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Old 05-02-2012, 03:22 AM
 
Location: texas
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So I met this woman, she great, beautiful, fun, and so full of life! Wonderful laugh...I met her about six months ago, and recently we starting dating...she's 21 and I'm 36....is that too much of a difference, I think it is...I don't know , give me ur thoughts...
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Old 05-02-2012, 03:38 AM
 
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Nope, enjoy it to its fullest! I'm jealous!
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Old 05-02-2012, 04:28 AM
 
Location: Quakertown, Pa., USA
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If the two of you have a lot in common then no it isn't, but if you two only have one, maybe two things in common the you are to old for her, and besides, only you can decide this and know if your choice is right.
Good luck and Buddha bless
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Old 05-02-2012, 05:43 AM
 
Location: Reno, NV
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It depends entirely on your mutual compatibility, not on age difference. Generally, a large age difference presents additional challenges, but there are plenty of successful, lasting relationships of this type. You can but try!
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Old 05-02-2012, 06:09 AM
 
Location: beneath the moon & stars
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And from this woman's perspective (since the above posters are all men) The 21 year old girl has yet to gain the life experiences of a 36 year old. Once she does, she will most likely change and evolve from that 21 year old girl to a mature woman, complete with a different opinions, attitudes and tastes than her younger days. In just a couple of years she might look at you a whole lot differently and prefer a guy closer to her own age. If you are looking for a life partner, these are things you will want to consider before you invest alot of time and emotion into dating and persuing a relationship with a much younger person.
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Old 05-02-2012, 06:22 AM
 
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Is she still in college? It's likely as soon as she graduates and gets out into the "real" world, you will start to see a drastic change in her behavior, attitude, preferences, opinions, tastes etc. Just be prepared for that.

What you find attractive about her may soon change.
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Old 05-02-2012, 07:32 AM
 
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im 25 and went out a few times with a girl who is 22, let me tell u.... even with that small of a gap there were big differences in maturity between us. She was still in that post college mode where I am more laid back. Her conversations revolved mostly around getting drunk at so and so club or bar over the weekend where I wanted to talk about other things.

Now dont get me wrong, i like going out and stuff but i dont feel the need to talk about it like im still in highschool or college. Its up to you man, i would just figure u'd want a girl that has the same level of maturity or closer to urs... i wouldnt want to deal with the headache of a girl that young as she probably isnt good relationship material
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Old 05-02-2012, 07:43 AM
 
Location: Washington, DC area
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I think it is too big of a difference. I can't imagine 21 year old me dating a 36 year old...unless he was as immature as I was at that time. Even now that I'm in my mid 20s, I wouldn't date someone 15 years older...I'd prefer someone under 40. Otherwise, I think we'd have different relationship goals.

But if you feel like you two are a match, more power to you and good luck!
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Old 05-02-2012, 07:56 AM
 
Location: Canada
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So I met this woman, she great, beautiful, fun, and so full of life! Wonderful laugh...I met her about six months ago, and recently we starting dating...she's 21 and I'm 36....is that too much of a difference, I think it is...I don't know , give me ur thoughts...
You've been given some great advice so far. 21 and 36 tend to be at different life stages.

Why do YOU think it's too much of an age difference?
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Old 05-02-2012, 09:20 AM
 
Location: Austin
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So I met this woman, she great, beautiful, fun, and so full of life! Wonderful laugh...I met her about six months ago, and recently we starting dating...she's 21 and I'm 36....is that too much of a difference, I think it is...I don't know , give me ur thoughts...
I think 10 years is about right. More than that and there are generational differences. But it all depends on the type of relationship you are having. I suppose if it is casual, it does not matter at all.
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