Hi all,i totally understand to some people age is just a number.im just curious to see if some people actually have a range in which they will not exceed, if so what would that range be. Mine would be no older than 34, and no younger than 23

When I was dating; no more than an 8 year difference younger or older. Age to me is not just a number and I personally hate that and would never date a man much younger or older than myself. I believe in acting one's age but doesn't mean you can't stay active at any age.

Very well said . I would have to describe myself as a mature kid. I love to laugh and have fun in any situation, but when its time to work and be serious i can do that as well

At this age, the primary concern is compatibility when it comes to emotional/intellectual maturity

For that reason, as a single mom who has raised a college kid and is raising an elementary school child,,,I find it unlikely someone would be at a compatible stage in life before their late 30s so my minimum is 39

Because I was married to a man 20 years my senior, I saw his age catch up to him differently than my own,, so my max is 7 years older

that makes my range 39-54

OP slimed his hair..

I like the post about difference in children's age I married someone 18 yrs my senior. I am 43. Let's just say he hasn't aged well. To old to cut the mustard anymore. But not all men are equal. That being said could never date anyone younger. I would feel like a cougar. Men my age usually want to play Xbox. I prefer older mature men. That has always been my taste. 43&UP!!! The older the better I say. Pray he's MATURE LOl

I guess the answer can vary depending on personal prefference and life style.me, i would prefer a younger woman only because i plan on having kids someday.i dont think i can ever date someone 10-15 years my elder. Im a very active and athletically fit individual and with that age difference, it will catch up to them over time

It's not the number. It's the compatibility factor. People have different outlooks gained through experience.

I do not believe age is just a number for many reasons, so I do not get involved with women much younger then me

Not much in common with them.

And really,, how many relationships between people of large age differences have you ever seen last.... not many at all

Frankly, When I see couples with large age differences, it looks ridicules to me. It looks like a man in a mid life crisis and a woman with a Daddy fetish. Or vice a versa


But that's just my perspective on it.

age is just a number, size isn't

Silly Humans, age is a word.

Age contributes to the quality of the wine.

:) nice one.

Like you said Op all about who what others prefer ... and what they want from a relationship...


I for some reason like men in the thirty range ...
but realistically I would not date them ...
friends sure but to think of a long term relationship...
I do not believe it would work ... I am to old ...
good luck on your journey ...

This topic always seems to garner a lot of responses. It shouldn't matter to anyone whom you date. If you both enjoy each other's company, you're respectful and loving, that's all that really matters.

I briefly dated a woman in her early 30's. I sensed that all she wanted was some experience with someone older, so I didn't jump in with both feet. It was fun times. I miss her but I knew it wasn't going to last. She contacts me once in while. I prefer the happy endings over the bitter, 'divorce-style' breakups.

Personally. Age doesn't matter to me.
My ex wife is 11 years younger than me.
I have dated as young as 25.. But that does not last since they want marriage..
I prefer women 50 and up.. They typically are looking for some one who they do things with. And are a bit more relaxed on the whole must have love and marriage.

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When I first started dating I didn't want more than some 7 yrs older. I thought the gap would be too much otherwise, didn't think it mattered all that much with a man who was a bit younger, let's say up to 10 yrs.

Then I learnt that it did matter as much with younger men, maybe even more so, that even 5 years younger was pushing it. Life experience and where you are in life is too different.

So... I changed it to 'same age up to 5 years older max'. And seriously not willing to deviate from it.
The man I met is 4 years older. Perfectos :)

I chose younger by 17 years some time back and had simple standards back then and a goal of forming a family. I was reasonably content to finally become a father, but at the point that my future and by extension my daughter's was threatened, it was time to move on and evaluate my choices. Today, I'm happy to be a single for years to come instead of being with someone not healthy for me or my daughter. I'm not eager to have another dependent in this home and certainly don't want a situation that makes me an enabler. My next choice, irrespective of age, is going to be either a true partner in life or no partner at all.