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 cotter

Joined: 10/17/2005
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formula for figuring out if the age gap is too big
Posted: 3/14/2006 9:40:21 PM
I think it's how we're supposed to figure out what an appropriate age gap would be for ourself. I believe the OP said it was "failsafe" ... I'm not entirely convinced that it would be appropriate for me to date someone who is young enough to be my son.

I'm thinking that if you're over 40, you need to add 17 instead of 7. Let's see, 1/2 of 56 is 28 plus 17 ... that leaves me with the possibility of dating a 45 year old man or older ... yea, I could eventually do that.

Go Cougar ... Go cougar ... Go cougar!
 TexasTori41

Joined: 1/20/2006
Msg: 27
formula for figuring out if the age gap is too big
Posted: 3/15/2006 2:59:50 AM
So cotter lets see how your math works soon to be 42 1/2 of that is 21....38? Yes I could go for that as well!
 cotter

Joined: 10/17/2005
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Posted: 3/16/2006 4:33:19 AM
^^^^
Yea ... I'm thinking I'm not the only lady out there who does not want to date a guy who is almost young enough to be my child! The energy level would probably be fun though.
 investigator30

Joined: 3/12/2006
Msg: 29
formula for figuring out if the age gap is too big
Posted: 3/16/2006 4:52:23 AM
for the first time.. i love math!...22 eh!
 cotter

Joined: 10/17/2005
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Posted: 3/20/2006 1:25:16 AM
^^^
WOW .... imagine the "energy level" of a 22 year old man! Now I understand you're excitement at "the new math"!
 DrFlavorDave

Joined: 1/6/2006
Msg: 31
formula for figuring out if the age gap is too big
Posted: 3/20/2006 3:55:55 AM
I'm limited to 25? This system is majorly flawed. I'm pissed. Don't worry about it for a second females. But now guys....we're dirty, dog, peices-of-****-wanting asses. We need some limitations. LOL, or we'd just go even crazier. The limitations might keep our little minds on a smaller group, which would be better for society as a whole, but women CAN be capable of better judgement than us, they just tend to get TOO emotional. We want one thing, they want everything. Major conflict of interests, and now looking from the outside in it's hilarious!
 RSwindol

Joined: 8/25/2005
Msg: 32
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Posted: 3/20/2006 4:14:33 AM
I think my equasion is broken. I came up with 21. Damn that's way too young fro me.
 cotter

Joined: 10/17/2005
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Posted: 3/21/2006 3:15:23 PM
^^^Hmmmm ..... looks like the real formula needs to be 1/2 your age and add 17 years instead of just 7.

Try that!
 Drivetrain

Joined: 3/20/2005
Msg: 34
formula for figuring out if the age gap is too big
Posted: 3/21/2006 6:25:23 PM
hey ... if you are both Adults and have the chemistry and comunication and comfort of enjoying eachothers company ....then who's to say ,,,now if your breaking the law ,then thats a different question , there are no acceptions there .
 coloradogal1963

Joined: 2/15/2006
Msg: 35
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Posted: 3/22/2006 3:38:23 AM
I have a different formula. If he's closer to my Mother's age (64) or my daughter's age (16) than he is to my age, then I generally pass. Exceptions have been known to happen though.
 lost John

Joined: 8/6/2005
Msg: 36
formula for figuring out if the age gap is too big
Posted: 3/22/2006 3:13:13 PM
My dad didn't use this formula for his second wife. When they got married, he was 32, she was 22, and I was 12. Strangely enough, 17 years later, they're still happily married.
 TexasTori41

Joined: 1/20/2006
Msg: 37
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Posted: 3/22/2006 6:15:46 PM
He was only a year off though
 Methshin

Joined: 2/26/2006
Msg: 38
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Posted: 3/22/2006 7:48:53 PM
i really didn't think it would go this far, i put it up for a laugh and it's almost like its a bill to be passed. I like you people. lol.
 cotter

Joined: 10/17/2005
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Posted: 3/23/2006 9:16:31 PM
^^^It's been fun ... that's what the forums are all about. Stimulates thought ... gives you a chance to put those thoughts out there for others to see and comment on. Ya never know what'll come of it!
 jules_76

Joined: 1/29/2006
Msg: 40
formula for figuring out if the age gap is too big
Posted: 3/27/2006 9:47:07 AM
here's an easier way, lol. If he is old enough to be friends with my father....Good bye and Good luck!
 cotter

Joined: 10/17/2005
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Posted: 3/27/2006 10:31:19 AM
^^^ jules ... that was cute and then your picture went right along with what your were saying. For me: If he's young enough to be friends with my son ... Good bye and good luck.
 bumphunter

Joined: 3/5/2006
Msg: 42
formula for figuring out if the age gap is too big
Posted: 3/28/2006 5:17:39 AM
I meet a young lady, that had the best honest answer I have heard, " Pop if I were 20 years older and you were 20 years younger, we would get it on." The age difference of 63 & 23 = 40, the girl had the quick answer, but I also have to tell you that these rules are often broken. " the Bump"
 bastet11191967

Joined: 12/5/2006
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Posted: 7/5/2007 9:11:00 AM
I came up with 26.5 (I'm 39), and that seems way too young IMO. But then, I usually stick within the 5-7 year range myself, as the people will be fairly similar to myself as far as having similar experiences. I'm not so sure I would want to be dating someone who just barely graduated from college. It seems like an attempt to relive my former glory days, and I am long past that.
 scorpiomover

Joined: 4/19/2007
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formula for figuring out if the age gap is too big
Posted: 7/5/2007 9:26:07 AM
Maybe we should make cougars illegal, then.
Hey, maybe we should make a rule that people can't date someone who is more than 2o pounds different in weight?

What hogwash. That's just bad maths.

Edit: if we have an age gap, then why not a weight gap, or a height gap, or a salary gap?
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