Why are women so concerned about age difference when it's the man younger than them?

Age difference matters to some people. It matters to me. I don't date more than five years older, or more than maybe two years younger. For me, part of compatibility is about being at the same stage in life. Our kids our grown, we are settled into our careers, we understand the same pop culture references from when we were in high school, etc. I'm at a point in my life where I would not want to date someone who still had kids living at home. That's my personal preference. For many other people age is not a factor in dating.

age makes no difference in the present .... but in the future it will come to the forefront ... watch for what obstacles will crop up .... been there done that....

Why are many men so concerned about age difference insisting that the woman be younger than them?

If age difference concerns you, and it seems it does if you are asking the question, then it's better to date someone in an age group that you are comfortable with in my opinion.

I would never date someone more than 8/10 years younger, and then only if they don’t have young kids. Most people in their 50’s 60’s have more free time, more money, and less patience !

I understand you. I'm very comfortable with +/- any age for a relationship as long as there is chemistry. But at times you get to talk to women who just say I don't want someone younger. yes it's their choice and I respect that....but there are no reasons,so I'm just trying to find out from some people who are very open about it. Thanks

You have it the wrong way around, Younger / Older is a fetish, some people seek an younger or older partner, just as some people look for brest size or legs, Etc.

My personal fetish is for an older Dominering female.

It os not just female that do this, from experince most male seem to prefer younger females.

Then you have socail dogma, any person with an obviously younger or older partnber can be demonised,.

Have a nice day.

leona

Because thousands of young guys post on here looking for "older" women with the idea that they are desperate, will be an easy lay and are ripe for monetary exploitation.

Well said Motown , totally agree with that .

By a certain age, most women have already raised
children, or decided not to have any.
In as much, many women feel that they shouldn't
have to raise a boyfriend too.

It's called "preference". Respect a woman's
preferences. She'll respect you more for that.
Than for being the whiney douche nozzle you're
presenting yourself as today

You are actually at war within yourself Rockhammer...whatever. It's just a discussion,who didn't respect their preferences,...preferences have reasons...it's just good to know....don't just read to comment...think and understand. ...fight your inner man.

For men,I don't know,since I only date women. I have no problem with a woman being older than me.

I get the point,loud and clear.

Quite understood,I'm getting it.

Quite understood,I'm getting it.