So when is age a factor?

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mandy_lynn26 keystone, Florida USA
Ok get this. Im 26 with three boys, and I get this email from this really cute guy and hes like, " Your so cute, I love kids, I wanna get to know you, blah blah". Well, im really excited because after all I dont get 100 emails a day. I pull up his profile and hes smokin hot but hes only 20 years old. Im like ok this shit is a joke from some kid trying to be funny. I already have a hard time finding someone as it is and this punk kid comes along and tries to be funny. Well, I politely write him back and tell him, "I would love to talk to you but do you know how old I am?" Long story short, we ended up talking for a couple weeks and hit it off really well. It only lasted that long cause he started talking about marriage and kids. I had to let him down gently. But I guess my questions are how young is to young or old is to old for a couple? Or does it really matter as long as you feel that attraction? and someone with kids like me should I look for someone around my age and maturity? I dont like drama! I just want to be lovedblushing
Jim29 miami, Florida USA
well, actually it depends the age. i think that if the woman is older, the oldest that she should be is top 4 years. and if the man is older i think that tops 10 years old is fine. since alot of couples that have age differences when the woman is way older , most of the times they do not last. because guys tend to fall in love visually while females are more mentally or emmotionally. most of the times they don't look at physical appereance if they were already in love before the guy gets really old.
In response to: Ok get this. Im 26 with three boys, and I get this email from this really cute guy and hes like, " Your so cute, I love kids, I wanna get to know you, blah blah". Well, im really excited because after all I dont get 100 emails a day. I pull up his profile and hes smokin hot but hes only 20 years old. Im like ok this shit is a joke from some kid trying to be funny. I already have a hard time finding someone as it is and this punk kid comes along and tries to be funny. Well, I politely write him back and tell him, "I would love to talk to you but do you know how old I am?" Long story short, we ended up talking for a couple weeks and hit it off really well. It only lasted that long cause he started talking about marriage and kids. I had to let him down gently. But I guess my questions are how young is to young or old is to old for a couple? Or does it really matter as long as you feel that attraction? and someone with kids like me should I look for someone around my age and maturity? I dont like drama! I just want to be loved
I have been in a relationship with a much younger guy for 5 years. It has gone pretty well until recently. I am getting to the point where I am looking for security and he ain't it!
LILTONE2931 kissimme, Florida USA
sweety age aint nothing but a number. just make sure the guy is 100 percent real on what he says. if the guy makes u happy n u make feel good go 4 it.coming from a guy life is 2 short 2 try 2 find the perfect person. no one is. give a shot. n u will know in your heart if he is the right one 4 u.
i think i might be one of the youngest people on here and i dont have a single profile view. i think age matters
cameraman St. Petersburg, Florida USA
Your only 6 years older than him. conversing Usually when one is old enough to be my mommy, then age becomes an issue.
polishmario Navarre, Florida USA
i really dont mind the age gap. if you love someone that is all that counts. unless they are around my parents age lol. i like to stay with in 6 years of my age.



STORMW dallas, Florida USA
PLAIN AND SIMPLE TO ME AGE IS JUST A NUMBER ONCE YOU ARE OLDER THEN 21..Storm Wprofessor
Brewer Jacksonville, Florida USA
I think it changes in each circumstance. I would date a younger girl but alot of them think you are creepy or some crap. I would also date an older one. Im 32 and have seen 20 year olds and 40 year olds that were interesting on here, how does that get spun as creepy? Just exploring different options and sometimes people are really intriguing, even if younger or older.
Looking4theOnly1 Fernandina Beach, Florida USA
mandy_lynn26: Ok get this. Im 26 with three boys, and I get this email from this really cute guy and hes like, " Your so cute, I love kids, I wanna get to know you, blah blah". Well, im really excited because after all I dont get 100 emails a day. I pull up his profile and hes smokin hot but hes only 20 years old. Im like ok this shit is a joke from some kid trying to be funny. I already have a hard time finding someone as it is and this punk kid comes along and tries to be funny. Well, I politely write him back and tell him, "I would love to talk to you but do you know how old I am?" Long story short, we ended up talking for a couple weeks and hit it off really well. It only lasted that long cause he started talking about marriage and kids. I had to let him down gently. But I guess my questions are how young is to young or old is to old for a couple? Or does it really matter as long as you feel that attraction? and someone with kids like me should I look for someone around my age and maturity? I dont like drama! I just want to be loved

wave Hi Mandy! I think you tried with him and just felt it wasnt 'right' in some way, because you end your post with "i just want to be loved" So, apparently, there was some 'doubt' or something that made you decide to end it. Whether it WAS the age diff or not. I respect you for considering whats in your childrens 'best interests' too, coz there are 'weirdos' out there & you have to not only protect your heart, but your children as well. I've had a couple of younger guys try to be 'more than friends' on HERE & when my daughters were younger, and for ME, i just wasnt/arent 'comfortable' with someone close to my daughters' or even my son-in-laws age...and I consider how it would make them feel.. I know people are going to say (to me..not you) things like 'you cant help who you fall in love with' etc, etc, but i believe that, YES, you CAN ! If you 'dont go there' with someone much younger than you, other than being friends (IF you AND they can & want to be) you wont fall IN love with them...(i do believe there is a diff between loving & being IN love too :) So, i make my 'bounderies' clear & up front...So nobody gets hurt in the end..But, if on the other hand, you are having 'second thoughts' on 'breaking up' with him, maybe you should 'reconsider'...either way, i wish you all the best in your 'search'...<3 SuZi (ps: you seem very nice, smart & a good mother !! You'll 'find' him !! :) cheering applause teddybear
:o You're 26! I'm 43 & have been with 20 year olds!!!
I get 18 & 19 years olds too! I loooooove young guys!!!
But age is just a number! Go by the person - who they are, how attracted you are to each other & how you mesh. That's all that counts! :)
PassionatePoet Jacksonville/Dunnellon, Florida USA
Such wise advice from a beautiful and intelligent lady. teddybear
Looking4theOnly1 Fernandina Beach, Florida USA
PassionatePoet: Such wise advice from a beautiful and intelligent lady.


wine Thnx...i didnt know you were replying to me until you told me (Becauz you didnt 'quote' my comment in your reply!! lols !! ;) Well....as the saying goes 'With 'age' comes...oldness..nah..thats not how it goes....wait a minute....its coming to me.....lightbulb above head....got it...'With age Comes WISDOM'..or being 'set in yur ways' lol !! Depends on who & what AGE the person you're sharing that wisdom with is heheeee!!
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eaglo Orlando, Florida USA
Do what's best for the 3 boys.
Looking4theOnly1 Fernandina Beach, Florida USA
eaglo: Do what's best for the 3 boys.

cheering (Hi Eaglo!! How have you been? Good Advice!! ;) Eaglo hit on a good thought ...We have to think bout our kids 1ST (Mine are 'grown' but i still factor them in on mostly every decision I Make ! :) dancing thumbs up
friends4now Melbourne, Florida USA
I don't like going with guys in my age group or younger

typically I date guys in mid 30s to mid 40s

I will talk to guys my age but that doesn't last long neither does the younger ones


just dont have a connection with them
rickjc25 Dunnellon, Florida USA
I've always said; Age is only a number on paper. (And we all know what puppies do on paper!)
Whats most important is respect for each other. If there's no respect, Then things cannot progress.




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