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Originally Posted by Chowhound
While its possible that a 50 yr old guy would be friends with a woman half his age, the more realistic thing is that he likes her and wants to be more then friends.
I'm sure people have already said this. I'm basically 40 yrs old, and no offense to women in there 20's but I pretty much wouldn't be hanging out with a 25 yrs woman. Im sure the OP is a nice and friendly person, but being 10 yrs younger then the guy she talks about. Unless we really had a lot in common, I just can't see being friends with a 25 yrs woman.
Well, that's why I'm friends with people mostly older than I am--I'm a lot more into things than they are; such as music, movies, styles, etc. For example, I can have an hour long conversation about oldies music, but can only talk about today's pop for about 2 minutes and then I won't have anything more to say. I find it difficult finding things in common with those in their 20s.
You would seriously think I was born in the wrong decade. My family has always told me that. I find myself saying often, "Things today aren't like they were years ago" even though I wasn't around in, say, the 60s lol. Just based on novels I've read and documentaries.
Well, that's why I'm friends with people mostly older than I am--I'm a lot more into things than they are; such as music, movies, styles, etc. For example, I can have an hour conversation about oldies music, but can only talk about today's pop for about 2 minutes and then I won't have anything more to say. I find it difficult finding things in common with those in their 20s.
I know you said that you're an old soul and that you feel comfortable around older people, why don't you and the new hubby find some people your age and see how that goes.
BTW, I'm a lot like you, when I was a kid I always hung around the adults, cause I couldn't stand "kids", I've always been around people older than me.
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I know you said that you're an old soul and that you feel comfortable around older people, why don't you and the new hubby find some people your age and see how that goes.
BTW, I'm a lot like you, when I was a kid I always hung around the adults, cause I couldn't stand "kids", I've always been around people older than me.
So I know what you're saying.
There's really only one friend my age who I have lots in common with and can talk for hours, like the way I am with those older. Glad you know what I mean
Alright, I've went off-topic enough lol. Back to topic
Last edited by Rachael84; 08-07-2009 at 07:01 PM..
I've been thinking about what the OP wrote, and I think that if the 50 yrs old guys would have been more of a "mentor" type of figure then the "friendship" might work more.
The whole mentor/friend thing makes more sense in that a man his age can impart some wisdom, as guys like to feel useful. We don't sit around and talk about the same things that women do. Not bad,just a little different.
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I've been thinking about what the OP wrote, and I think that if the 50 yrs old guys would have been more of a "mentor" type of figure then the "friendship" might work more.
The whole mentor/friend thing makes more sense in that a man his age can impart some wisdom, as guys like to feel useful. We don't sit around and talk about the same things that women do. Not bad,just a little different.
That's when friendships with older men work out. When it's mostly talking about things we have in common, then I don't know. That's what it was like with this guy. He wasn't like my other guy friend old enough to be my parent, who would give advice and wisdom to me..kind of acting as another dad in a way. Does that make any sense?? lol
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At my age I'd be more interested in your 1933 Packard.
lol well that's not my car (I wish!! See what I mean by I'm old fashioned? ). Thanks for the offer, but I love my husband too much to be more than friends with another guy, as you can see
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). Thanks for the offer, but I love my husband too much to be more than friends with another guy, as you can see 
