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How many years apart should the maximum age difference reasonably be between a dating couple?

Thought provoking question! I'm 46, I "just" spent the last 25 mins. refusing to be on "the friends list" of a bunch of "children" (supposedly 18 - 22 yrs), AS IF! -- I don't know, 10-15 yrs (+/-) is reasonable ... in my head anyway.

I think 12-15 years older or younger is maximum. I don't want to be old enough to be some youngster's mother and I don't want a guy old enough to be my father. Other than that, age really isn't a factor. You're only as old as you act and feel.

23 years, 34 day, 12 hours, 10 minutes, and 16 seconds

For me, I stay in the 5 before 5 after range.I am however flexible based on maturity. My maximum would probably be 10 years my senior. My minimum however is still 5 Im too old for games and too young for geritol lol

it may depend how old you are. I'm only 19, and many guys think 25 is pushing it for someone of my age, while I have 30 year olds interested in me at the same time. usually I go with how far along you are in life, not your age. My cap is usually 10 years, but when I'm 30, it may be 15 years (only older men of course). I know many guys who are as young as 21, 22 and have a good paying job, their own place, and are very settled with their lives. I also know 28, 29, 30 year olds who are struggling to pay the bills, living with roommates, some with their parents still! So, at that point, does age really matter? no. it's where you're going in life. I want someone who is transitioning into the world and striving to be independent and make it out in the world on their own. I may be young, and I may still live with my mother, but I'll be out on my own by this time next year. I'm looking for someone who's trying to do the same or has already done that, whether he be 21 or 28.

I believe 5-10 years max, but it is also depending on the maturity level. Lets face it everyone is differrent and is looking for different aspects in the one they are looking for. Some men eho are in there early 30's act more mature and responsible as well as women in there 40's try to be 20. Its all about being real and honest.

Age can't determine a good dating couple, only the mindset of the couple can determine if age is reasonable or not. BUT this pretty much rules out the douche bag guys who go for 18 year old girls who are still adolescent minded but that also can describe the matureness of the male all in its own. My grand parents were 11 years apart and they just had there 53rd anniversary. All in the mind from what i've experienced.

Hi Mainlente. We've communicated before, so you may remember the screen name. But to answer your question: it all depends. I prefer to date younger men, men in their 50's because older men all seem to be either too tired or too damaged, physically and/or emotionally. When I see the profiles of late 50's and early 60's men, I see without fail that they want to meet only women who are at least 10 years younger. Is it because we know them too well? Is a 60 y.o. woman so bereft of charm that she can't interest a 60 y.o. man? Is it because she laughs out loud when he says that we must have sex on the first date to test for compatibility? In my house, of course, because his is too unkempt for company. I'd love to know.....Cheers.

Do you reakon age really matters I dont think so. Young guys keep the older woman young and the young gal keeps the old man young as long as they happy together So What its their lives .they both know when the use by date expires.