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[Shadesofgray]

I'm just kinda curious about people's opinions on this one. I wonder how much older or younger people would be willing to date. I get the feeling that age differences matters less with time. I'm gonna post my own opinions later as class is about to start.

 

[Nom De Guerre]

Well, my current girlfriend is almost 10 years younger than I am... my last girlfriend was 6 years younger than I am; but I've also dated, and been engaged to, women whom were older than me. I've decided to stick with the younger ladies for reasons I've stated far too often here... lol

 

[Tim Myers]

The greater the age difference, the greater the odds are it will not work out...in my opinion.....

 

[Im_A]

For me, 6 years either way. There's no magic reason with that. I just once dated a girl 6 years older than me so that pretty much sets the standard...what I have done.

 

[Isolation]

I prefer a 15 minute difference in age, no more no less

 

[Wren]

Ideally, within 5 years of my age. I have no problem going 10 years older, though. I have once and our age difference wasn't a problem for me. I don't see myself dating someone more than 5 years younger. I have found (from personal experience) that men more than 5 years younger than me are in just too different of a place than me psychologically speaking.

Recap: Willing to go 10 years older and 5 years younger.

 

[Verve]

I generally agree with the XKCD rule.

 

[RobertMerton]

older: 4 years

younger: 2 years.

for my current age set.


when i'm.. 29?

older: 0

younger: 10 years

 

[EphesiaNZ]

The greater the age difference, the greater the odds are it will not work out...in my opinion.....

My wife is about three weeks older than me and we're still going strong after seventeen years so perhaps you could be correct

 

[Inkachu]

Definitely matters less with time. People are still growing up and becoming adults all through their 20's. Once you get into like, your 40's and 50's, you're not going to become any more of an adult than you already are, so the age limits are much more flexible.

I've always wanted someone older, or at least my own age, not younger. There's enough competition for men out there, I don't need younger chicks to deal with. I'd rather BE the younger chick Anyway...I'm 33 and I'd date in the range of 30-50.

 

[RayofSun]

I prefer a 15 minute difference in age, no more no less

Wow aren't you lenient. I'll only accept someone within 10 minutes, but maybe it's time for me to branch out a bit.

But in all seriousness....

Younger: I'd probably only be comfortable with a year, maybe two if things were really right.
Older: I don't really know, and despite thinking about this for a while, I can't come up with a specific number cut off. Definitely no one older than 40 because then we're entering my parent's age group...yuck.

 

[.Mikha'el.]

For the most part, must be born no earlier than January 1, 1985, and no later than September 27, 1989. If I found the right person who didn't necessarily fit, than I could go around that, but that's the guideline I usually use.

 

[Sonfest Rocker]

I'm 21 so right now I'd date 2 years younger or 5-6 years older. It may cange when i get older and the age difference doesn't seem so huge

 

[MehTeh]

1/2+7 rule has been around for a long time. It's still pretty accurate for how young I'd go. Hesitant about going too much older though because I want a truck load of kids. 50 at least. I believe it may take multiple wives to do so, so I'm looking at dropping God and moving somewhere that will let me.

 

[Lord Herdsetk]

The greater the age difference, the greater the odds are it will not work out...in my opinion.....

I must live in a scandalous household.

There's a 15 year age difference between my parents, and they've been together 20+ years. You do the math there as to whose who.

 

[Verve]

1/2+7 rule has been around for a long time. It's still pretty accurate for how young I'd go. Hesitant about going too much older though because I want a truck load of kids. 50 at least. I believe it may take multiple wives to do so, so I'm looking at dropping God and moving somewhere that will let me.

ROFL

 

[Sonfest Rocker]

I dated a guy that was 16 or 17 years older than me.
BIGGEST mistake of my life.

 

[crishmael]

I'd think 5 years either way. I actually hadn't heard of the 1/2 + 7 until now, but 21 still seems young for some reason. Or I'm just crazy. Either way.

 

[Verve]

I'd think 5 years either way. I actually hadn't heard of the 1/2 + 7 until now, but 21 still seems young for some reason. Or I'm just crazy. Either way.

You're 31 which would make your lowest 22 1/2 ...almost 23.

 

[stan1472]

I'm just kinda curious about people's opinions on this one. I wonder how much older or younger people would be willing to date. I get the feeling that age differences matters less with time. I'm gonna post my own opinions later as class is about to start.

Age difference is not important to me. Faith difference is my biggest issue. It's very hard for me to overcome that.