I've never understood this...why do women care about age in a relationship? I'll admit that I have my limits on age(the age difference), but my interest in a female doesn't depend on whether she's older or younger than I am. Can someone help me understand this a little better?
2007-08-29 10:41:10 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I don't necessarily think that women are worried about age as a number, but they are screening by their past experiences. If a woman doesn't like to date men who are older than her, it is often because she felt controlled or talked down on by an older partner. If a woman doesn't like to date guys younger than herself or even her age, it can be because she likes a guy who is more mature and seems like he can be more responsible.
I would say in general, though, that women who have the opportunity to get to know the person behind the number will more often not care about the age if the person seems compatible.
2007-08-29 10:48:08 · answer #1 · answered by Breanna C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well a lot of people will tell you that age is only a number. A few will tell you that age does matter because of maturity. But you can not compare a 14 and a 24 year old in mataurity simply because of the age difference. The 24 y.o. may have grown spoiled and used to having everything in his life, therefore he may lack the maturity he should have. However a 14 year old could have gone through a lot of harsh times already and have a better understanding of reality.
Ok...so the age is drastic. but I think I made my point. Some girls think that the older the man the more mature...but I think that's a common misconception. It just depends on the person.
Some people will only date people younger because they think that they're not really too knowledgeble and they can be manipulated or "handled" a better way. For whatever reason. I think the way you're putting things into perspective you haven't been around TOO many different kinds of cultures and people. But if you expand your network you'll come to find a lot of things that are normal to them...may not be to you.
Others don't really know the difference between reality and superficial.
2007-08-29 10:50:34 · answer #2 · answered by LadyD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just think a lot of women equate age with maturity, and they don't want to start a relationship with a younger guy who may not be ready for things she's ready for, like marriage and kids.
As for dating an older man, I think a lot of women worry they're going to look like a "trophy wife," or that they won't have anything in common with their mate because of the age gap.
2007-08-29 10:48:19 · answer #3 · answered by fizzygurrl1980 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could it be that us older women look ridiculous with a little boy! I have a friend 15 1/2 years younger than me and to him it just does not matter! There is no way though for me!
2007-08-29 10:47:10 · answer #4 · answered by curiouscanadian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i prefer the older man, more mature and experienced. i wouldnt go with a younger guy as i have been fetched up thinking this is wrong i suppose. i would be tagged as craddle snatcher. Then there is the acceptable two year age gap. although i have broke this rule once or twice.
2007-08-29 10:49:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most guys aren't good for anything serious until they're at least 28. . . aside from that, however, women won't date anyone too much younger because she doesn't want to be "old." Imagine when she has that mid-life crisis when she reaches 50, and there's her husband, only 42? Look out!
2007-08-29 10:49:13 · answer #6 · answered by . 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
chicks go after older guys when they're younger because of the maturity difference in guys her own age and older guys.
2007-08-29 10:47:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can be, either:
1- a traditional-learned kind of behavior
2- peer pressure, group-conforming attitude
3- personal/others, real-life experience
As we grow older, this reaction tends to fade away; In the vast majority -at least-.
Regards
2007-08-29 10:57:07 · answer #8 · answered by Jet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well not all women do. the last guy that i dated was a year younger than me. I didnt have a problem with it and neither did he.
2007-08-29 10:46:53 · answer #9 · answered by Toria 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well... its just to us it just feels wrong to date someone younger thatn us even a a year is not that right, my aunt had a banker all over her and showered her with expensive gifts and he gave everyone expensive gifts and was a really sweet guy even her son loved him but she just couldnt say yes to a marriage because of a year of diffrence, and now he is in switzerland doing buisness.
2007-08-29 10:48:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋