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Old 05-31-2022, 12:33 AM
 
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When people see me in real life or in photos they say I look 23-25. They're shocked a White guy can age that good. At 25 I still got asked my ID card lol, they thought I was below 18 (I'm European). On my ID photo from when I was 25 I look like a high school buy. I actually get on well with younger people as well, most of my friends are in the 23-27 age range.

The only thing that makes me 34 is my date of birth and the fact I feel ready to start a family at last but then again many people are ready for that in their early 20s even. I really made the most work friends while working at a call center as it was filled with uni students. It was interesting how they were able to relate to someone that much older than them and me to people much younger but I still live like a 20-something person. They appreciated a person with more experience and yet who's still open to clubbing, brand new music and trends.

I don't mind dating someone closer to my age but most women around my age are starting to look older than me and I can see it in their eyes they do not feel very nice about this. In fact I've been dumped on first dates for that very reason. They state things like "Oh hun, I think you're sweet and handsome but you look like a college student!".

So would it be OK if I date a girl who's almost 10 years younger if I myself look 20-something and get on well with 20-somethings and has most of their interests like club going and partying?

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Old 05-31-2022, 12:53 AM
 
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It's not a matter of it being okay or not, because people will have strong opinions either way.

If it's something you want, go for it, you don't need people's validation to live life the way you want.
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Old 05-31-2022, 04:53 AM
 
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I think it is fine but most women in their early 20s are not looking to start a family or not even looking for relationships for that matter … But if it’s something you want, go for it. People are going to judge either way
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Old 05-31-2022, 05:32 AM
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Yes. Don't lie to them about your age though.
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Old 05-31-2022, 05:54 AM
 
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If she's okay with it, then it's okay. Why do you think it might not be okay? Is it the differing stage of life? Are people in your area judgmental about how a couple looks together?
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Old 05-31-2022, 07:27 AM
 
Location: NNJ
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Looks are far less important than maturity and what you both want out of the relationship. Someone will always judge a relationship...
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Old 05-31-2022, 08:03 AM
 
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Date whoever you want, but finding 20 somethings who are where you are in wanting to start a family may be more difficult.
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Old 05-31-2022, 08:21 AM
 
Location: Pittsburgh
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If they want to date you, and you're not lying to them about your age or intentions, then have fun.
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Old 05-31-2022, 08:28 AM
 
Location: Canada
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Looks are far less important than maturity and what you both want out of the relationship. Someone will always judge a relationship...
I agree about maturity.

Looking younger doesn’t change your actual age, and there isn’t anything wrong with looking your age either.
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Old 05-31-2022, 10:01 AM
 
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Date whoever you want, but finding 20 somethings who are where you are in wanting to start a family may be more difficult.
What if I take care of the kids while she's studying/starting her career? I plan on working from home/starting my own business from home so I can be with the children more.
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