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For women from age 23-32, do you prefer men just a few years older (less than 5-6 years older to 1-2 years younger, or men from 35 to 50-55 years old?
And which do you prefer for casual relationships, dating and marriage? And how does money, looks, sex drive, maturity and chemistry come into the picture?
Do you prefer an older provider type? A more mature, handsome man? A younger, siller Ashton Kutcher type? Or do you just play it as it goes?
Do you actively try to go places where older men hangout to meet them? Are you an "old" soul?
Thanks for the responses.
I don't dig casual relationships, but if the man is like Jack Tripper (Three's Company) or anything resembling Balky from Perfect Strangers, I'd be down for a casual non-serious relationship, but that'd still be pointless. Balky..so *sizzling*
At my age, I prefer a guy similar within my age range, preferably before his 40s, and someone maybe around 4 years older (or at least at that maturity level?)
I generally like a guy who's more emotionally mature->Eyecandy. But not mature in a way he's senior citizen about to go to bed a 8p.m. and is routine. I really like mature but spontaneous or at least okay with it.
Depends on the guy and so many factors. Age alone cannot be a deciding factor. Personality, lifestyle, values.. all important to keep in mind. And, if he looks like Balky or Jack Tripper, even better!
I often steal another line I saw on this forum some time back. "If you like someone despite their age then where is the problem? If you like someone BECAUSE of their age however you likely have issues".
True. It's interesting that you say that. I have never met anyone, younger or older, that I hit it off with that would not see me because of age difference. Same would apply to most anyone I know. If you meet someone, and you are attracted to them, it's highly unlikely that you going to say "Even though I am seriously attracted to you, I can't date you because of age".
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and believe me, I've dated women my daughter's age, and the only one bitching was my daughter. She dated guys her age or younger, she was the maid, the spare tire (lay) when the boy toy got tired of her, and that happens often, boys not men are fickle about females. The young females I've dated, never felt pressured, they were too busy having fun on my nickel, I wasn't asking for their paychecks, or expecting them to pick up my tab, I was taking them to places, guys their age only go with their buddies, if they can affort the airfare. Women have a shorter window than men, when their attractiveness will land them what they think they deserve, men, can and have repeatedly dated younger women, and most of the times, it has opened the woman's eyes, to what standards she should set for herself, unless she's just into wedding bells and getting bred before she's 24 or 25. Some women want to have fun before they become a slave to life, kids and a husband who can't remember the honeymoon, let alone the love letters he wrote when he wanted to get some. Sure, a younger guy has better abs (in some cases) they are not all Brad Pitt's be honest. Responsibility is not always their goal, being tied to the wheel to bring home the bacon, that's in the old days, today, they hardly want all that overhead, and can in many cases struggle to keep themselves in a nice set of wheels, nice clothes, toys, and many still live at home with mommy and daddy, and travel, and love it that way. So please, be honest, does it really have to be such a age based thing? The women who want a man younger or her age, better get it done quickly, because when the window passes, guys 20 years older than you won't be interested. I know, I have older sisters, who've gotten divorced and nobody's kicking down their doors, not even men they went to High School with.... that is the honest truth. Why not have a man who can make love to your mind (a preferred place to start) take you places, show you fine dining and air travel to gorgeous beaches, buy you clothes, and never mention marriage, because he's wise enough to know, you should marry someone closer in age down the road, but why become a slave so soon? I'm a realist, and I have tons of females that I've dated, that got prego from a young man, dumped and tell me the only thing that makes them smile, is the memory of the good times they had with me, with no strings attached. That makes me happy that I was able to wind up in their diary, and be those pages with the worn corners, that they often go back to read, and recapture the memory of the good times they had in their life! Amen!
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I don't dig casual relationships, but if the man is like Jack Tripper (Three's Company) or anything resembling Balky from Perfect Strangers, I'd be down for a casual non-serious relationship, but that'd still be pointless. Balky..so *sizzling*
At my age, I prefer a guy similar within my age range, preferably before his 40s, and someone maybe around 4 years older (or at least at that maturity level?)
I generally like a guy who's more emotionally mature->Eyecandy. But not mature in a way he's senior citizen about to go to bed a 8p.m. and is routine. I really like mature but spontaneous or at least okay with it.
Depends on the guy and so many factors. Age alone cannot be a deciding factor. Personality, lifestyle, values.. all important to keep in mind. And, if he looks like Balky or Jack Tripper, even better!
Balky or Jack Tripper? That's the weirdest thing I've heard.
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I married a man who is more than 10 years older than me. We developed a relationship over time, and his age and experience was a big part of the attraction. When I first met him I asked him how old he was, and he claimed he didnt know - citing random ages from 27 to 36. Finally his Mom sent him a birthday card telling him how old he was.
Honestly, after 21, you are dead in the water for important birthdays untill age 65. Its easy to forget how old you are when there is nothing important attached to the age. *shrugs*
I cant say I was looking for someone much older than me, but by chance, I met someone that filled the bill overall - and happened to be older, more experienced, wiser, and more stable than another 18 year old would have been at the time. At 18, I wasnt really looking for anything in particular, lol.
I married a man who is more than 10 years older than me. We developed a relationship over time, and his age and experience was a big part of the attraction. When I first met him I asked him how old he was, and he claimed he didnt know - citing random ages from 27 to 36. Finally his Mom sent him a birthday card telling him how old he was.
Honestly, after 21, you are dead in the water for important birthdays untill age 65. Its easy to forget how old you are when there is nothing important attached to the age. *shrugs*
I cant say I was looking for someone much older than me, but by chance, I met someone that filled the bill overall - and happened to be older, more experienced, wiser, and more stable than another 18 year old would have been at the time. At 18, I wasnt really looking for anything in particular, lol.
Just wondering what is suppose to the required lifestyle as per age.
I mean, at 21 I was attracted to women, wanted sex, liked to cut loose sometimes and go have a few drinks at a bar or club, loved playing guitar, but held a job and was responsible, had hopes and dreams.
In my 30's I was attracted to women, wanted sex, liked to cut loose sometimes and go have a few drinks at a bar or club, loved playing guitar, but held a job and was responsible, had hopes and dreams.
Now at 46 I am attracted to women, want sex, like to cut loose sometimes and go have a few drinks at a bar or club, love playing guitar, and hold a job and am responsible, have hopes and dreams.
The only friggin' thing that has changed about me is I am no longer a size 32 waist now a 36, and my hair is getting grey ( when I don't dye haha), that and I am not as poor as I use to be. Ok ok I can't jump rope for 30 minutes non-stop either but...
So what am I suppose to be now at 46 and in the future in my 50's or 60's giving up life as I want it and playing bingo and dressing like a geezer instead?
Just exactly what is being grown up and mature?
Man you stole my thoughts,. I don't get that whole grow and mature crap. I am pretty much the same.way I was 20 years ago and I am 44, all my friends are younger than me and we get along great. That whole thing about acting your age is a bunch of bs. I find nothing in common with most men my age and if that means I have not grown up and matured then so be it.
I am dating a much older man, but I would say rather than a preference I see it as " another option". Both older and younger have their pros and cons.
What's wrong with guys my age (mid 30's)? Throw some play in your game, Sid
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. I don't get that whole grow and mature crap. I am pretty much the same.way I was 20 years ago and I am 44, all my friends are younger than me and we get along great. That whole thing about acting your age is a bunch of bs. I find nothing in common with most men my age and if that means I have not grown up and matured then so be it.
