Topic: How Young Is Too Young?
oldsage's photo
Mon 07/06/09 02:13 AM
In the past, I have dated much younger; found there was some major music differances. So learned to stay within 10 yrs of my own age, on the bottom of the scale & a lady's spirit/love of life, set the top, of the scale.

Gaelicgals's photo
Thu 07/09/09 09:42 AM
For me, I want a man I have something in common with. Grew up in same time period similar experiences, tastes, exposure to music etc etc so for me...a peer comtemporary be best. Prolly not younger than 10 years. I am 53 so maybe stretching to 43.

Just want someone that can understand how I gew up and what I experienced and be on basically same wave length.

I really do NOT want to 'raise' a husband LOL

Melody

DamnPhule's photo
Thu 07/09/09 09:50 AM
Personaly ... I will date just about anyone, older younger its really irrelevent. However, if I was to become seriously involved with someone I would much rather they be closer to my own age +/- 5-6 years. At least we are in the same head space and can relate much easier.shades

synergized's photo
Fri 07/10/09 08:43 AM
I dated a guy who was 11 yrs younger than me. He was really intelligent and funny, but was still in the me me me phase. Could be his age, or just his personality, but it made me realize I need a real man who has been there, seen that, and is ready to share.

no photo
Fri 07/10/09 09:18 AM

I dated a guy who was 11 yrs younger than me. He was really intelligent and funny, but was still in the me me me phase. Could be his age, or just his personality, but it made me realize I need a real man who has been there, seen that, and is ready to share.
I think it's more in the personality, I dated a gal like that and I don't think she knew how much it showed. Even my boss acts like thatgrumble I can't take it anymore frustrated frustrated frustrated laugh

Doxieluver's photo
Fri 07/10/09 09:54 AM
Probably 45 (6 years younger) but depends on whether he had kids or not. I never had any and don't think I want to date anyone who's kids are still in school (college ok). Just don't want to be step mom if I ever remarry. Also don't want to deal with his ex where kids are concerned. Both my ex's are out of the picture so I don't have that baggage. happy

vivian2981's photo
Fri 07/10/09 01:24 PM
Edited by vivian2981 on Fri 07/10/09 01:25 PM


I dated a guy who was 11 yrs younger than me. He was really intelligent and funny, but was still in the me me me phase. Could be his age, or just his personality, but it made me realize I need a real man who has been there, seen that, and is ready to share.
I think it's more in the personality, I dated a gal like that and I don't think she knew how much it showed. Even my boss acts like thatgrumble I can't take it anymore frustrated frustrated frustrated laugh


Boy do I ever feel ypou pain on the boss thing, except with me it's the property manager....he's right no matter how wrong he might be!!laugh frustrated frustrated

oldsage's photo
Sun 07/12/09 04:05 AM



I dated a guy who was 11 yrs younger than me. He was really intelligent and funny, but was still in the me me me phase. Could be his age, or just his personality, but it made me realize I need a real man who has been there, seen that, and is ready to share.
I think it's more in the personality, I dated a gal like that and I don't think she knew how much it showed. Even my boss acts like thatgrumble I can't take it anymore frustrated frustrated frustrated laugh


Boy do I ever feel ypou pain on the boss thing, except with me it's the property manager....he's right no matter how wrong he might be!!laugh frustrated frustrated


Bet Viv is always right, FOR REAL.:thumbsup: waving smitten

BettyB's photo
Sun 07/12/09 08:17 AM
For me this a really tough question because I put age at the bottom of my "concern list" .I have dated 12 years younger and it was great .I went one year older and it was awful ,so who knows.
But I do think it is important that you keep it at your personal comfort level whatever that might be.

synergized's photo
Sun 07/12/09 11:28 AM
Edited by synergized on Sun 07/12/09 11:31 AM


I dated a guy who was 11 yrs younger than me. He was really intelligent and funny, but was still in the me me me phase. Could be his age, or just his personality, but it made me realize I need a real man who has been there, seen that, and is ready to share.
I think it's more in the personality, I dated a gal like that and I don't think she knew how much it showed. Even my boss acts like thatgrumble I can't take it anymore frustrated frustrated frustrated laugh


Sadly, when its a boss, you don't have the luxery to just walk away.frown
As far as the other person, I think most of them do not care how they come across, because they are only interested in how they feel and what they want. They can be very funny and great to have around short term, but unless someone likes being a door mat, things can't progress.

metalwing's photo
Sun 07/12/09 12:05 PM
I really don't know. I dated a woman once thirteen years younger and we got along fine. It just depends on the person and circumstances and I wouldn't want to judge in advance.

BettyB's photo
Sun 07/12/09 12:19 PM
I am also thinking that after a certain age people are more willing to date younger ,than they are older. JMO.

oldsage's photo
Sun 07/12/09 01:51 PM
Betty has no worries, she is older than EVERYBODY.

COUGAR

metalwing's photo
Sun 07/12/09 02:28 PM

I am also thinking that after a certain age people are more willing to date younger ,than they are older. JMO.


Maybe in general. I have dated both and had a very good time, but the OP was about dating younger.

BettyB's photo
Sun 07/12/09 03:24 PM

Betty has no worries, she is older than EVERYBODY.

COUGAR


Thanks for pointing that out. grumble
I forget how old I am and I don't care either!

vivian2981's photo
Sun 07/12/09 03:25 PM


Betty has no worries, she is older than EVERYBODY.

COUGAR


Thanks for pointing that out. grumble
I forget how old I am and I don't care either!


He's just kidding...I'm the oldest, darn it!

Poetrywriter's photo
Sun 07/12/09 03:27 PM

any younger than about 30 and they talk too much


I'll say 30 also, but my hearing sucks so it wouldn't matter if they talk too much! laugh

oldsage's photo
Sun 07/12/09 03:28 PM



Betty has no worries, she is older than EVERYBODY.

COUGAR


Thanks for pointing that out. grumble
I forget how old I am and I don't care either!


He's just kidding...I'm the oldest, darn it!

AHHH, but YOU don't wear diapers, have bowel problems & live in an old folks home. Betty is half infirm & needs to be watched over.

vivian2981's photo
Sun 07/12/09 03:30 PM




Betty has no worries, she is older than EVERYBODY.

COUGAR


Thanks for pointing that out. grumble
I forget how old I am and I don't care either!


He's just kidding...I'm the oldest, darn it!

AHHH, but YOU don't wear diapers, have bowel problems & live in an old folks home. Betty is half infirm & needs to be watched over.


rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl rofl

BettyB's photo
Sun 07/12/09 03:37 PM
I am very grateful and blessed not to have any bowel problems or the need to wear diaphers .My heart goes out to people that do cause it really it is NO JOKING MATTER.