Is it normal to date near your age? I'm interested in men under 30 near my age but I've received messages from older men more. It's just an observation.

The problem is that old men don't think they are old.. of course they are... but they see something else in the mirror

Just ignore them, they go to bed at 8 Pm anyway.

I'm 38 I don't look 38 I am healthy I don't feel slow or old at all I get asked for my ID when I buy beer and stuff I am only attracted to much younger than I Women after I heard about slander I hope to meet here on mingle a good honest young woman Thanks

What did you hear about Slander, what did she do?... come on, tell us.

Are you asking for approval?
Nirmal is often substituted for standard procedure.
Do what you think is best for you.

Just wanted to check if anyone else wanted to date in their age range or if it was just me. It seems to be leaning toward just me.

appleparfait, it doesn't matter if it is just you as long as you are doing what is best for you.

Time will tell I suppose.

I've dated someine fifteen years my senior. Another 8 years my junior. Each had unique qualities.
What mattered to me were the values we shared and that we could enjoy eaxh other's company.
Don't worry about what others think or say.
Live according to your beliefs and ideals..

I was "talked into joining " the online dating scene.

At the time I thought 5 +/- my age would suffice. However, if someone could meet your ( non gold digger) requirements then it's up to you.

This is just a poll. I've already made my decision to date near my age.

Good for you.

Hi I'm new and I like to date around my age

I have had guys twice my age who want "date" me, but I don't want that kind of "date"

I was 8 years older than my x.
My acceptance range is 10 years younger and 10 years older.
My preference is 5 years younger and 5 years older.
My ultimate match, age-wise is my exact age.

While age difference does have some significance in match qualifications it is the personality match that I seek.

If I was just looking for sex, any lady over 18 would be 'game'.
Since I am not looking to reproduce my genetic line, sex is not my driving factor in a match. Sex is important to the relationship but not the reason for it.

Dating a woman under 45 would be like dating one of my kids friends. To me, that is just not right. Not only do we have different morals and values, our maturity and wisdom levels are different. There must be commonality so we click together.

What works for me may not be what works for everyone. Understand that we are all different. I suggest you set a range and stick to it. After-all, I would be more interested in a woman that has set values in life than one that goes headlong into things without understanding herself.

What a thoughtful response.

I prefer my guy to be either the same age or up to 5 years older than me..
Never thought about dating someone younger... and definitely no one younger than 55.
At least that's how I feel now...

I give myself a good range of plus or minus 10 years. SO I'll date younger and older than me....I am an equal opportunity kind of dude.

I actually prefer men older than me up to 38 or 39, in my experience I've found guys my age immature and I don't have the patience for it

I think most prefer a partner near their own age. Because of what Tom4Uhere said: maturity levels match, and where you are in life as well.

When I was first single I thought up to 10 yrs younger would be okay, and some 3-4 yrs older. Then quickly learnt that even 3 yrs younger doesn't work. Not nearly mature enough to make a good match for me. Men always 'lag behind' in maturity. That's the case at age 17 and it never changes. So I want a man who's a few yrs older.

So I changed it to:
Same age - 5 yrs older max.

Worked out, he's 4 yrs older, and so far seems a perfect match. Maturity levels are the same, phase of life as well etc. etc.