Is There Really A Whole World of Difference Between 24 And..........?

Question

35 years old? I'm asking because I met a very nice guy recently, whom I went out on a date with. He is very kind, and I really like him. He's also very fun to be with. Well, I have an older coworker (42), who I always confide in, and she confides in me as well. I told her about how my weekend went, and about my date, and she told me that the man is too old for me. I was surprised because i'm 24, and he is only 35, but she kept repeating that he is too old for me. This caused me to rethink things. She asked what we could possibly have in common, and why can't he find a woman his own age? I have no idea why, and I will admit that we don't have much in common; however, we still have a lot to talk about, and enjoy doing things together. I'm going to keep seeing him probably, but I told her i'd take her opinion into consideration. She says she is 42, and closer to his age, and knows how men think, and says that he is probably after 1 thing. Are 24 and 35 really THAT different?

Answer 1

As long as you two have no problem with the difference, then everything is fine and dandy.

I'm 21 and seeing someone who is 38. I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would ever date someone THAT much older than me. I initally was very hesitant about the age gap, but now that I have sat down and thought about the reason that i was interested in him in the first place, my interest surpasses any age hesitations.

Think of it this way, if you were interested in someone who was a brunette, but you normally don't like brunettes, only blondes......would try to kill the interest based on hair color? probably not. Age is the same way. As long as both parties are ok with it, its fine. Good Luck.

Answer 2

I think your friend is giving you bad advice. I'm 31, and I would date a 24 year old with no problem. Alot of guys around our age are done sowing their wild oats, so to speak, and looking to settle down. The problem is, it's hard to find a woman our age who isn't beset with previous obligations so looking for a woman in her mid-20's is a little better. If you like the guy, the age difference is just a number. I could see if you were 18 or 19.....then I'd say that you don't know enough about the world to date a guy that old. But 24 is a heckuva lot older than 18! I can also say with little doubt that a 35-year old guy knows what he wants much more than a 24-year old guy does. You'll definitely notice a difference in the maturity level .

Answer 3

Hi

Since everything is still new it will take time for you to find what you have in common with your new friend . As far as your co-worker she is only looking out for you but I would not confide in her so much about relationships that you are in .

If you like him and he treats you nice that is all that matters . I know plenty of young folk in their 20's and they are very mature for thier age . That brings me to my final point , that maybe your co-worker is concerned with the mind games that men can play but they can play these games at any age and no matter what others tell you or what you hear not all men are the same .

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