Age..Does it really matter? (15)
CasualChuckLondon, Ontario Canada10 Threads 46 PostsOk..tell me truthfully. If you found a person to communicate with, who is relaxing to you and actually cares about what your saying, who you are as a person, and enjoys being with you, should age matter 
...or should they be conciderate to those who may see the two together and frown on the age difference? Just wondering where some of you sit on this issue...personally I do not have an issue with the age of two who are attracted to one another..unless it is a minor with an adult.
...or should they be conciderate to those who may see the two together and frown on the age difference? Just wondering where some of you sit on this issue...personally I do not have an issue with the age of two who are attracted to one another..unless it is a minor with an adult.
No it does not matter. 20 yrs might be a bit of a stretch.
Even today on some show, women mentioned males in their age range (40+) are looking for women in their 30's or younger. One woman said she did not like the idea of dating someone her father's age. I agree that I would not like to date someone my father's age. Someone 25 yrs older than I am, might be a great friend and the best person to have in my life, but I guess, someone I can talk about things from my generation would be more to my liking (as a partner/lover). There are many couples that are able to have a successful relationship with this big an age difference. My aunt was 17 yrs younger than her husband. They truly loved each other. No matter what, they still had that glow in their eyes when they looked at each other. I also watched her go down hill and so alone when my uncle passed away.
I guess it depends on the couple involved. If they are with each other, are good to and for each other, the rest should not be anyone's business.
Even today on some show, women mentioned males in their age range (40+) are looking for women in their 30's or younger. One woman said she did not like the idea of dating someone her father's age. I agree that I would not like to date someone my father's age. Someone 25 yrs older than I am, might be a great friend and the best person to have in my life, but I guess, someone I can talk about things from my generation would be more to my liking (as a partner/lover). There are many couples that are able to have a successful relationship with this big an age difference. My aunt was 17 yrs younger than her husband. They truly loved each other. No matter what, they still had that glow in their eyes when they looked at each other. I also watched her go down hill and so alone when my uncle passed away.
I guess it depends on the couple involved. If they are with each other, are good to and for each other, the rest should not be anyone's business.
hmm let me put it this way, he (not from a date site) was not interested in being introduced to someone over 50 yrs old let alone a 51 yr old. He is 48 yrs old. Never say never. 
thanks for the imput....myself I have dated girls between 23 and 68..and they wer happy and confident in who they are and where they were in life..and we got along just fine..jsut wanted to know others opinons..thanks.
I have no problem with age. But, unfortunately, I think there are some things that I personally need to consider as far as age goes. Women generally outlive men as a rule and of course there are exceptions to that rule.
If I was to get into a relationship with a woman that was say 10 years younger, and that would be about my maximum age difference...5 is ideal for me, but when I am 75...she would just be retiring (maybe). The average lifespan of a North American male is about 76-78 years. That would leave a woman who has just retired a widow. Could be fun, but then again, could also make things tough for her as well. I would have to consider this and the implications of it before I went too far outside my ideal age bracket. And also as KHD says, it is always nice to have somebody you can talk to about when dinosaurs walked on the earth as well.
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If I was to get into a relationship with a woman that was say 10 years younger, and that would be about my maximum age difference...5 is ideal for me, but when I am 75...she would just be retiring (maybe). The average lifespan of a North American male is about 76-78 years. That would leave a woman who has just retired a widow. Could be fun, but then again, could also make things tough for her as well. I would have to consider this and the implications of it before I went too far outside my ideal age bracket. And also as KHD says, it is always nice to have somebody you can talk to about when dinosaurs walked on the earth as well.
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My late husband was 6 1/2 years younger than me.
I married him when 48 years old.
Okay, personally I wonder if now, that I am 71, it is not more a serious matter?
Who is going to be there for me ten, fifteen years from now?
Yes it could very well be, that I would be taking care of you and not you me.
I have learned this much; Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery. Leaving today, as The day!
None of us knows how much longer we will be around on this planet.
I used to think different as forever etc. Not anymore!
I have crossed many bridges that later turned out, where never there!
I am alive today and feel alive and tomorrow? Who then lives, who then worries!
I married him when 48 years old.
Okay, personally I wonder if now, that I am 71, it is not more a serious matter?
Who is going to be there for me ten, fifteen years from now?
Yes it could very well be, that I would be taking care of you and not you me.
I have learned this much; Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery. Leaving today, as The day!
None of us knows how much longer we will be around on this planet.
I used to think different as forever etc. Not anymore!
I have crossed many bridges that later turned out, where never there!
I am alive today and feel alive and tomorrow? Who then lives, who then worries!
Thank you everyone for your imput..it is great.
yeah.....
age IS a big thing for me......
5 years either way is cool.......but that about sums it up
NOOOOOOOOOOOO, 20 something is IMPOSSIBLE....early 30's FORGET IT.....
55 PLUS is a no-no too.....
I am young at heart.....but on the flipside, responsible......
too young = looking for a sugar momma
too old = looking to re-live his youth
now now, don't go throwing bad produce at me! JMO!
cheers
Curvy
age IS a big thing for me......
5 years either way is cool.......but that about sums it up
NOOOOOOOOOOOO, 20 something is IMPOSSIBLE....early 30's FORGET IT.....
55 PLUS is a no-no too.....
I am young at heart.....but on the flipside, responsible......
too young = looking for a sugar momma
too old = looking to re-live his youth
now now, don't go throwing bad produce at me!
JMO!cheers
Curvy
Yes age does matter to a point...
For me i would go either way..10 years....
but can you imagine me going out with a 18 year old or even 20...
They are still immature and learning and growing...
I have an 18 year old..
So nope/never to that...
i think most that age..wants a second mommy..do everything for them
But Each to their Own..
JMHO
For me i would go either way..10 years....
but can you imagine me going out with a 18 year old or even 20...
They are still immature and learning and growing...
I have an 18 year old..
So nope/never to that...
i think most that age..wants a second mommy..do everything for them
But Each to their Own..
JMHO
You know what they say... if there's grass on the field, the playground is open for business
I never used to think that age could be an issue, until I experienced it. 
Ten years either way isn't a big deal, but beyond that...I think you start getting into some deeper issues of mommy/daddy stuff. Maybe it works for some people, everyone is different. But this is just from my own experience. For me though, older men...they tend to age like a fine wine. (some of them anyway!) 
Ten years either way isn't a big deal, but beyond that...I think you start getting into some deeper issues of mommy/daddy stuff. Maybe it works for some people, everyone is different. But this is just from my own experience. For me though, older men...they tend to age like a fine wine. (some of them anyway!) now at my age ..i have a bit of a problem with this age issue..im not bragging but i dont look my age...and i dont feel it..(at least MOST days..when my arthritis doesnt flare up..lol..lol)..but i feel i have a lot more in common with people in their 30s..and for some strange reason the few guys i find very attractive happen to be in their late 30s..now 38,39 might not be much of a difference from 49 in some ways,espescially if the 2 peopl look the same age...BUT..i have this bit of a problem where..if i were to meet a guy in that age bracket..he could think he could "rub it in my face" that he's younger (even tho i could probably show HIM a thing or 2..lol..and even tho HE might not be able to keep up with ME!!..LOL).. but..theres the problem..i would PREFER that the guy is OLDER than me..but it happens that most guys that i actually find very attractive are in their late 30s...hmmmm..what to do...lol
CasualChuck: Ok..tell me truthfully. If you found a person to communicate with, who is relaxing to you and actually cares about what your saying, who you are as a person, and enjoys being with you, should age matter ...or should they be conciderate to those who may see the two together and frown on the age difference? Just wondering where some of you sit on this issue...personally I do not have an issue with the age of two who are attracted to one another..unless it is a minor with an adult.
Yes it does matter greatly, if its a man younger than the woman in his life, its all well and good until an arguement arises then is when it will be slapped in the ladies face that she is old. If a man is much older than the woman he can be humiliated when they go out by being mistaken for her father. Big age gaps are a nightmare. I would not marry a younger man again even a couple of years makes a difference.If you are happy thats all that counts and it works for you great.hollandgirl: My late husband was 6 1/2 years younger than me.
I married him when 48 years old.
Okay, personally I wonder if now, that I am 71, it is not more a serious matter?
Who is going to be there for me ten, fifteen years from now?
Yes it could very well be, that I would be taking care of you and not you me.
I have learned this much; Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery. Leaving today, as The day!
None of us knows how much longer we will be around on this planet.
I used to think different as forever etc. Not anymore!
I have crossed many bridges that later turned out, where never there!
I am alive today and feel alive and tomorrow? Who then lives, who then worries!
Nothing to do with thread,just stopped by to say you look wonderful what did you say 71? Never!I married him when 48 years old.
Okay, personally I wonder if now, that I am 71, it is not more a serious matter?
Who is going to be there for me ten, fifteen years from now?
Yes it could very well be, that I would be taking care of you and not you me.
I have learned this much; Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery. Leaving today, as The day!
None of us knows how much longer we will be around on this planet.
I used to think different as forever etc. Not anymore!
I have crossed many bridges that later turned out, where never there!
I am alive today and feel alive and tomorrow? Who then lives, who then worries!
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