when you are going out with a guy/girl, what do you think about age difference?

Personally, I tend to like people who are older then me, like the guy I am with is 18, but my friends guy is 19 and bout to turn 20 (yah, hes a senior......in HIGH SCHOOL) what do you guys think? do you care?

To me age is just a number, I have dated men who were both older and younger than I...

It definately depends on the age group you're in, and it's certainly true that the older you get, the less it matters.

Two years ago I briefly dated a guy who was two years younger than me. I was a sophomore in college, and he was a senior in highschool. Although we really liked each other, I just couldn't go on with it - we were just in two different worlds. I was dealing with midterms and he was dealing with college admissions and senior prom :rolleyes: I'd already been through all that, and I didn't want to go back. So yeah, only a 2 year difference, but it was too much. Same thing happened with one of my friends who was dating a guy who had already graduated college and was working. He didn't want to be back at the football games and frat parties - he'd already done that. But once you're in the same group (both in the same school, both out, both working, etc) the age really doesn't matter. (My mom's two years older than my dad) ;)

My sister was born in 1971 and her husband in 1970
My brother was born in 1973 and his wife in 1970
His wife is five months and three or four weeks older than my sister's husband
My dad was born in 1949 and My mom in 1951

I'm also one to say that age is just a number, although I will admit that I am semi-shallow when it comes to dating a guy younger than me. I don't think I would date anyone who is more than a year or so younger than me. But when it comes to older I'm pretty flexible, you are only too old if you could drive when I was born.

I DONT CARE BECAUSE I DONT DATE BECAUSE I HATE EVERYONE pumpkin:

Age is just a number, and/or, a state of mind. In the end, it dosen't really matter. Granted, I don't think some 40-year-old should go and do it with a twelve year old, but, with the exception of kids, I don't see what the big difference is with an age difference

I don't care too much. As long as he's nice and sane.

And yes...50 is too old. *coughs*

Originally posted by dawsongirl
I don't care too much. As long as he's nice and sane.


Aww...Well, I guess that rules ME out, huh? :-)

Originally posted by Seth Thrasher
Aww...Well, I guess that rules ME out, huh? :-)

:lol: Well, I don't mean completely sane, because then they couldn't put up with me.

I like dating guys who are older than me by like 2-3 years. I don't like younger guys at all.

I don't know, really.. as long as you like the person, it shouldn't really matter. A few months ago I was with someone who was 17 years old. (I'm 15 basically.. few months) But that was short lived. All he wanted to do was hang out with his friends 24/7, never really had time for me. For now I'm going to stick to people somewhat closer in age to me..

My girlfriend is seven months younger than me. I used to say that I would never date anyone younger than me because I always wanted to be the youngest one in the relationship for some weird reason, but when I first got to know her I realized that she was so interesting and mature and that those seven months didn't make any difference.

Age really doesn't matter. And if you think it does, you have to try to get to know someone first before you judge them by their age.

I prefer someone older. The younger guys I meet party too much and aren't interested in settling down yet.

I think I prefer older because they become getting more tame once they hit a certain age. lol I can see a big difference in my boyfriend since he's turned 18 to now. At 18 he didn't want a serious relationship and claimed he wasn't going to have one until he was at least 21. We got together when he was still 18 (although it was late 18 by then), and he's now 20... When he was 15-17 he was too much into partying still, and I was never into that whole scene.

He's a little over a year older than me. I'm 18 and he's 20, but he just turned it the 21st of December. I'll be 19 July 1st.


I guess it all depends on what you're really into. If you're more into the partying thing more than most people your age I guess going with someone younger would be more for you. If you're more mature than people your age then going older might be for you. It doesn't have to go like that since everyone is different and you can't really catagorize them in age groups.

Older people are much better.

I'm 14 (15 in a few months) and I'm in love with a 43 year old. She doesn't like me back or anything, but all the people I like are between the age range of 30 - 50.

Originally posted by -*Forever*-
Older people are much better.

I'm 14 (15 in a few months) and I'm in love with a 43 year old. She doesn't like me back or anything, but all the people I like are between the age range of 30 - 50.
:eek:

Whoa. Big age difference there.

I used to be "in love" with a 31 year old lady when I was 13/14. She didn't know though. I had a big crush on her and admired her from afar. But it wasn't love. Just a simple crush. It's long over though. Nowadays when I look back I say, "What the hell was I thinking?" That lady was a rotten, stupid, annoying bitch.

I dont care about age. My boyfriend and I arent very far apart though. Im 18 hes 22.

Back in the olden days(1968) when I first started dating my future husband he was 24 and I was 17. I thought that was really cool! He was so much more mature than the high school guys I'd been dating. And it has worked out well! The main thing that we argue about nowdays is who is better? Elvis(
his generation) or The Beatles(mine):lol:But of course I am right! And he reluctantly has to agree with me!:lol:

By the way, he loves the Beatles too! :nod: ;)

Originally posted by Expyra
:eek:

Whoa. Big age difference there.

I used to be "in love" with a 31 year old lady when I was 13/14. She didn't know though. I had a big crush on her and admired her from afar. But it wasn't love. Just a simple crush. It's long over though. Nowadays when I look back I say, "What the hell was I thinking?" That lady was a rotten, stupid, annoying bitch.

Well, I'm not sure if mine is love either. But when you've liked someone for a year and 4 months and the longest you'd liked someone before that was 72 days, then you feel like it's love.

I mean, look at her. Who couldn't love her?

I think is depends on y our own age. I would say if you under 18... stick to max 2 years both way... would you want yoru 15 year old dating a 25 year old? But i think once you get older, who really cares? A 20 year old w/ a 25 year old is no big deal. A 30 year old iwth a 40 year old is no big deal. A 10 year old with a 15 year old.... disgusting deal.

Originally posted by JoJoJoJoJoJoJoJoJo
I think is depends on y our own age. I would say if you under 18... stick to max 2 years both way... would you want yoru 15 year old dating a 25 year old? But i think once you get older, who really cares? A 20 year old w/ a 25 year old is no big deal. A 30 year old iwth a 40 year old is no big deal. A 10 year old with a 15 year old.... disgusting deal.

I agree. 18 and under...we should stick with 2 years. Maybe 3.

I'm not really an authority on this, because I've only ever dated people a few months younger to 2 years older. None of the breaking ups had anything to do with age. Maturity level, yeah, but that had nothing to do with age.

im 17 and would only date within the age range of 16-23.

Originally posted by Swimfan85
but my friends guy is 19 and bout to turn 20 (yah, hes a senior......in HIGH SCHOOL)

Well my dad always says "Aim high but play low." ;)

I was thinking about it in the car today.

Mrs. Blasland (the woman I like) is 43. I'm 14.

When I'm 30, she'll be 59. No one freaks out about an age difference like that...

Why?!

Originally posted by -*Forever*-
I was thinking about it in the car today.

Mrs. Blasland (the woman I like) is 43. I'm 14.

When I'm 30, she'll be 59. No one freaks out about an age difference like that...

Why?!

Because now it is called statutory rape. You are far from an adult who can make reasonable decisions or can possibly support yourself.

my friends boy is turning 20 and shes 16:eek:


my boy is 18 and im 17, we are like a year apart.... well a yr. + 13 days...

Originally posted by Brian Damage
Because now it is called statutory rape. You are far from an adult who can make reasonable decisions or can possibly support yourself.

Isn't it only statutory rape if the two people sleep together?:confused:

Originally posted by popcornperson2002
Isn't it only statutory rape if the two people sleep together?:confused:

Yep and I dont know how politically incorrect this next question is...but...does the law apply to lesbians?

Im 19 (20 in less than 2 months so ya..), and my age range is 18-35. Given, Im not going for guys who are 35 years old.. but I want an older man- 25 would be the perfect age. Guys my age are just so.... UGH.

Originally posted by ¤MsConanOBrien¤
Im 19 (20 in less than 2 months so ya..), and my age range is 18-35. Given, Im not going for guys who are 35 years old.. but I want an older man- 25 would be the perfect age. Guys my age are just so.... UGH.

So are guys my age. Which doesn't help either of us any. :lol:

I do not think that age makes the person; personally I have dated a man who was 19 years my senior and had an infantile mentality, then I dated a man who was seven years my Junior who was very mature and a true gentleman...

My partner is 10 years older than me. (There was an 8-year age difference in my parents' ages -- my dad was older than my mom.)

Personally, I think it's more critical for 2 people to be in compatible stages (not ages) in their lives. For example, one who is still striving towards the peak of their career may not be a good match for a person who is either in college or looking forward to early retirement. *JMO*

Originally posted by Babes_Cat
Well my dad always says "Aim high but play low." ;) doesn't that only apply to Tiddley-Winks?

Jailbait. ohno:

Originally posted by robyrob
doesn't that only apply to Tiddley-Winks? Referring to who you chose to date or eventually end up with.

I'm 15 and stick with guys in my class.I don't like the idea of dating someone older than or younger than me.:wave:

Originally posted by ¤MsConanOBrien¤
Im 19 (20 in less than 2 months so ya..), and my age range is 18-35. Given, Im not going for guys who are 35 years old.. but I want an older man- 25 would be the perfect age. Guys my age are just so.... UGH.

Greg breaks the range, eh? :grineyes:

Originally posted by -*Forever*-
Greg breaks the range, eh? :grineyes: *gasp* I forgot all about him! Have you told him yet that Im his girlfriend? He seems to have lost my number.....

Originally posted by ¤MsConanOBrien¤
*gasp* I forgot all about him! Have you told him yet that Im his girlfriend? He seems to have lost my number.....

:p I'll remind him when he comes home. Right now, he's out in Utah with the love of his life.

Sorry :bighug:

Originally posted by -*Forever*-
:p I'll remind him when he comes home. Right now, he's out in Utah with the love of his life.

Sorry :bighug:
:eek: :faint: *bawls* His love of his life?! I.. dont believe this.. I thought we had something special!!! :mad: Who is she?! :cuss:

Please, I just want to be alone. *locks self in closet*

My husband is 17 and 1/2 years my senior, and it's never been a problem. He treats me like a queen. I had my share of jerks before I met him.

When we married, I was 27 and he was 45.

The downside to marrying so much older is that, barring an untimely death on my part, I may be widowed at a younger age had I married a man closer to my own age. :(

Originally posted by Janice
My husband is 17 and 1/2 years my senior, and it's never been a problem. He treats me like a queen. I had my share of jerks before I met him.

When we married, I was 27 and he was 45.

The downside to marrying so much older is that, barring an untimely death on my part, I may be widowed at a younger age had I married a man closer to my own age. :(

But it's better to have loved the man of your life than to have been with a guy who didn't treat you so well clear into your 90s.

Okay, that sounded a little cliche, but you know what I mean. :)

It certainly all depends on what time of your life it is. Of course, in high school 2-3 years age difference is alot, later in life, it really doesn't matter. When I was 22, I was dating a guy who was 41. Let's just say he was one of the most satisfying lovers I ever had.:happyface :blush: :banana:

To me age is just a number, I have dated men who were both older and younger than I...Indeed it IS just a number.......

As long as you can recognise your partners limits or whatnot,who cares??