I'm a 22 year old woman going 23 and I got an email from an 18-year old man from a dating site...so i checked out his profile and i like what i read...we started talking and getting to know each other. even though he's 18 he acts mature for his age and we have similar interests. i've never been with a younger guy. i think it would seem a little odd to go out with him, because i'm older. i think he's a great guy. does age matters when it comes to dating?
2007-03-17 23:11:32 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
nope. if he's matured and you don't mind his age, its fine.
A lot of older guys are still not acting their age and most of them are childish. What's the point of dating a older guy if he's not matured?
Go on a date with him and see what happens!
2007-03-17 23:15:34 · answer #1 · answered by Grace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember acting more mature when I was 18 to get older women interested. I couldn't keep the act up long enough though. I think 18 and 23 is too different. 30 and 25 is better as you could be at similar stages in your lives. I think 18 is too young and I would also be concerned that you met on an internet dating site. You often hear about the man who sounded great, mature, loving, then he gets some sex and then he is gone!! Careful
2007-03-18 06:40:08 · answer #2 · answered by kruzen54 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure you're a great woman, but I do think he is too young for you and here is why: he can't get into bars yet. It doesn't sound like much yet, but believe me it is. No matter what he's saying now, when he turns 21 or gets a fake i.d., he'll be going crazy just like every other guy does in the United States. There are other differences (especially maturity) that show up at this age difference that frequently add up over time as well. As people get older and older age differences really don't mean much, but this age group is critical when it comes to personality development. You should really think about this one. Good luck and I hope I haven't offended you. My inentions are honorable.
2007-03-18 06:20:14 · answer #3 · answered by Q.A. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-20 00:48:20 · answer #4 · answered by Mark V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think age really matters for two adults who are dating. It seems like the older you get the less it matters. I see nothing wrong with you dating an 18 year old guy. If you like each other what's the problem?
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2007-03-19 14:38:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
age really doesnt matter at all, as long as he's mature enough for it and your both happy. I've found that whenever I dated younger, even if it was only by a year, the guys were way to immature. but if you found one that isnt go for it! its the guy that matters, not the age.
Hope this helped!
2007-03-18 06:17:14 · answer #6 · answered by rosie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Age matters. Wait for someone perfect, not just fitting some criteria. Unless you just want a physical relationship... which is all a teenager can offer.
Does this 18-year-old have money and a house to support you, already? Know what a job is?
2007-03-18 06:17:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you met ONLINE?
i'm afraid that doesn't reflect any maturity - people are never "themselves" when they're online - they pretend a hell lot
you need to "physically" meet each other to come to a conclusion whether he's the one for you and go a step beyond that (you know what I mean there are kids out here)
some men do mature but real maturity lies in financial capability hope that 18-yr old MAN understands that too
I'm 24 yr old man and I still consider myself immature in some ways
2007-03-18 06:18:18 · answer #8 · answered by smacksgalore 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey,
On-line is all perpetual, fetish , lies and lies and desperadoes are prowling around. Even If u happen to meet try exploring the past, present ,family ,plans, future his expectations . Factor out all information by at least 50% lie if not 100%.
Don't give in unless you are desperate .
Also have a large heart when he quits , disappears , brags and tries to blackmail , calls at weird hours, threats etc etc its clumsy
2007-03-19 05:10:05 · answer #9 · answered by poke_a_man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Age doesn't matter, if you two are into each other then whats a few years? Go for it.
2007-03-18 06:50:05 · answer #10 · answered by Jenni 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋