At your age, that’s not abnormal at all. Especially with women, I’ve usually known gals to “date up” in age, while men often “date down.” It will be frustrating until you’re 18, haha. But the way we perceive age in adulthood is very different than in childhood. Two years age difference is basically like being the same age when you’re older. In your school years, plus in your adolescence when our “growing up” process is in development, that two years can make a big difference. Also, not for nothing, someone who’s 25 is just someone probably in the prime of their life, haha, you probably look your best somewhere in that time frame. I thought 25 year olds (not specifically this age, just using the top end of the range you gave) were attractive at every phase of my life, and at 43 they still look good, and probably will when I’m 83. That’s just “being attracted”, trying to date someone is a whole other story, where personalities and maturity and even just generational differences muddy the water. I think most of us end up with someone +/- 5 years of yourself, just seems to work out that way more often than not. That probably sounds like a wide gap to you now, but it’s really not much as an adult. I’m 43 and my lady is 38…I’m older but other than I very specific time frame when I was an older child and she was a young child (like I was 12 but she was only 7), I might be like “remember this show?” or “remember this song?”, and she’ll be like “uhhhh, no, I was in first grade” and I’m like “oh, yeah, and I was going to middle school dances and stuff”, haha. But beyond that, we have about the same life experience, so we can relate to one another.
So…. it’s fine to crush on older guys, that happens, especially when you’re a teenager. Just make sure to wait until you’re old enough before you try pursuing anyone. I know that two years feels like eternity in “high school years”, haha, but it really will be over before you know it, and then you’re just an adult like the rest of us. I’d probably wait til your 20s to date anyone SERIOUSLY older than you though, if you wish to do so, just because unfortunately a lot of dudes are creeps and prey on (or are at least manipulative of) young adult women.
Feels like forever, I know, but just hold your patience, you’ll get there👍
When I was 15 and a half 16 years old I lost my virginity with a 19 year old college girl the first three times we did it sucked but I was so wanting to make it the best that I kept going and on the fourth time I learned so much and it became the best she went back to college and about 2 weeks later I was babysitting for a lady and when she got home the friend that she was with took me home gave me a ride but we stop by her house she was 47 for a year every night every other night I was either at her house or with her doing something for me it was one of the hottest sexiest times in my life we did it for about a year and then she told me she wanted to get back with her husband I didn't even know that she was married my heart was broken but one day she shows up with another lady she was 37 she introduced me to her and I started going out with her it is what it is for me it was no big deal to me to this day it's no big deal it was a learning experience and it was fun I would do it all over again if I had that opportunity
You probably think that guys your age are immature that's why.
Guys in their 20's to early 30's are usually at their peak when it comes to attractiveness. Heck, if a guy takes care of himself, he'll probably be good till he's at least 50 or so!
It's not abnormal to like a 17 year old. That's only TWO years older than you so it's not much. 25 might be a bit too old for you, considering you don't have a lot of life experience just yet, especially when it comes to dating and relating with the opposite sex. Be careful. There are sick older bastards out there that would take advantage of your naivenss so it's a good thing that you said only 17 to 25!
Be careful please. You're young, you're fertile, you've got your whole life ahead of you still. Don't try ruining it by getting pregnant at 16 and having a child at 17!
Talk to your mother or talk to a trusted school counselor at your high school. I am sure there will be an caring adult there that can help you with what you are going through! Learn to trust them as they've probably been there or something similar!
It’s normal. I remember when I was 15, I had a crush on my biology teacher who was very charismatic, smart, outgoing and supportive, he was 36. 🤣 it’s just natural instinct I guess. Some will say is daddy issues, in some cases it may be. In my case I just felt really attracted to him and his personality and it was something that kids my age didn’t posses because let’s face it, guys at that age, they are still immature and insecure
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u Fairly normal that teen girls are attracted to slightly older guys.
Pump the breaks on that a little bit. It's completely normal. When I was in high school I only ever liked college girls because they were more mature and better looking due to their age. Don't feel bad or feel like you're a societal outcast. I think almost everyone goes through this phase. Heck even now I'm still more attracted to girls older than me. Being 23, I like girls that are 24-28. Any girls from 21-23 tend to be real hit or miss. Asking them out, I get the same bull crap. "Oh sorry I've got a boyfriend (yeah right)","I don't really know you that well (I thought that was the point of dating)", etc. etc. The list goes on. And unfortunately for me, all the older girls are actually in relationships. So I'm caught in the cross hairs of girls that don't want to take a chance and the girls who I missed out on because someone beat me. But, like me, keep your head up. We're all in this together.
Personally no. I used to be really attracted to older men and still am kind of…I’m 20 almost 21 so I find myself being attracted to men who are either 4 years older or 10 years older. Starting to also look at men who are in their late 30’s to almost 40’s and i used to not find Jason Mamoa attractive and now that I’m getting older I’m starting to get why women literally fall on their knees for him. Anyways…. It’s not a bad thing as long as you’re in the legal ages of 19 - 20s then you’re good. Plus your mind could also change when you hit your 20s because I used to also decline the thought of ever dating someone younger and just recently found out that I had a crush on a guy who’s 18 so it’s really not that bad. And no I’m not in a relationship with him we’re just friends and I respect him.
You’re 16, so 17 is not really considered “older” but certainly 25 is not only way too old for you, depending on where you live, it could be illegal. Besides, what could you honestly get from a 25yo that you can’t get from a 19yo… well, other than a higher income due to him already finishing college?
It actually IS normal. Most women are this way, and will be for generations to come. It’s evolutionary biology. Women have historically been attracted to men who can provide. Older men tend to be better earners and therefore better providers. There is an approaching shift though. As more women choose to earn more and more men choose to earn less, other traits will have to become more important and those may have less to do with age and income.
In some way you cold be with someone 18+, as long as you don't get pregnant. Then both of you will have huge problems.
I'd suggest that the two of you just have to hold back and not be overly sexual, him showing your parents that he's a good man and everything should be golden.
When I was around your age I actually liked older women as well, for me it was more on maturity than looks, compared to the teen girls that were around me when I was a teen, older women were way more mature and how teen girls act was a turn of for me, I'm guessing is cause my mind matured early and I was more mature at age 16
Yes normal. Most of the musicians and actors are older than you who you are crushing on anyway...
It was this way for me as a teen and for others I know.
It’s pretty normal honestly, I was the exact same way at 15. I was like strictly attracted to older dudes, and that didn’t change until i was around 19 😌
It was awfullll though, I ended up getting with a lot of horrible creepos when I was underage and didn’t even realize how creepy they were until I was years older ~ just remember that if any older guy is trying to mess around with you that means he likes kids 🥴 stay safe
Yes it can be within reason.
also attraction can be weird at times.
the main thing is not acting on it and just waiting, accept you get attractions but push them to back.
This is a very normal thing, in the meantime stick to a guy the same age to 1-2 years older than you, keep it legal and don't get the dude landed in jail. :-P
It's normal. Usually guys tend to be more immature then the girls in your age group so you prefer older more mature men.
That is normal but keep it legal is all or they will end up on the wrong end of the stick... the roasting end
Can relate to that. It's personally the knowledge and maturity that attract me.~ I just don't like beards that much. '-'
Date under 18 and don't do anything sexual and you will be fine and so will the guy
It's perfectly normal. I have always been attracted to guys much older than me. Even as a teenager I liked the same age group as you.
Wait until you 16 or 18 depends on the laws of where you live.
Biologically it's rather normal.
However no doubt you're what is referred to as a jailbait!
girls are the opposite of men
men like younger girls
women like older guys
I think it's normal. Boys / girls mature at different rates. Boys without fathers longer or even never.
It's called a preference, everyone has at least one, and liking older guys is common. Highly don't recommend you going after guys over 17 until you are 18. Pedophilia is not ok.
Well I’m close to 17 so that’s not really bad if u like a 17 year old. We could be a year apart in school I don't know
But yes if 22 yea that’s not good
It is completely normal, but you have to be very careful, not to get carried away by hormones
every single teenager ever goes through this phase. just don't act on it...
It's all normal sweety. We all have reasons for what we like or don't. If someone truly know or care to know where we are coming from they would know what we like and why.
I think that's normal. I also liked older girls at that age. Who knows what you'll like in the future. Things may change or stay the same.
Perfectly normal a lot of girls experience attraction to older guys
Well, the issue is with your age, but it fine once you turn 18.
It's pretty common, you're definitely not crazy, lol.
be with someone 17-year-old then when you are 18 you can be with anyone you like
Totally normal. Just keep your legs closed till ur 18
could you be any more of a walking cliche
women like older men. CLICHE AF
Yes, women tend to like older men. As men mature later than women. Most women mature by 22 and men by 32.
Prophet Muhammad married Ayesha when he was fifty three years old and she was only six years old. He had intercourse with her when she was nine years old.
We should take inspiration from this.
Ask this again when you are 21 and I will give you a better answer
Just wait another two years
@SaartjieJane whats oldest ud date?
No, that's pretty normal.
lmao yes its normal dont worry
Unfortunately you are normal
I think is very common.
I guess it's normal because I also feel the same
That’s normal. Many girls like more mature guys.
You gonna get those guys locked up lol
I didn't say anything about me getting into a relationship with them. Just that I like them. I would never get into a relationship with someone 18+ unless I was 18.
That's fine. Just be carefull.
normal i know many women like this
It is YOUR preference. Enjoy it
It is very normal.
me too
That's normal dear ☺️❤️☺️
Nope this happens
That's normal
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