Age Gap In Potential Dating Partner

[ShortyDooWhop]

Hi Ladies,
Just curious. What is youngest or oldest person you’ve dated (I.e. what was the age gap)? Older, younger, and how long did it last?

 

[Petal26]

I've always favored older men (10+ years older than me). My only "age appropriate" dates were back when I was a teen. The oldest man I dated was close to my dad's age, so 25 years older than me or so (I must have been 20ish). He was really great, but he wanted to get married and I didn't. He told me he wanted to marry me a month or two after we started dating, so it ended right there. I was dumb

 

[abioni]

3 years older, 5 years younger is the ideal for me. I don't like older men. I would rather date younger men than someone much older.

 

[sunnydaze]

POOF!

 

[LadyPBC]

I always preferred older men as a young adult. As a more mature adult I would prefer someone younger and more energetic I think. I'm single so maybe I should take what I can get

 

[Artemis24]

10 years older or 2 years younger are my soft limits. I prefer older. Even though I'm only 27, I don't like the thought of dating someone younger than me. It grosses me out and idk why.

 

[sgold04]

5 years either way is my age-range preference, but I prefer my age or younger. More energy and open-mindedness in my experience, and I know this sounds horrible, but I’m not trying to be a caretaker to a much older man

 

[Tulips4u]

I’ve always preferred older men. My SO is 11 years older than me (he’s the oldest I’ve ever dated). He’s young at heart and established.

The youngest I could date would probably be a year under me. Dating a younger guy would make me feel like I’m taking care of a baby.

 

[Cheleigh]

When I was dating, the oldest I dated was 9 years older. I was in my 30s, and the older you are, the less the age gap matters. But when we talked about experiences we had in HS and college, the age difference was clear. Music groups that were house bands when he was in college were established music icons by the time I was in college.

I'm not sure the youngest--maybe by a couple of years? The vast majority of guys I dated were my age or just a few years older.

 

[Theresamonet]

10 years older, and I’ve never dated anyone younger.

 

[Maracujá]

When I was dating, the oldest I dated was 9 years older. I was in my 30s, and the older you are, the less the age gap matters. But when we talked about experiences we had in HS and college, the age difference was clear. Music groups that were house bands when he was in college were established music icons by the time I was in college.

I'm not sure the youngest--maybe by a couple of years? The vast majority of guys I dated were my age or just a few years older.

Currently looking into dating an older man and this is the only thing that worries me. Since I'm a conversationalist and would LOVE to discuss things like that for pillow talk .

My first bf was 26 while I was 19 at the time. Also, at work they always side me up with the older crowd. I'm young at heart, but the fun I have is meticulously calculated .

 

[LdyKamz]

I've always dated older. I've always preferred a more established man even if I wasn't myself. I never wanted to date anyone younger but one guy was 1 year younger and the other guy was my exact age. The difference in maturity level is very obvious. Men my age (or even a year younger) just seem so much younger than me for some reason. The way they behave, the way they think and of course their level of establishment. He would have to be really impressive for me to consider younger.

I've dated at least 20 years older than me but that was when I was in my 20s. Now 10 years is my limit.

 

[kupenda]

I’ve gotten my *ahem* needs met by a guy that was 6 years younger than me. He was not a potential candidate for actual dating but we behaved as though we were actively dating. Both of our families knew the deal.

I prefer men older than me. The oldest I’ve dated is 19 years older but he was still stupid

 

[Kimiche]

3 years older, 5 years younger is the ideal for me. I don't like older men. I would rather date younger men than someone much older.

Same here. I get mad and feel disgusted when I am either approached in person or when I used to be contacted on the dating sites by the much older guys. The man that I am talking to now is 2 years younger.

 

[scoobygirl]

My preferred range is 5 years either way. I've entertained a man as much as 11 years older and 8 years younger The person I married was 6 years younger. I tend to get along better with younger guys than older. Probably because I was a late a bloomer and my first experiences came later in life than most people my age. Also I just prefer a more light-hearted life outlook. The only thing the men I've dated had in common was that they were all scientists or engineers I met in school or work

 

[Sosa]

My last relationship was with someone 8 years older, the oldest I have ever dated. My two relationships before that were actually 3 years younger.
While the older guy looked young for his age etc. he was noticeably less energetic and he had an old man’s butt. Plus he was set in his ways. I doubt I would date that old again. I’d rather us be peers, +5/-3 years is my preference.

 

[kimpaur]

Current SO is 5 years older. I thought it would be a bigger deal but it's not.

So far so good.

 

[PeaceFlow]

Husbands 10 years older. Not my preference, but love struck.

I've said this in another thread, but looking back it did cause a clash sometimes when I was 20 something and he was 30 something. Now that we are 30 something and 40 something it works much better. He's become more flexible and accepting of my quirks and I've matured some so I'm not so annoying

 

[B_Phlyy]

Oldest was 17 years older, youngest was 2 years younger. My preference is for older. DH is 5 years older than me.

 

[Miss_C]

Oldest was 16 years and youngest (just a couple of dates) was 9 years younger. That wasn’t ever going anywhere lol.

I prefer guys around my age, maybe up to like 5 years younger or 5 years younger. I like to have fun and I find most wayyy older men too restrictive or controlling. Guys near my age are usually on the same page.

 

[shasha8685]

I have dated 6 years older and 4 years younger

Other than that, the guys I have dated have been my age or 1-3 years older than me.

 

[Fine 4s]

Older 9 up,
6 down.

 

[msbettyboop]

17 years. It was not fun, and he was annoying as f**** and got tired real quick. Never wanted to go out and just wanted to stay home like we're retirees.

 

[LouCrePanJam]

14 years older -

4 years younger - NEVER AGAIN LOL

 

[pinkness27]

Oldest-8 years
Youngest-3 years

 

[levette]

True preference used to be same age or close in age. Large Age gaps are not for me.

 

[TopShelf]

10-20 years older

 

[Enyo]

I'm 38 and aim for 50-ish to avoid being pressured about kids. Men that age either have kids and don't want more or are childless and happy that way.

I never date younger than me because of the kid issue.

 

[LiftedUp]

I've always dated men the same age or slightly older. The oldest I've gone was 5 years.

I prefer same age now I'm in my early 30s.

 

[Kimiche]

I'm 38 and aim for 50-ish to avoid being pressured about kids. Men that age either have kids and don't want more or are childless and happy that way.

I never date younger than me because of the kid issue.

Just curious and I hope I'm not asking too much, but do you have kids?