I am 24F and have recently tried this "internet dating" concept. I have recentely started chatting with this really great guy, we have been corresponding by email over the last couple of weeks, as well as chatting on MSN. I have been having such a great time chatting with him I never bothered to ask his age. Well to my great surprise he won't be 22 until January!!! I've always dated older men and this seems kind of strange to me. Is it acceptable for a 24 year old woman to date an almost 2.5 year younger man? From what I understand he is mature, knows what he wants out of life and is working towards obtaining his goals, which is more than I can say for some of the older men I know. I guess the question is...............would you date a younger man?
2006-11-20 07:26:16 · 29 answers · asked by alysinvunderland 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I dont see anything wrong with dating a younger man, as long as there are limits to the age difference(not 18 or younger)
If his maturity level is good with you, he treats you good, makes you laugh, has a job, and is an all and all decent guy I dont see anything wrong with it.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ALOT OF THE ONLINE DATERS DO LIE. SO PLEASE BE VERY VERY CAREFUL OUT THERE IN CYBERSPACE!!!!!
2006-11-20 07:34:10 · answer #1 · answered by sweet_treats_4_u33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I would. Actually I have and they've actually been as or even more mature than the one my age or older. I don't think age is a problem unless they're under the age of 18. If you and this guy are so into eachother age should NOT matter. Its ok. I dated a guy that was 4 years younger than me and that was never a problem.
2006-11-20 07:30:16 · answer #2 · answered by Wondering gal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try it out, and see what happens. Just b/c he is younger than you doesn't mean that he isn't ready for the same things that you are. Guys that are a few years older could still not be ready for a real relationship, or even know what they want outta life. Sounds like a good catch to me. As long as he makes you smile, age shouldn't matter in this case, it's only 2.5 years.
2006-11-20 07:38:26 · answer #3 · answered by Rach 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
age is only a number, maturity is the key here. I am almost 28 and I'm dating a guy who just turned 24. I am happier with him than with anyone I've ever been with & I like older guys too. He's very mature & it makes a difference. It will seem a little weird at first put it passes rather quickly. Go for it!
2006-11-20 10:28:42 · answer #4 · answered by rayne 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've dated a guy that was almost 2 years younger than me and here's what I learned. It's ok to try anything once, we should never judge anyone by their age, and it's always better when you both can at least drink or go to bars. That does make a difference. So, you're of a mature social status and you think you might really like him so go for it.
2006-11-20 07:30:05 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Kat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm 40 4 and there would be NO threat of me ever falling for a 22 3 hundred and sixty 5 days previous 'toddler'...in case you experience that would desire to be a controversy for you, that's rather useful to evaluate what you choose in an greater half and why somebody 26 yrs your junior, some distance out of your adulthood point, existence journey, etc would carry any attraction romatically. To me, the assumption of being with somebody youthful sufficient to be my toddler, is an entire turnoff. there is only no longer sufficient in straightforward...in case you 2 did get entangled it does not be unlawful, yet I doubt it would shop his interest for long. evaluate, he's extremely youthful and nevertheless stimulated by utilising his friends. Do you relatively think of he's going to proceed to locate this type of problem alluring once you hit 50 in a pair of years and all his pals are with chicks closer to their very own a protracted time, adulthood stages, and straightforward pastimes. Do what works for you...yet i does not lay funds on it lasting all that long.
2016-12-28 06:51:33 · answer #6 · answered by viands 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey unless he is jail bait (under 18) dont worry about it. My mother married a guy 22 years younger! It is old fashioned to think the man has to be older - women live longer then men and stay active longer so it just makes good sense to marry a man younger.
Sounds like it is time to have a telephone call together and see if he sounds as mature as you describe. Good luck!!
Peace
2006-11-20 07:32:43 · answer #7 · answered by Blondana 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't date younger men because of their maturity level. BUT if he seems to have it all together then go for it (be advised that you can only tell so much by chatting on the Internet) Good Luck To You Honey...
2006-11-20 07:31:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 25, and I don't see anything wrong with that age difference at all. I'm married, but I think if I wasn't I would date a man younger than me. It's more important how he acts than the number. Go for it!
2006-11-20 07:29:21 · answer #9 · answered by qamberq 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dear, he is still your contemporary. He is the same age my husband and I were when we got married. Like you I always dated older men(10+yrs my senior), but low and behold a man my age interested me.
Age is not so big a deal when you are an adult. People don't really start to blink at age differences until around 15-20 years plus or minus. And even if they do blink, who cares! Its your life, live it.
2006-11-20 07:34:07 · answer #10 · answered by Poppet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋