Why women won't date a guy who's 3 years younger? (dating, single, husband)

[nycricanpapi]

I have found this very odd. Let's say a guy who's 30 yrs old, and the woman is 33 or 34 yrs old. Then when the man tells the age to this woman automatically she says oh you're a baby. I do not understand this, because is only like 3 yrs younger than her. Why is this? Any inputs?

[Thursday007]

Yeah the input is it should be changed to 'some women' not all 'women.'

There is also a studied relative age comparison in which many if not most women are anywhere from 5 to 10 years ahead of a some men in maturity levels. While I've dated men my age to 10 years younger I am more compatible with men 10 years my senior.

This does not include everyone and there are other reasons which can be considered depending upon the person.

[Sunnydee]

The women I know wouldn't think twice about dating a nice guy three years younger than them.

[Katlakat]

My first husband was two years younger, and my current is one year younger, but I have always liked younger men. Not THAT much younger mind you, but I like to keep my inner child running at full speed still, and the few years younger crowd works for me.

I do have my share of problems with not being on the same page sometimes, but that can happen with any age group in any point of the relationship.

Age doesn't matter to me, I see all walks of life joined up with partners who suit them, the age is based on their comfort levels with it, not a social norm anymore.

[ChessieMom]

Originally Posted by nycricanpapi

. Why is this? Any inputs?

Originally Posted by Thursday007

Yeah the input is it should be changed to 'some women' not all 'women.'

Exactly. What a silly assumption. MOST women don't give a hoot about a few years. My ex was 6 years younger than I.

[country pride]

Ive dated guys who were as young as 7 years younger, didnt mind at all.

[Whyte Byrd]

I had a lengthy relationship with a guy younger than me but he's unusually mature for his age.

[noela]

i've dated younger guys, it was great. I actually prefer them younger than, say, 10 years older.

[Oildog]

Its a bigger issue when your younger, but at 30...no big deal. Lose her.

[andreaspercheron]

I'm almost 40 and live with someone 7 years my junior. When I was single, I always was hit on by younger men and dated younger men. The only time I ever commented that someone was too young was when they were obviously too young LOL - meaning, if I'm 35 and they are 25 - that's too young.