And 10 years older than me is the age limit for me. What about you all?
What is the maximum age gap you would have with the person you are dating?
And 10 years older than me is the age limit for me. What about you all?
When I was 23, I dated a woman who was 46 (+23).
When I was 52, I dated a girl who was 36 (-16).
At my age, my concern is a potential partner's health and activity level. I am 67 but very healthy, working full-time, and still active, and I want the same in a partner. My current girlfriend is 58.
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10 years either way, but its less likely to be 10 years older, as less women from that generation play difficult video games while also being artists.
But woman are supposed to cook and clean for you.
@Alwayreckles93 I'm not a child, I can cook and clean for myself. I'd rather have someone who shares my interests and hobbies.
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I won't date anyone under 28 and no one over 60.
Why 28? That's such an arbitrary age.
@EnglishArtsteacher I guess I want it closer to 30 than not.
@ManOnFire 28- 50 are my age limits.
@Vegasrunner Decent enough.
Well, I once, when I was in my late 20s, dated a woman in her mid-60s. So I guess that would be the range.
She was divorced and had two grown sons - both around my age at the time, or a bit older, give or take. The one son would kind of come and go and one time caught his mom and I having sex. That was a bit awkward, but other than that it was actually a pretty good relationship.
To me, I think I was just sort of taken with the idea that I was with this sophisticated older woman. For her, I think it was partly being flattered that a younger guy was interested in her, and partly that we just hit it off. She had not dated in years since her divorce and having a guy - even a young guy like me - around gave a little sparkle to her life. (I should add that we met through work.)
Plus, I admit, the sex was really good. She kept herself in good shape and had a sexy body. Plus the fact that we could have sex with no danger of pregnancy made it a bit more uninhibited for both of us.
Eventually, though, it kind of wound down. I knew that, in the long run, I wanted to have children. For her part, I think that while we had interests in common, after a while she just got bored with me. So it tapered off.
The age difference, in that sense, put a cap on what we could have. However, I would not take the time back. She was affectionate, she was classy, she was sexy and I really could not ask for more.
It really does depend on the girl girls are 10 times more mature than guys I know some girls that are 18 19 year old and they own their own businesses they're smart they're confident they have beautiful hearts they like to go out and do things that women my age don't like to do anymore so it all just depends on the girl and how mature she is and what she's looking for in life we all know that with age there is a moment in time to where it doesn't matter how much you love somebody you have to leave that option open for them to walk away because I can't see myself 20 years older than somebody and them still having a very happy for death for life I don't know if that would be the case but I mean need that door always has to be open I would never want to hold anybody back
It depends on whether we're talking about younger, or older. For the record, I'm a heterosexual man.
Since I'm a licensed English-Language Arts Teacher in the United States of America (USA), it is obviously unethical to be dating a high school student, even if the student is at least 18 years old. Here in the USA, the legal age to do many "adultlike" things is 21 years old. Due to these circumstances, I could not date anyone under 21 years old. Regarding older women, I can't see myself dating a woman over 49 years old. Women 50 years old, and older s are just too old for me, and even if some of them are still physically attractive. There is no way I could relate to anyone in that stage of their life.
So, to answer your question: My maximum age gap for dating someone younger than me is ten years, and for dating someone older than me, 18 years.
Check age of consent by state. You might be surprised. Of course you are correct about the professional/ethical ramifications.
@SinceYouAsked Age of Consent laws aren't black, and white.
In the state I live in, the Age of Consent is 16 years old, WITH SOME EXCEPTIONS. People who are assumed a role of AUTHORITY OVER MINORS (such as therapists, psychologists, coaches, teachers, etc.), are still not legally allowed to have a sexual relationship with someone who they are the authority over, regardless of their age.
For instance, believe it, or not, there are high school students who have failed so many classes, they are enrolled in high school at 20 years old (I've came across one girl who fell into this category). However, a 22 year old teacher can't legally have sexual relationships with that 20 year old student because the teacher is assumed a role of authority over high school students.
With that being said, due to the developmental difference alone, even if it was legal, I'm going to have to say 21 years old is the absolute youngest I could date.
That's why I referred to the professional and ethical ramifications
I don't know.
I do know as I get older the gap gets bigger.
When I was a teen... let's say 17, I would have dated 15-18 year olds probably. I would have dated a 22 year old but that realistically was never going to happen. I was in high school. They were in college. We most likely wouldn't have met or run in the same circles and college girls of that age don't go back and date high school guys. It would have felt wrong to date 13-14 year olds... even though the age difference was only 3 years or so.
Now at 30... I am married but if I were single I probably would have been open to dating 21-22 year olds... so that is 8=9 years difference. I'm sure if I were single at 40 I'd go out with 26-28 year olds so that would be 10-14 years difference.
I’ve dated someone 9 years older but he looked younger and I kept trying to not think about it. But i kept thinking about it and it turned me off. So i personally prefer a max of 3 years up/down. Once I’m like 40 then i may be able to do 5-10 years up/down
I was 25 and my now husband was 33 when we met. I was a little weirded out at first b/c I was only 25, but the sex was awesome and I loved his '01 Denali XL! So I gave him a chance and got to know him a little more. Now I'm almost 37 and he's gonna be 45 next month.. age is nothing but a number! lol
You mean the guy you cheated don with your neighbor? Wow you should be grateful that he loves you not all woman have a man that loves them. So you better appreciate him!
As long as the youngest person in the relationship is 18+ and there's no abuse of any kind, then the age gap isn't a problem; it's the health of the older partner that should be a big concern.
Personally, for me I never want to date younger, but at the same time I don't want to make a tiny human who is going to wear diapers with a man already in diapers.
I would probably date a guy either my age or older. As for the maximum age gap maybe 5 years. I'm not too strict on age gaps but I do want to have stuff in common with him. If it's just for hookups or a friends with benefits relationship then age doesn't matter for me.
When I am young, I prefer 4- 7 years older but when I am 30 I can date my same age and close to it (within a 4 year range, 2 below and 2 above) ... I tried dating someone a year younger than me..
Girls do mature faster... but once a guy is past his adolescence ( past age 25) then he can more freely match a wider range of women who are looking for the same seriousness.
Yes I speak for majority... not all..
Of course I've been attracted to men of wider ranges than that.. mouth I think about how soon they will die and leave me alone... I don't want all their money when they die... I jam not however saying I don't want some when they are alive hahah 😉
I would also like them to have energy for almost as long as I do so that is another reason
I could care less, lower or higher.
My only thing is whether or not you can have children, Cuase I want to have a family.
Ya I know that puts a ceiling on it, but I dont mind playin the field.
I dont believe in age gaps, and i have an extremely logical reason behind it.
i just dont go lower than 18, cause id go to jail at that point.
I'm 26, my max age would be 35.
You can't grow old with someone who is already old. By the time I'm 45, I don't want to be married to a senior citizen bringing him to the doctor, or constantly reminding him to take his medication, or make sure he doesn't fall when he leaves the house. I want to be a wife, not a nurse.
for me its no more than 2 years younger than me or 3 to 4 ( on exception) years older than me. Anything past those boundaries feels uncomfortable to me. I like the 30s is such a new ballpark so Im honestly scared to date anyone in that age range still even those I'm so close to it.
I used to be against age gap but I've change. I did notice that older man attended to be more loving and caring unlike guys my age all they care about is their stupid video games, prank calling. Every woman is different some might make a good match it either closer in age and some that make a good match with much older. But personal experience I am 29 my ex husband he is 30 and now were divorce. I don't know some people referred to me as being an old soul.
Youngest I would date is 23 BUT only with exception maturity
Oldest I would date is 15 years older than myself. Currently dating a chica 13 years my senior. It's the healthiest and happiest relationship I've ever been in in my whole life. I've never been so happy or made to feel so special.
I'm open to what life throws at me, I don't think too much of my future and more on the present, I know I'm open to older women and younger as well, up to 18 of course, ain't no weird shit out here lol
I'm married, so dating is really academic for me.
If that were not the case, though, I don't think I'd want someone my age (or older). I've already done that. As far as younger - only if she wasn't jail bait. And, at my age, I really don't care what people think.
Anywhere between 18 - 53 aslong as she look hot, I've seen hot 48yr olds before.. for example uhhhhhh. What's she called. Damn I forgot the name... Errrrrr... Fuck... Uhhh...
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I have no idea. I always dated older but currently I'm with someone younger and he's been way more mature and refreshing than any other guy I've encountered before.
@CubsterShura I'm glad you found a new boyfriend! I didn't think the other guy was right for you.
@Jamie05rhs aww thank you, highly appreciate the support. We're growing and having better relationships ❤️
@CubsterShura You're very welcome! :)
And haha. Well, at least YOU are! 😅
I wouldn't mind dating someone 5 years younger than me but my maximum is also 10 years older. Even though I think I don't have the experience and the maturity to date someone who is almost 40 years old...😬
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