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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I saw online a 22 year old male having a 62 year old girlfriend. They both appear very happy. Give her her due she looked in her 40's. What are people's thoughts on this..(apologies if threads have already been done on this) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I thought that age gap didn’t matter too, until it eventually does. I think if someone dates 5-8 older or younger, the differences aren’t huge. But the bigger the gap, the more these differences eventually will present. Sooner or later!
Like someone who’s 30 and the other person is 60. They are walking different paths in life. This is just the truth!
I’m trying to stick to sort of my age now. Give or take |
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If they are happy it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks.
A certain maturity level, along with common interests does play a huge part.
Personally if I put a tape and a pencil on the table and they don’t know why, it’s a no  |
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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago
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I was 48 and my then partner was 32 when our daughter was born, at the time the age gap seemed irrelevant, we drifted apart for a couple of years before getting back together on a platonic basis and we still meet socially on a regular basis.
The subject of getting back to having a sexual relationship again has been discussed a few times but we both now feel that the age gap is too large to make it work. I am now 82 and my friend is 66. |
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I always get the impression that it’s perfectly ok unless the woman is older than the guy.
If the guy’s much older than the woman he’s clearly successful, a stud and to be admired.
If the woman’s much older she’s a sad old cougar and she’s to be ridiculed.
It’s a bit like the number of sexual partners ruling: The guy is a ‘jack the lad’ and a stud - the woman is a slag/slut/whore etc (I believe I was called them all!)
Let’s face it - there are thousands of relationships out there (and here on fab) where the guy is a generation older than the woman - but few the other way round.
Having said that - I doubt I’d want a relationship with someone considerably older or younger. X |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"There's a woman I like at work but I'm 11 years older than her. There's definitely a spark there but sometimes I feel like I'm an entire generation older than her and it shows.  "
My ex-boyfriend was 11 years younger. We had loads in common, lots to talk about. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I always get the impression that it’s perfectly ok unless the woman is older than the guy.
If the guy’s much older than the woman he’s clearly successful, a stud and to be admired.
If the woman’s much older she’s a sad old cougar and she’s to be ridiculed.
It’s a bit like the number of sexual partners ruling: The guy is a ‘jack the lad’ and a stud - the woman is a slag/slut/whore etc (I believe I was called them all!)
Let’s face it - there are thousands of relationships out there (and here on fab) where the guy is a generation older than the woman - but few the other way round.
Having said that - I doubt I’d want a relationship with someone considerably older or younger. X"
I've been with men 20 years my junior. If anyone had an issue with it, they didn't say anything and I didn't care. I tend to get along well with guys 5-10 years younger still. Attraction is there. |
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By *lofeldMan
over a year ago
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I have been out with 10 years younger and 13 years older. On balance I had the happier times with women that were older, but ultimately its about the chemistry and not the number, as long as you find each other attractive in every way, it doesn't matter. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Age doesn't matter, the only thing that does is happiness. As long as your happy, who cares what the rest of the world thinks."
well said. I totally agree.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’m seeing someone 9 years younger than me and I can definitely notice a bit of disconnect. Couldn’t do more than that, though I suppose the older you get the less it matters |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have been out with 10 years younger and 13 years older. On balance I had the happier times with women that were older, but ultimately its about the chemistry and not the number, as long as you find each other attractive in every way, it doesn't matter."
I'm only 6 years older  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Age has never really bothered me although I prefer older to younger. My partner is 14 years older than me. My parents had a 25 year age gap, they had a wonderful relationship for over 40 years. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm 9 years older than Gina, best relationship I've had and no one would know the gap is that big.
I don't see it being an issue for anyone else to date large age gaps apart. I didn't want to be too old for her in case she no longer found me attractive, but thats a personal thing for me and no one elses business really. |
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First rule of fab threads...
Never apologise about fab threads.
If someone doesn't want to comment because it's been done before, they can pass by.
Back to topic, age doesn't bother me. It's not a deal breaker. 18+ if they're sexy they're sexy. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Good to see the positivity here. Ive unexpectedly found myself in an age gap relationship, im 15 years older 
To those who wonder what we talk about .. its the usual stuff; tv, family life, work, current affairs, our relationship and learning about each other, plans, finances.
Its not life experience that we have in common obviously, but it is how we experience life that is so compatible. |
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By *lofeldMan
over a year ago
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"I have been out with 10 years younger and 13 years older. On balance I had the happier times with women that were older, but ultimately its about the chemistry and not the number, as long as you find each other attractive in every way, it doesn't matter.
I'm only 6 years older "
Then by my mathematical reckoning, that makes your perfect...  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have been out with 10 years younger and 13 years older. On balance I had the happier times with women that were older, but ultimately its about the chemistry and not the number, as long as you find each other attractive in every way, it doesn't matter.
I'm only 6 years older
Then by my mathematical reckoning, that makes your perfect... "
I will let you know the month so you can calculate further... |
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Saw one simlar on tic tok she looked young for her age! Think she was 60 something! Some are ok with it! But not for me! Not even for just a one of meet my grandson is 22 and I would b horrified if he was seeing someone my age!  x |
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I was with a guy for 5 years, we lived together. He was 16 yrs younger than I.
I was married to a guy who was 19 yrs my senior.
We'd walk into a club or a pub and I could see people looking trying to figure us out. I'd plant a big kiss on him...it left them in no doubt that he was mine and I his.
A few times I was mistaken for his daughter!
When the relationships ended it was nothing to do with the age gap.
I think if you are happy together then that's all that matters.
If someone is much older then in time it could throw up health issues. But, I suppose that can happen to any couple.
Go for what makes you happy irrespective of age, is what I say!
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By *lofeldMan
over a year ago
Redhill |
"I have been out with 10 years younger and 13 years older. On balance I had the happier times with women that were older, but ultimately its about the chemistry and not the number, as long as you find each other attractive in every way, it doesn't matter.
I'm only 6 years older
Then by my mathematical reckoning, that makes your perfect...
I will let you know the month so you can calculate further..."
Flowers or chocolates? Don't say diamonds...  |
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By *art123Man
over a year ago
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"I thought that age gap didn’t matter too, until it eventually does. I think if someone dates 5-8 older or younger, the differences aren’t huge. But the bigger the gap, the more these differences eventually will present. Sooner or later!
Like someone who’s 30 and the other person is 60. They are walking different paths in life. This is just the truth!
I’m trying to stick to sort of my age now. Give or take "
Well said. I speak from experience. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have been out with 10 years younger and 13 years older. On balance I had the happier times with women that were older, but ultimately its about the chemistry and not the number, as long as you find each other attractive in every way, it doesn't matter.
I'm only 6 years older
Then by my mathematical reckoning, that makes your perfect...
I will let you know the month so you can calculate further...
Flowers or chocolates? Don't say diamonds... "
I don't actually know |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"So say for example the ages were removed from all profiles and you just find someone you click with
Then the age gap would surely be irrelevant
I like the idea of this. "
Why? Age isn't irrelevant. |
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"So say for example the ages were removed from all profiles and you just find someone you click with
Then the age gap would surely be irrelevant
I like the idea of this.
Why? Age isn't irrelevant. "
It is and this would enable more people to interact without the ‘they are too old/young’ kinda thing. It would be fun |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"So say for example the ages were removed from all profiles and you just find someone you click with
Then the age gap would surely be irrelevant
I like the idea of this.
Why? Age isn't irrelevant.
It is and this would enable more people to interact without the ‘they are too old/young’ kinda thing. It would be fun "
A bit like in the forum's where you can chat and maybe find someone you get along with age irrespective |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"So say for example the ages were removed from all profiles and you just find someone you click with
Then the age gap would surely be irrelevant
I like the idea of this.
Why? Age isn't irrelevant.
It is and this would enable more people to interact without the ‘they are too old/young’ kinda thing. It would be fun "
I disagree. It's irrelevant to some, not all. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I saw online a 22 year old male having a 62 year old girlfriend. They both appear very happy. Give her her due she looked in her 40's. What are people's thoughts on this..(apologies if threads have already been done on this)"
As a man who usually prefers older women, I understand a bit. Within reason, age isn’t really a factor in who ya find attractive. Some people like myself gravitate towards more mature women, because they want to feel a certain type of way or satisfy some deep held lust.
At least, these are a few of my thoughts on the topics. |
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