A 25 year old has been pursuing me and is interesting a dating relationship. How young is too young other than those that have not reached the age of majority, which is 18? Is there possible something wrong with the young man or should I give him a chance? I don't want this to turn out to be a Ms. Robinson type scenario. Any thoughts on how to approach this?
2006-08-04 02:37:32 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I've read in Cosmo that there is a trend where in women are dating younger men, this trend is called "tadpoling." although you may think that it's not kosher, younger men are more likely to develop a "mature" relationship with women who are more learned in the relationship department.
so I'd say go for it!! you might learn what Demi Moore had learn! ;)
2006-08-04 02:49:06 · answer #1 · answered by zashima 1 · 8⤊ 2⤋
Anne B Go For It Girl!!!
You only live once, I thought the same thing when I was like 29 yrs-old and this cute little 21 yr-old was chasing me, he did finally catch me like 6-7 months later and I will tell you that it lasted like 3 1/2 yrs off and on, I will be honest, in the end we both could never be on the same page at the same time, we did become sort of friends after wards, but to keep it real, I do believe lust had a lot to do with, I guess I was feeling like I was not too young any more nor was I too old, If you have never been in a relationship like this, (with someone younger than you) Then I would say go for it, you only live once, and just may be you have found a guy who was born late but, think as you do, you'll never know unless you try it.............
2006-08-04 02:46:44 · answer #2 · answered by Reddbone*Wifey68 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that you are both adults and the age difference shouldn't even be an issue if you like each other. There is possibly something wrong with everyone regardless of age. The fact that he likes you doesn't make him wrong though. If it were a man your age and a woman his age, very few people would think twice about it. There really are no guarantee's regardless of age, as far as a long term relationship goes. I would say just go with your feelings and don't let the age difference persuade you one way or the other.
Best Wishes,
2006-08-04 02:45:06 · answer #3 · answered by sherrie_66 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If age is the only issue, probably no big deal. But don't prey on his ignorance.... I know a 25 year old guy who, after 2 years of pursuing this woman, finally got her. She's 31 with 4 kids (different fathers, last father is in & out of jail). The guy is rather naiive, this is his first relationship since high school! She knows he's naiive, but is playing him; everyone else can see it clearly, except for him. The right thing for her to do would be to stop taking all his money & be straight with him... "We're in two different areas of life; I'm trying to raise kids and you're looking for romance, it's not going to work, please stop pursuing me." Yeah it would hurt him pretty badly, but it would be the right thing to do. If this describes your situation, that's my opinion. But if age really is the *ONLY* factor here, and you've explored all the areas that are or are not in his best interest realistically, then go for it. Probably my answer is more than what you bargained for, but I tend to over-analyze situations.
2006-08-04 02:52:40 · answer #4 · answered by Back in the Day 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because I noticed the question.... :)
I'm 32 going to be 33 in a month. My husband of 5 years will be turning 28 in Dec. We've been together 7 1/2 years actually. And he pursued me ... finally caught me too! If you are interested, then you can try. If you aren't interested, then tell him to stop. Either way, it all depends on how comfortable you are with the situation. Good Luck!!!
2006-08-04 02:46:33 · answer #5 · answered by gygls73 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mrs. Robinson age difference was much more then 11 years. I 'd say go for it. Keep in mind that you've lived life a little long, but don't make that a strike against him. Have fun and take things slow, see how they develop before you get in to deep.
2006-08-04 02:44:41 · answer #6 · answered by captianpr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run a finacial check on him. Maybe he is one of the male types that is actually mature. Screw the age difference. I have a sister who has been married since 1970 to the same man who is younger that she and their marriage is no different from any other that has lasted more than a quarter century. If he worships the ground you walk on then to heck with everything else and good luck.
2006-08-04 02:44:23 · answer #7 · answered by acmeraven 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's mature enough for you, I'd say go for it. I'm in a simular situation. He is ten years younger than me, and he is the best thing that could have happened for me. Now normally, I would have not went out with someone that young ,but he was very persistant and I started liking him. Now we're very happy together and I would have never found that out if I didn't give it a chance.
2006-08-04 02:53:27 · answer #8 · answered by Tee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm seems to me that 25 would go into 50 more often that the other way around.
What? He's only a couple of years younger than you. So's my wife. But I'm not complaining. If he is mature enough to be of interest to you, go ahead. If he's an immature jerk? You'll know after your first date, then cut him off.
2006-08-04 02:42:53 · answer #9 · answered by rb_cubed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gopher it *lol* I'm almost 6 years older than my bf and it hasn't bothered us. Granted 11 years is a bit more than 6, but age really is just a number here since you're both of legal age. If you're interested, you should persue it :) Good Luck!!
2006-08-04 02:47:08 · answer #10 · answered by starikotasukinomiko 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋