| anyone here prefer dating people in their own age group
Posted: 4/7/2007 7:13:19 AM | I prefer someone close to my age. I'm 48. I did date a lady that was 12 years younger for a little while but it didn't work out. We had a some intrests in common, but she didn't want to lead an active life. Strange that the "old guy" had more interest in hiking, bicycling, camping and long walks.
Age really doesn't matter that much to me, but it sure matters to everybody else! | |
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| anyone here prefer dating people in their own age group
Posted: 4/11/2007 6:57:26 PM | So, did I kill the thread with my last post????
This is really something I'm interested in. Several women I know that are in my age group really do want a young guy. Or at least that's what they pursue. And I have women that are older than me that express intrest in me, both overtly and covertly. It's not like I'm a spring buck ready to rut. So, what's the deal? Do women want the young guy that reminds them of their youth, is there a shortage of older single men, does the sex drive come into play in consideration no matter what women say, or is it just wanting quick and easy sex? I'm really curious. Most women say these things about men, but then many turn around and do what they put down so vigorously. | |
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| anyone here prefer dating people in their own age group
Posted: 9/23/2007 7:18:01 PM | | I am 42, and I would not even consider dating anyone younger than 38. I fine that there is a definate maturity issue when you date someone much younger. I actually prefer someone with in a year or two of my age. | |
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| anyone here prefer dating people in their own age group
Posted: 9/24/2007 9:59:28 AM | | I can understand a woman not wanting to date a man that is young enough to be her son. IMO an age difference of 8-10 years isn't a big deal especially if both people are around 30 yrs old or older. Many women are looking for a man who is decent looking, has a good personality, financially stable, shares some common interests etc. I don't think a 40 yr old man would necessary have an advantage over a 30 yr old man in these categories just because of age. I don't think a 38 yr old woman would be more compatible with a 40 yr old man than a 30 yr old man just because the 40 yr old man is closer to her age. She could be more compatible with the 40 yr old man for reasons that nothing to do with age. There are plenty of women around my age that I'm not compatible with. There are plenty of women around my age that have different life experiences than I do. | |
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| anyone here prefer dating people in their own age group
Posted: 9/24/2007 10:40:29 AM | I am 42, and I would not even consider dating anyone younger than 38. I fine that there is a definate maturity issue when you date someone much younger. I actually prefer someone with in a year or two of my age.
If you met a 35 yr old man that matches most of the things that you are looking for, you wouldn't give a him a chance just because he is a few years younger than your ideal age range. I highly doubt a 35 yr old man would be much less mature than a 40 yr old man only because of age.
My preferred age range is mid 20s to late 30s, but that isn't requirement. I would consider dating a woman in her early 20s or early 40s if she matches most of the other things that I am looking for. | |
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| anyone here prefer dating people in their own age group
Posted: 9/24/2007 1:30:53 PM | I SOO AGREE WITH YOU!!! i think it is very wrong for a 35 year to be scouting a 19 or 20 year old. it's perverted.
i have my own prefferences too.. some may not like it but they are MINE. I will NOT date anyone younger than me.
and max age? i dunno how it would be to be dating someone 5 years older thn i am soo.. i guess it's open! | |
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| anyone here prefer dating people in their own age group
Posted: 9/25/2007 9:10:24 AM | To me age is just a number (withinreason I would nt date a 16 year old as I am 35 years old) I have dated a woman 12 years younger than me and it was okay but it did not work out. I have dated a woman 6 years older than me and everything in between. My long term relationships were with women 4 to 7 years younger than me for some reason.
To me it is more about compatiblity than age. So I am open to dating older or younger women but perfer it be within 15 years older/younger.
I have alot to offer the right lady, now let's hope I find her. | |
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| anyone here prefer dating people in their own age group
Posted: 9/25/2007 3:58:20 PM | | I will date women that I feel I have chemistry with. I have dated as young as 30 . We are still friends today. But she is also an aquarian, like myself. We get along very well. Neither of us were looking for anything long term, so we understood each other. | |
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| anyone here prefer dating people in their own age group
Posted: 9/26/2007 7:56:28 PM | | I perfer Men between 25-46 Some Men in there late 40's Have aStrong Sex Drive and some Men in the late 20's seem to Really Enjoy it More so its hard to say.... I really perfer somone that is More Stable so there is not really an age that you can Pin Point Something like this: | |
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| anyone here prefer dating people in their own age group
Posted: 9/29/2007 7:31:00 AM | | I would love to date in my age group, however..I've been told I don't act my age. I'm 39 yrs old. How's a 39 yrs old male suppose to act. Folks I'm a professional with responsibilities that could affect a person's future and livelyhood, but away from work..I'm carefree and outgoing. From my experience, it's very difficult for me to hang out with my age group. | |
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| anyone here prefer dating people in their own age group
Posted: 9/29/2007 9:49:02 PM | I'm sometimes attracted outside of my age group, but I think dating closer is easier...Frames of reference are the same, stages of life similar, just less confusing.....And it's always nice when you remember something from your past to have the other person remember it too....(and not have them say...I think that happened when I was in grade school - which my friend's younger boyfriend said to her recently ). | |
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| anyone here prefer dating people in their own age group
Posted: 10/1/2007 11:08:52 PM | It depends what you want.....a young girl is a pain in the butt usually, and an older one is nice and seasoned and more relaxed....
Its like cars....sometimes you feel like driving the domestic ones build for raw speed and power....and some times you want a luxury refined import.
Why limit yourself...
I always say if you cant decide on one girl or another...get both.... | |
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| anyone here prefer dating people in their own age group
Posted: 10/13/2007 5:46:49 PM | I went to a singles get-together last night and while all of the people there were in my age group, I really felt out-of-place.  I am so used to being around those younger than I am that it was pretty boring for me! Now I just need to get a younger body so I look like I belong in the younger age groups!
Also, incidentally, I was looking for singles groups in the area (south Florida) and I am finding that I guess mid-20's people don't need singles groups! Seems none really exist until you get in the mid-late 30's! And, being I'm not too into the club scene, that's a problem, too. (the bar scene  down here seems to be for the "older" singles--the young ones like the "dance clubs"). I need to learn how to dance someday!!!!!
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| anyone here prefer dating people in their own age group
Posted: 10/13/2007 6:57:20 PM | | I'm 37 and as a rule I don't find men way younger or men way older very attractive which I guess pretty much leaves me attracted to people close to my own age. I'm not saying I wouldn't date somebody older or younger if the chemistry was there, but in general I prefer somebody close to my age (or at least within 4 or so years) | |
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| anyone here prefer dating people in their own age group
Posted: 10/13/2007 10:33:44 PM | | I am 44 and I have dated people younger than me and people even a lot older than me. I recently got checked out by an 18 year old on here. Although it was flattering, it was a little too wierd considering I have a 16 year old daughter and cradle robbing is not my thing. I also find I don't really like dating in my parents generation, either. I actually prefer to date within my own age range. I think you have the ability to relate so much more to people your own age and for me, that works. I realize there are exceptions, my sister is one. She is married to someone who is a good 20 years older than she is and they seem to be happy. | |
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| anyone here prefer dating people in their own age group
Posted: 10/14/2007 8:18:25 AM | I have always much preferred keeping it as close to my 0wn age as possible. Actually my ideal preference is anyone my own age (40) to about 45. I'll stretch it if I have to, a couple of years in either direction, but those ages are what I'd like ideally.
I tend to be pretty young-at-heart, and I don't usually have a lot in common with someone any older than say 47. Even though some of them will argue with me. I just don't want to BE with someone that much older than me. I want to be with someone who at least listened to the same "decade" of music in high school as I did!
A LOT of men in their 30's don't have kids and WANT them, and unless something drastic changes for me, that's not likely to happen. I remain "open" to it, (because I think you should never say never,) but I'm not going to get involved with someone who actively plans to have kids someday, either.
That's why it's better for me, if I just keep it as close to my own age as possible. | |
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| anyone here prefer dating people in their own age group
Posted: 10/16/2007 3:03:14 PM | Most people seem to fit into a certain "attitude" profile that goes along with their age, however evolved they are emotionally.
For example, I've noticed is that to younger people, everything is a gesture, or is perceived that way. They read a whole bunch of nonsense into everything, because they don't have the life experience to see things for what they are. They're all trying to prove something with everything they say, do, wear, etc., and assume everyone else is too. (As the saying goes, sometimes a pair of pants is just a pair of pants. But try to convince a twentysomething of that.)
Looking back on being 24 or 30 I recognize we were all that way too.
Sometimes this gets in the way.
I've been dating younger lately because that's who's around (I live in a college town), but the two "dates" I'm most comfortable with are exactly my own age. (Unfortunately they live too far away.) While people do vary greatly, there's a certain kind of maturity that only comes with time. Part of it comes from experiencing life, but years spent reflecting on that experience matter too. | |
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