bodleing: Joss Naylor, who I've had the pleasure to meet, ran 70 Lakeland fell tops, covering more than 50 miles and ascending more than 25,000 feet, in under 21 hours on his seventieth birthday.
I think its just a number to him.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joss_Naylor
That awesome....for running.
But err..what about dating...the OP.
Age is nothing but a number when it comes to many things
1. Getting your degree 2. Learning a new trade 3. Picking up a new hobby 4. Beating a world record
azucarmorena: Health issues aside...I'd like to increase my children's chances of growing up with their dad and their dad being around for his grand kids. Or course I am not talking about someone who is 10-15 years older than me.
Ah well now, you see I have 4 children ranging from 27 to 4, so I get the chance to see them grow and to see grandkids when/if they arrive
Age is far more than a number. I truly don't know what my limits are on the upper and lower end, but I know there are limits. I couldn't go too low on the young end. Also, I wouldn't go too high on the older end.
I guess I just take it one day at a time and as alway I change my mind constantly.
I had to chime in on this, because I think I'm a good example of age being just a number. I was a real "late bloomer", and have always looked young for my age. I am 37, but most people I meet think I'm in my mid 20's. I love video games, I go to "rave" parties and dance all night, and basically just act like someone in their twenties, NOT someone who is approaching 40! Why am I labeled "immature" because I don't conform to the standard? I have held my job for 15 years. I pay my bills. I'm a homeowner. I have good credit, no criminal record, no children. I just can't find any women my age with whom I can relate to! I say age is just the number times that you have traveled around the sun.
Aug 3, 2009 6:38 PM CST Am I alone in my beliefs that age is something more than just a number?
dillydallyBehind the hills and Burns ..., Strathclyde, Scotland UK57 Threads2,697 Posts
dillydallyBehind the hills and Burns ..., Strathclyde, Scotland UK2,697 posts
Dont care much for men younger than me ,I prefer an aged whisky to a virgin wine ,as my Nan used to say . The ladies in my family are all with men 7 years plus ,so It must run in the family
I had a very good friend that was a retired psychologist. When I was 46-47 there was a 19 year old that was chase'n me really hard. I can honestly say I love and believe in everyone. (unless they attack my morals then they can kiss my d-ck!!)With know'n this I cared about this 19 year old and needed some way to let her down easy without hurt'n her. My friend, although based upon theory told me age has noth'n to do with a relationship, it's based upon what a couple has in common. This is just something to maul around about age. Oh, the 19 year old, I ended up tell'n her it would be more like dating my daughter than a friend. She hasn't spoke to me since.
azucarmorena: Do you guys go around saying 'age is nothing but a number'..because it's the nice thing to say. Am I the only one who has age limitations. Okay I get ragged on for my age range... A LOT. Its one of the only things I won't budge on...I've tried (in order to please others) and frankly I didn't like it and I hate not being true to myself. I hate being made out to be some shallow person because I don't want to be with someone significantly older or younger than me. Younger guys make me barf and its not their fault. They have a lot of living to do..I was there once. Older guys...yeah I just can't. They have lived twice as much as I and I can't relate. Many things I do (and frankly like doing) will be extremely immature in their eyes. Also the whole thing with them having kids my age or a few years short of me...I can't do it. Plus not to mention the whole I still want to have kids and grow old with someone. I have more..but these are just relate to me...
Thoughts?
My opinion is simply this. Whatever makes a couple happy so be it. Some like older, some like younger, some like large, some like small, some like bald , some like hair, etc etc. There are certain things we find attractive in a potential. We should never change what we want, just because others do. If you like your potential mate to be around your age, then date that group, if you like them to be older then date older, if you ike them to be younger then date younger. We all have slight quirks we need out of that special someone we seek.
I personally prefer a woman that is of a more mature age, however, I don't think any less of those women that have an issue with dating someone that is younger. I personally understand that is just one of their things. I respect their decision because I'd hope they respect mine as well.
There are many that do not have health issues at this stage in life. I do not judge for those who choose this. I am just wouldn't suggest it. Many do have health issues over the age of 45 years old. I know I work in the medical industry. When a person is 18 they are just discovering who they are. My 18-year olds' were just really clueless until an older age. If my daughter had married some of the people she originally thought she was going to marry. She would not have obtained her masters in accounting etc. The young are often clueless, they just need time to grow and to experience life. No matter how intelligent they seem to be about life. My daughter is a genius. But do I care that your father and his wife have a long distance in age. No, that is not my business either. I don't judge those who want to marry within great parameters of age, I just don't suggest it.
it depends-i have certain limits that extend as I grow older every year-still cant believe 30 is coming-where is that fountain
it isnt shallow its who you are-lying to make others happy is just hurting you-my preference and yours are different just like everyone else that's what makes us people not robots
SummerUKWashington UK, Tyne and Wear, England UK8,842 posts
Catt1960: There are many that do not have health issues at this stage in life. I do not judge for those who choose this. I am just wouldn't suggest it. Many do have health issues over the age of 45 years old. I know I work in the medical industry. When a person is 18 they are just discovering who they are. My 18-year olds' were just really clueless until an older age. If my daughter had married some of the people she originally thought she was going to marry. She would not have obtained her masters in accounting etc. The young are often clueless, they just need time to grow and to experience life. No matter how intelligent they seem to be about life. My daughter is a genius. But do I care that your father and his wife have a long distance in age. No, that is not my business either. I don't judge those who want to marry within great parameters of age, I just don't suggest it.
Some people have no health issues into their 90's and some have them when they are twelve..
Younger men are sometimes rejected because of age but some of them have an awful lot to offer and are far more mature and grounded than some 40 or 50 year olds.
The only problem with age that I can see if both people get along is the issue of children. It also may not be an issue as a lot of men these days don't want them
The reason for age on health insurance is the percentage of people with health issues over a certain age. Granted there are the exceptions, especially with new technology and the concentration on better eating habits and diet and exercise, but the issue percentage wise is still the same, but that isn't the only thing. Because if you love somebody health isn't going to matter. Then again to some it may. The percentages do not lie. You are right about the age issue as far as maturity is concerned being grounded. However, for example the previous message for me, said that his mother was 40 and his father 72 or there abouts. Now if his mother was single at 40 would she really go after a man that is 72 now? I don't think so. She might say she would, but in reality, how many men and women are chasing 70+ in age? Why? If age is just a number why not? Men can produce generally until they die. Would it matter if the guy over 72 didn't have money? Hmmm.. other food for thought. Now if this is your choice. More power to you. I just wouldn't recommend it. But we all have our choices in life. I am guilty of marrying someone 7 years older, and all he did was make me feel older. But then that is me. It is now over.
SummerUK: Some people have no health issues into their 90's and some have them when they are twelve..
Younger men are sometimes rejected because of age but some of them have an awful lot to offer and are far more mature and grounded than some 40 or 50 year olds.
The only problem with age that I can see if both people get along is the issue of children. It also may not be an issue as a lot of men these days don't want them
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I think its just a number to him.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joss_Naylor
That awesome....for running.
But err..what about dating...the OP.
Age is nothing but a number when it comes to many things
1. Getting your degree
2. Learning a new trade
3. Picking up a new hobby
4. Beating a world record
etc. etc. etc.