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I agree with that too. I also will add that they have less baggage..They haven't been sh tted on yet, or dumped, beatin, treated nasty, etc..So, they have almost the "ideal" of what a relationship should be, simply because they haven't had all of these negative things happen to them to skew their opinion of men or women..
But you have been (sh tted on, etc.). Not you as in supermanpansy, you as in the generic older-person you.
So that's where I sometimes see these things not working out. There definitely can be that gap between experiences and from what I've seen, it does eventually tend to get in the way for a lot of (not all) people. I'm not saying every young person is immature or hasn't had various experiences, but if you're looking at the odds...
I can just say that I know sooooooooo many older men for whom a May-December relationship started out "refreshing" and ended up just "annoying," LOL. Obviously those are only my observations, I can't speak for everyone.
OTOH the OP isn't talking about all that big an age difference. It does depend upon that as well...whether you're talking about a few years or 15+ years.
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I agree with that too. I also will add that they have less baggage..They haven't been sh tted on yet, or dumped, beatin, treated nasty, etc..So, they have almost the "ideal" of what a relationship should be, simply because they haven't had all of these negative things happen to them to skew their opinion of men or women..
Yep, exactly. There aren't many 24 year old female virgins these days but I honestly wouldn't mind one at this stage.
Yep, exactly. There aren't many 24 year old female virgins these days but I honestly wouldn't mind one at this stage.
If virginity is important to you then it is, and that's your prerogative. In that case, yes, you are probably looking at a younger v. older age group to date.
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If virginity is important to you then it is, and that's your prerogative. In that case, yes, you are probably looking at a younger v. older age group to date.
Well it's complicated. My parents want me to find a good Christian girl, and of course would expect that we'd wait until we're married. I honestly don't know if I'll ever get married (I wouldn't mind if I found someone really 'special') though, so I don't want to be lonely just because of that. Virginity itself ain't important, I'm no longer technically a virgin, but I may as well be.
But you have been (sh tted on, etc.). Not you as in supermanpansy, you as in the generic older-person you.
So that's where I sometimes see these things not working out. There definitely can be that gap between experiences and from what I've seen, it does eventually tend to get in the way for a lot of (not all) people. I'm not saying every young person is immature or hasn't had various experiences, but if you're looking at the odds...
I can just say that I know sooooooooo many older men for whom a May-December relationship started out "refreshing" and ended up just "annoying," LOL. Obviously those are only my observations, I can't speak for everyone.
OTOH the OP isn't talking about all that big an age difference. It does depend upon that as well...whether you're talking about a few years or 15+ years.
There's a lot of truth to this in my opinion..Good post, but there are "exceptions" to everything..
You are supposed to date who you are attracted to and compatible with and who is attracted to and compatible with you. So long as they are legal, don't worry about it any more.
This is an isolated case, I'm sure...but I regret dating & marrying a man 16 years my senior. He was controlling to a fault and wanted control over everything...me, the children, the marriage, the divorce. And he could be QUITE immature! So there's one stereotype "dead in the water" It was quite miserable. Not ALL older men are like that, but I believe those who prefer older men should keep an eye out for those tendencies.
As far as looking young for my age, I think it's terrific to eat right, exercise, get fit, take care of ourselves, get youthful haircuts and wardrobes and enjoy whatever attention comes out of it.. but:
IME, most people who say they look younger, don't.
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