Can a 25 year old guy that’s generally attracted to 18-21 year olds want a 27 year old?

[Anonymous]

A guy I’m interested in that has shown some interest in me generally goes for younger girls around 18-21. I knew he didn’t have anything against older girls because he had supported posts of not judging girls in their late 20s to early 30s for not finding a partner (in our culture not being married by late 20s early 30s is concerning), but when you look at the girls he’s been friendly with in the past or follows they’re a specific age range. Yet he’s shown some interest in me and often reaches out. We haven’t known each other for long but he has shown some interest in asking more about me and flirting.

Do you think I should be worried that I’m not his “usual type” in terms of age? I do believe I’m his type physically, but it doesn’t seem like dating 2 years older is his ideal kind of relationship.

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I just want to stress that in our country 18 is a full adult. There is no big ‘21’, 18 is our 21 where everything in the law becomes legal for you.

[Saramad_Hill]

If I'm going by strictly the title of your question, then my answer is Yes. At 25 I was attracted to people about 20-30. Even dated someone two years older than me, but she had serious issues that I wasn't originally able to see past a fat ass.

But... I don't know if you should keep your hopes up too high. The age thing is a little suspicious, even at 25 I felt like 18/19 year olds were just too far removed from my lifestyle. Not only that, I'd be a laughing stock for an age gap like that.

Two years is really reasonable, and if you think you and him have good chemistry, you should try hanging out alone. Don't call it a date unless you just want to. It seems like you'd really like to at least give him a shot. I'd definitely date an older woman, maybe about six years older at this point if I had to estimate. I really value maturity, and age tends to facilitate that... Not always, obviously, but you get the idea.

My only hangup with him is his preference of dating 5-7 years downwards at 25. I'm not one to tell people what they can or cannot do, of course. I just find it odd to limit yourself like that. It just seems a bit out of societal norms.

[slatyb]

A 25-year-old who wants to date teenagers is bad news. Find an adult to date.

[DrPepper12]

Ummmm yeah? Seriously, once You're both out of high school does age even matter?

[slatyb]

Yes, it's a long way from 18 to 23.

[DrPepper12]

Absolutely not!! Super seniors n freshman get busy all the time!!

[DerekC321]

Yes, for sure