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Lol.. when I was 25 I was in a FWB relationship with a man twice my age. ( for about 3.5 years) I’ve participated in a lot of these “Age differences” threads/discussions and I am always a little amused when I see the old cliche “ I wouldn’t have anything in common with someone that young”.
We had a ton of things in common! We both liked and enjoyed sex, we both liked to eat, we both enjoyed boating, fishing, flying airplanes and riding motorcycles. We enjoyed dancing, attending sporting events, and travel. He was around when Kennedy was assassinated... I learned about it in school. We both knew about it!
He had a ton more life experience than I did to be sure, but neither saw that as a red flag. I gained experience just from being with him. Something else that I have to roll my eyes at is... “age equals maturity”. I know a lot of older guys... who are as dumb as a rock, and no more mature than a teenaged boy.
One thing we most certainly had in common. Neither wanted nor were under the illusion that we’d be walking into the sunset together. It was going to last as long as it lasted.
Assuming you've been truthful about your current age (30), he learned about it in school also.
Assuming you've been truthful about your current age (30), he learned about it in school also.
It was an analogy... geez! The point was he’d been around a lot longer than I had, but his being around for something that I’d only heard about didn’t make a difference in how we related to one another.
Well there's no doubt he likes you and you say you are interested too. It could prove to be a very interesting relationship...for awhile. With your age difference, I wouldn't expect it to last though. Someone is going to get hurt. But there's something to be learned by that too I guess. Good luck.
I see no problem with a mid-twenties person dating someone in their 50s. Terms like "grooming" usually refer to abuse, so they're not appropriate to use in this situation. Two adults being into each other is not abuse, even if there's an age gap.
There is no “relationship” as yet so.... you’re a little premature in saying that “grooming” isn’t appropriate in this situation...
Lol.. when I was 25 I was in a FWB relationship with a man twice my age. ( for about 3.5 years) I’ve participated in a lot of these “Age differences” threads/discussions and I am always a little amused when I see the old cliche “ I wouldn’t have anything in common with someone that young”.
We had a ton of things in common! We both liked and enjoyed sex, we both liked to eat, we both enjoyed boating, fishing, flying airplanes and riding motorcycles. We enjoyed dancing, attending sporting events, and travel. He was around when Kennedy was assassinated... I learned about it in school. We both knew about it!
He had a ton more life experience than I did to be sure, but neither saw that as a red flag. I gained experience just from being with him. Something else that I have to roll my eyes at is... “age equals maturity”. I know a lot of older guys... who are as dumb as a rock, and no more mature than a teenaged boy.
One thing we most certainly had in common. Neither wanted nor were under the illusion that we’d be walking into the sunset together. It was going to last as long as it lasted.
Well, thats awesome. Maybe I can find that now that I'm not having a family. Therefore, I wouldn't be "wasting" 3.5 years or however long and it will be a lot of fun.
Is he attracted to you? Probably, but that doesn't mean he wants to date you.
I interpreted his response, "You're welcome sweet Jenna" to be a little bit patronizing, like something he might say to a little girl.
A man his age will typically be established and settled in life. You still live at home. What kind of mature man would want to pursue someone who hasn't even had the chance to explore her independence away from her family?
I'm not against relationships with large age gaps in general. However, both parties need to be equals, otherwise you risk ending up having a parent/child dynamic, which isn't sexy.
Well, thats awesome. Maybe I can find that now that I'm not having a family. Therefore, I wouldn't be "wasting" 3.5 years or however long and it will be a lot of fun.
Hm...I think it might be hard to find someone twice your age at this point...
Sure he likes you. He might even want to get together. But, is it sustainable?
When I was in my thirties I dated an older man whom I had known and admired for a long time. It started out fine but it didn't take long for me to become bored. In the end, he got hurt as he liked being with me more than I liked being with him.
It wasn't until I was older and had slowed down myself that I finally realized what happened. I probably made him feel younger than he was but, there was no way he could have kept up with me. When you're young you have the energy and the curiosity to explore and be excited about life. As a person ages they tire more easily.
You can certainly learn a lot from him, just don't expect him to be able to keep up.
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