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+1 yNo I wouldn't at my age. It's too weird and I wouldn't believe they were into me. I don't look my age and I'm in decent shape but did I say it's weird? Cause to me it feels weird.
I did something I thought was nice though that made me feel like a good human. I had a colleague that was 19 when I was 40 and she was not interested in me to get that out of the way and vice versa.
She thought it was funny I was only a few years younger than her dad. She said I seemed like a younger person in conversation (aka silly sense of humor lol).
She was upset that she didn't know if good guys still existed and wasn't even sure if she'd recognize what that looked like.
So without telling her, because well, no one likes mansplaining I quietly showed examples of behavior that a good guy should possess if interested in a girl.
So she would talk, I would actively listen, be polite like hold the door open all that stuff. A few times I brought in a snack or coffee the way she told me she likes it. Every time I would do these things she'd smile and say that's so nice lol.
It was difficult not to come off like I'm hitting on her but the age gap I think helped and I wasn't being creepy.
A few weeks in I realized we both genuinely liked each other's company and I ask her out to lunch and I paid. We laughed over silly stuff and when we got back she said the se thing my boss said. She said I know you don't want kids but you'd be a great dad. Honestly I think that's the nicest thing anyone's ever said to me.
We get back to the office and she said I need to meet someone as nice as you. I said well at least you know what nice looks like and she gave me a hug. She figured out what I was doing. We were always friendly at work but she was so young, and I always wanted to be a good influence on younger people. They are the future just not mine romantically lol. It felt like having a daughter that wanted to talk to me that's all. This is off topic but this question reminded me of this so I felt like sharing it. Sorry I went off on a tangent
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I'm 20, and I would still say no. Girls my age are mostly immature, so I imagine an 18 year old isn't better at all. I just think dating for young people is pointless, because most of the time these relationships end with break ups and you won't go anywhere. You need to have a plan of where you see yourself in the next 5 to 10 years, and work accordingly. For me, that plan is becoming a physican, so I'm working on that one step at a time.
Now, if you the asker as the 18 year old have plans of becoming a lawyer for example, you're gonna wrote down a list of things that you will have to accomplish in order for you to get to that point in a specific time frame. Dating is no different. You cannot "manifest" the perfect partner, you have to write down a list of things you want and things that you do not tolerate, and then date with the intention of it leading to marriage, and not casual short-term relationships. This is simply why I stay away from dating in general at my age, because a) I don't have time and b) it's rather rare to find someone with the same mindset and values as me in my current generation. Even I am not perfect, and I would hope that in 10 years I am more mature am in a better position to be married.
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+1 yLol, well first of all I am personally taken by a man, so now. However as a woman who also likes women, 18 might be too young for me.
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Anonymous(30-35)+1 yOf course most men would. Being a pedophile is a tradition here in the US (and everywhere actually)
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16.6K opinions shared on Dating topic. The last time I did was when I was 22.
You will have plenty of guys interested in you, don't worry.
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u +1 yYes, if I was 22 or younger.
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+1 yAs an accredited 71 yr old bonafide Teacher of exotic religious beliefs, from time to time... I more likely become a transient 'friend with benefits' providing life experiences.
In past times together, I celebrated and cherished her nubile concupiscence and she reveled in being the focus of my insightful counsel and mentoring.
With my seniority, I offer the absence of frenzied lusting while maintaining a deep & knowing passion not fixated solely on penile penetration.
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How about both, play and conversation?
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@HippieVeganJewslim It is oft quipped that: "The FIRST is for the 'thirst' (Lust)"
thereafter once your (pl) libidos are sated... THEN your higher faculties can enjoy unhurried and considered discussions and leisurely tactile pleasuring~
As a male in my 30s when i've hooked up with someone I found attractive but were a fair bit younger than me in the past, I've made it clear it wouldn't become a serious relationship.
Although there may be a physical attraction there I feel when the age gap gets too large it throws up a lot of issues when it comes to dating that I won't list.
So basically I would say from the start just to see me as a stepping stone to have fun with until you meet someone closer to your age you like and then when the time comes simply just let me know...
00 Reply2.9K opinions shared on Dating topic. I don't know, what would an 18 year old girl want with an old fat crazy guy like me? I'm a good honest helpful loyal person but that's all I really have going for me. Why would she pick me over a guy her own age? We are at 2 different stages of life. Seems like it would be setting myself up for disappointment. When she came to her senses she would probably leave me for a young guy. What would her family and friends think about it? If I had a daughter I would prefer she date guys her own age. I probably wouldn't date a girl younger than mid 20's who is out of college, working, not living at home with parents, etc. I have women 20 years younger than me hit on me at work sometimes but they are usually drunk, and I don't fool around with drunk women who I don't know.
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Good, loyal, honest, and helpful are all great qualities. Love is greater than age.
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+1 yI’m not sure what I would say to an 18 year old in a romantic sense. We’re just too far apart and at vastly different stages of life. Even if I never had her as a student, odds are on that I would struggle mightily to see her as anything different, and that is just so strictly off-limits that it’s unthinkable.
10 Reply I know this topic as been brought up many times, sometimes worded in different formats. They say dating a younger person and age doesn’t matter, but sometimes you have draw the line somewhere. For me the age gap is far to big me, it just wouldn’t work. So, I would have to say no, on this occasion.
00 ReplyDepends. I won't out right look for a 18 year old but if she was undeniable amazing...
I'd be open to it because I know age is just a number in the end. However, I prefer not to start a life with someone nearly 10 years behind me. The girl would have to be a very unusual 18 year old. Even if she was my age she would have to be unusual.00 Reply- 1.1K opinions shared on Dating topic.
+1 yMaybe, but probably not. Age isn’t a deal breaker for me by any means. But an 18-year old would have to be very special in order to gain and keep my interest. I had a thing with an 18-year old when i was 40, but it was purely sexual. We had little else in common. Great sex though! Ell oh ell! That sort of surprised me.
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+1 yDate? Yes. Marry? No.
I would want you to understand that it is a fun time, and not something serious. I, actually, think that can be a real advantageous in a relationship: No stress, no worrying, no pressure. I can focus on treating you like a princess. You can move on any time without feeling bad.
Sometimes that age differential can be a good thing.
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+1 yI think it would be a bit strange to date someone that much younger than me. I try not to judge others, but I have a feeling most people would judge a couple, with that age difference, in one way or another.
If I meet someone where it's a big age difference (both older or younger than me) there needs to be an extreme strong connection from the beginning for me to even think about it.00 Reply
+1 yNot at this stage of my life, no.
18 year olds are simply far too young for me, at my age. I'd feel like a disgusting pervert, dating a child.
10 Reply2.1K opinions shared on Dating topic. When I was between 16 and 22 or so, absolutely. But at my age it would require a pretty complicates series of events, like maybe an apocalypse or something.
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+1 yYeah. I know my profile says I’m 26. But I’m really 20. Lol.
Yeah. I would. If she’s a good person. I would have no problem dating someone whose 1817 Reply- +1 y
I really am 26. Would it be ideal for me to date her, or what if You really were 26?
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@HippieVeganJewslim the person whose asking? If you don’t know her. This isn’t a dating site.
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I think my intentions are good. I might crave sex, but I won’t ever fornicate.
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@HippieVeganJewslim you have to repent when tempted with lust. But yeah you can date
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Long as who you’re asking agrees.
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Thank You.
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@HippieVeganJewslim you’re welcome. Yeah the area does matter.
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+1 yI tried to date a 19 year old when I was 24. was good date, but blew up after that... didn't know what I was doing.
18 is too young for me... it's a baby that thinks they are an adult.
00 Reply The answer isn't no. If she's of legal age and there was some sort of spark, sure. I think I'd have a conversation with her that big age gap relationships are hard work. But, yes.
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+1 yIf I were younger, ABSOLUTELY. Sadly, I'm too old and cranky for you now. But I'm sure there are LOTS of guys who are tripping over themselves to date a cute redhead like you!
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+1 yI’m bi and I’m only two years younger so if I was single sure
10 Reply I'd be against it cause that's kinda too young for me. The lowest I'm comfortable with is 23, considering I'm going to be 36 soon.
00 Reply2.1K opinions shared on Dating topic. Nah I can barely even have a conversation with a 18 year old without getting annoyed
10 Reply13.2K opinions shared on Dating topic. Unlikely at my age that any would be interested, and it's unlikely I would be interested in any 18-year-old that would want to date me.
00 ReplyYes but most people would consider my age as old even though im ususally the last one standing in the city of light weights im from
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+1 yWhen I was 18 I did, now at my age. That's just creepy
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That should be "If I did that at my age"
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+1 y18 year old are probably naive, childish & immature (like gossiping, tiktok obsessed, ghosting etc) also they get bored so easily,
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@DaySpring yea but you can already spot a difference
2.6K opinions shared on Dating topic. I had girlfriends who were 18 and under when I was between 16 and 22.
00 ReplyWould I turn her down? guys prefer young girls, would you date an much older guy?
00 Reply3.2K opinions shared on Dating topic. If I was 16 to 24 and I really liked her yes I would.
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+1 ySince you're half my age, I can't imagine what we might have in common, but I'm sure we could find "something" to do!
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+1 yMaybe like 12-15 years ago but definitely not at this point.
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+1 yonly if I want this behind me..
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+1 yIf I were single then casually yes, not for relationship
00 Reply 338 opinions shared on Dating topic. Yeah sure. Its just a 4 year difference. No big deal
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Would eight-year age gap be aight for Y’all?
At this point in my life, no. I would date a 22 yo+, but late teens are a no, no for me, in my 30s.
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+1 yIf She has a compatible personality, why not? If We love each other, our eight-year age gap matters not.
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+1 yProbably not. No offense whatsoever. It's just that I think that age difference would be a bit too much for me.
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+1 yI have, yes. Typically I want someone a bit more mature than most 18 year olds, though.
00 Reply 850 opinions shared on Dating topic. Too young for me. I prefer someone closer to my age.
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Three-year age gap? Oy, please!
I don't know I think that's a little young considering I have an 18 yo kid, I'm thinking 25 and older sounds good
00 Reply5.9K opinions shared on Dating topic. I have done that before and I would do it again. If I'm attracted to somebody I'm attracted no matter what their age is as long as it's legal.
00 Reply7.5K opinions shared on Dating topic. Not a chance...
00 ReplyGenerally, a 18 years old girl is an imbecile.
00 ReplyIt’s highly unlikely. I would have nothing in common with them.
00 Reply1.4K opinions shared on Dating topic. I’d date her, casually, for a casual conversation , a chance to learn something new.
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+1 yNo I wouldn't because we'd have nothing in common. She wouldn't want an old fart like me
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+1 yIf she has a good character and is serious then yes.
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+1 yi’d only hook up with an 18 year old, we’d be in too different of phases in life to make dating work
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Anonymous(36-45)+1 yYou're a red head with freckles. Of course everyone would love to based on looks alone. But for me personally an 18 to 26 years old has nothing to stimulate me with mentally. Totally different head space
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+1 yNo, I am happily taken. But if that was not the case and I was single, yes, I would.
00 Reply1.6K opinions shared on Dating topic. yes I would, would you like to go out sometime?
00 Reply391 opinions shared on Dating topic. There are plenty of younger guys who would chase after 18 year old girls.
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+1 ySure. It's just a date. We might have a good time
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+1 yYes I was 34 and dated an 18 yo and we been together almost 2 years now.
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+1 yUnlikely since we would have so little in common. But the sex would be fun
00 Reply4.5K opinions shared on Dating topic. No, because I won't date someone who isn't within 10 years of my current age.
00 Reply1.9K opinions shared on Dating topic. i think i would be too old for her as i am almost twenty five
00 ReplyI don’t see why not, as long as their maturity is good.
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+1 yOnly if she’s a devout and chaste God fearing woman
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Anonymous(25-29)+1 yToo young for me, I prefer the women in my life to be older than myself
00 ReplyYes definitely, actually my girlfriend is 18 aswell🤷🏻
00 Reply3.9K opinions shared on Dating topic. Sure, long as they're 18 and over.
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