talking to a girl who is 33 and has two kids. I'm 32, and 5 months younger than her. Again, we're just talking right now but, i might also be settling because she has two kids, and is going through a divorce. I'm trying to think about what I want but, at the same time, understand what she wants to without just plain coming out and asking her, especially because both sexes, often lie
Why would you feel you can’t ask her something? Now would be the time to ask questions.
Both sexes, lie
So why date? Why trust? Why bother?
You could sit down and ask her to have a genuine conversation, no judgement. Then just talk. Maybe open yourself to trust a bit. Let her know your own thoughts. Results might surprise you.
Because people lie. That's the point
Especially women. yes usually means no, maybe means no, no means no, maybe means no. when does it ever really mean yes
*sigh*
im literally telling you, what i read online
Follow a harmless suggestion to help you or not, it is your life and choice.
then do the same
No. Some girls have loose bodies that fall at 16 and some women look hot and tight af at 45. It totally depends on the person.
Everyone is different.
Men don’t exactly deserve to be put on a pedestal 😂
Don’t exactly? They don’t. That’s awesome. Lol
I don't know, most of my friends are dating older girls ( as in older than 25). The risk of a significant other leaving is something everyone faces, it's not just you and it's not age or gender disciminating. I've known girls who are always looking for the next best guy according to social norms and have no problem leaving when they find one they can latch onto. Keep getting heathy, become an independent person and get to where you don't NEED a guy/girl but want one if a good one comes around.
I prefer older women. They are more mature and we have more things to talk about. You younger people here , its sex , sex, and more sex. There is more than sex in life. Sex is maybe is 15 minutes out of 24 hour days. It is a plus if she looks a lot younger of course.
No its not and don't use the term settling as it's a negative. It's the end goal hopefully for everyone dating. You want that, you don't want a partner looking for the next partner when you are together. That is what ruin dating these days.
Tell me about it. I am actually 28 almost 29 guys my own age only want to date 18 -25. I was told multiple times by man my own age that I am old that I am no longer in the prime years. Sad to think no one cares
Honestly dating younger means less baggage. Less kids that aren’t mine with different baby daddies I have to deal with is huuuuuge! Doesn’t mean I won’t date older but I want my own kid (s) so if they already have 3 it’s probably a no go.
@WakeSkateNut2126 You're a Jerk! How is that our fault you never know
It’s nobody’s fault, it’s just what I’m looking for. Why shoot for someone with 2 baby daddies, restraining orders, and 3 kids when the other chick has 1 kid and gets along with their ex? Plus the one with more kids has far less time to spend with you when they’re working full time and bein a mom. The older we get the more often that is the reality. Before you know the person you’d rather potentially have your own kids with them and time together with that person. If they already have 3 she might not wanna have anymore anyway. Just the reality of it.
For real tho, that is really the only reason I will look for a younger woman. If you don’t have kids, only have 1 or 2, and don’t have 2 baby daddies I’ll date you if you’re my age or older. It’s just less prevalent the older they are.
@WakeSkateNut2126 You can't judge a single mom and just because she has 2 ,3 kids does not mean that she has 3 baby daddy's. What if the husband was a jerk decided to cheat on his wife and all three kids are his. Don't jump to conclusions or judge. Also younger woman don't cook or clean which means older woman make better house wife's.
Mine was 28 when we started dating. Don't believe that 18 to 24 story. People tell stories to attention for their egos.
Men aren't dating these days. Too much going on. Too many things could go wrong for them. For me it's just not worth it. I've been alone so long that the idea of having a relationship again is traumatizing
Not true. Garbage. Only promiscuous or wayward women are 'old' by the time they hit 25, their bodies having been done to death by their lifestyle choices; but ordinarily a woman of 25 is still young and in fact in her prime.
doesn't really matter about what age. age is just number and part from if you still high school or college. then just be careful. if both adults is ok.
Men are settling when their partner offers them something other girls don't do and they aren't willing to risk losing her. Some girls have it, others will never figure out what it is. Because they aren't capable to feel anything beyond bubble of their own egos, if they occasionally do it's always too late.
I would like to date a woman my age. But I'm financially not ready. I only make 55k a year. And in still in school.
Realistically soeaking the girl I'm gonna marry is probably 18-19 now and ill get with her when she 24,25 when I'm actually on my career making money.
So most likely a genz girl
So you don’t want to start a relationship until you’re well into a career and making money?
YUP makes the most sense
How old are you? And how much time until you think you’re ready?
2-4 years I don't understand why I'm getting disliked I didn't say anything bad about women.
I just said what's realistically is.
No woman gonna want to date me that's my age. I don't make enough so I'm not gonna waste my time and hers.
Next year ill be making 80k expected
Yeah I don’t get the dislikes either, I think you’re being smart and practical lol. I say keep doin what you’re doin, sounds like a good plan to me
I don't wanna be bum. Would I like to date right now yes.. but I can't give her attention, let alone a family, and take care of a potionally 3+ family.
Yeah totally get it!
"I’m 25 and heard recently men only want women between 18-24."
Not "men", but "boys".
I am of the belief, that man seldom settle. I could be wrong, but it wouldn't make sense to me if they did. I know I won't settle for less than what I find attractive.
Yep men definitely settle later… but you should still get skinnier. You should wanna look ideal with a man that wants to be with you and you wanna be with…
Total hogwash. A woman is desired. Regardless of her age. There will always be guys in your age group that are available and interested. Whoever came up with that 25 rule is full. of it.
It's been my experience that men generally don't "settle"! Sure there may be some exceptions, but these are rare. Also, I have to be honest and say I am speaking from the standpoint of a 63-year-old male. I have never settled and will never do so!
They usually want to fuck the younger girls, sis 😂
If you wanna know the truth, men want females between 13 and 24 but will settle for 18 to 24 to avoid jail. :)
Any guy who rules a woman out simply because she’s older than he is risks missing some great opportunities.
I'm turned 39 recently, I don't think I could date a woman under 28, in reality I'd probably only date women in their 30's or early 40's
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