If you were (or are) 26, would you go out with a man in his 40's or 50's even if he was wealthy?

Question

26 and single.

Answer 1

totally. its not about age. if you find someone nice or attractive........age is not important if you really love them.

Answer 2

Age should never matter as long as a person is old enough to make a good decision and not too young. Perhaps the best example of that was the marriage of Charlie Chaplin and Oona O'Neal who were married when Charlie was 54 and Oona only 18. they were married for 34 years until he death in 1977 and had altogether 8 children, After Charlie died, Oona said on at least one occasion that there was no one else who could live up to him and never dated or remarried but in fact missed him to the point that she dealt with that by becoming an alcoholic until her death some 14 years later.
There was the age difference but there was also a great love in the relationship so I suppose your answer would be that there is nothing wrong with dating and if it does result in love that is fine as long as money is not the only reason to date and perhaps eventually marry.

Answer 3

A man in his 40's has different objectives in life that a 26 year old. If you are very mature and have reached many of your goals and have established yourself in your career then I would say go for it as long as you both have common interests. You should consider if this person is looking for a companion that could lead to a lasting relationship or if this person is looking for something more superficial.

Answer 4

I wouldn't.
I can't help thinking forward, so the idea of being a widow very early, would just make it a no-no to me; There are although also other things, the generation gap, so what about conversation, interest???
What would life have in store for us?
What when due to old age he can't perform in bed?
Do I want to be a carer, even to a wealthy man?
Do I marry for money or love?
Do I want to be a kept woman and so what do I have to sacrifice to enjoy such a wealthy life?
No, I couldn't think of anything that'd make me do it.
Maybe the welfare of my children. Unfortunately, money can buy the best care, so, probably for that reason!

Answer 5

I am 26. When I was 24, I met a guy online who was 40 at the time. Actually, his profile wasn't updated and it said that he was 39. At first I talked to him because I was polite and didn't want to ignore him. Later I talked to him because I loved talking to him. I never imagine liking him because I thought he was way too old (ironically he thought that I was too young for him but he liked something I about me and kept talking to me)

A year later we got engaged and he is the best thing that happened to me. I love him with all my heart and I don't care about age anymore.

And no, I never cared about his financial situation. As an opposite, he lost his job 6 months after we met, so I helped him to go through a lot.

Answer 6

I'm 26 and I went out with a 46 year-old. It's not about the money though. I just like older men.

Answer 7

I am 26, I am going out with a man in his 50's. I have NO idea how much he earns and I will not accept him spending anymore than me. It's always 50/50 and that is my choice. It's not his money that I want.

Answer 8

Hi.... well that is the situation we are in.... my wife is a very beautiful and bright woman of 24 while I am 51...... we get along very well....... I guess I will have to say that when people see us they don't really think anything because i don't look 51 but more like 39 according to most people.... her friends and family love me and accept me and are very happy for us as is my family..... our personalities fit so well she is very mature and appreciates the fact that I am too.... I will also say that I am far from wealthy but make a good living..... the funny thing is I am the one that had a problem with our age difference to begin with not her.... I thought it wasn't fair for her to be stuck with someone my age..... she had to change my mind on that one.

Answer 9

I've always dated much younger women.
If we both have a good time, what is the problem? And no I am not wealthy.
But honestly it is not always easy. Everyone is so judgmental about about older men/younger women couples.
A long time relationship has never occurred for me when dating a younger woman. But I've always had fun & tried my best to make sure my date did as well.

Answer 10

i wouldn't. I dated a guy twice my age when i was like 21 for all the wrong reasons. He was sweet and all and would bend over backwards at the drop of a hat to do anything i said do. But it didn't work. It was cool in the beginning. but the sex was horrible for me (it only happened once) and then he got real parental like with me all of a sudden. He started checking me on my attire all the time, getting on me about going out to clubs and stuff with my friends etc. He would chastise me if he called me and i didn't answer my phone..... just as my dad does. I couldn't deal with that so i had to let it go. I didn't need a nother dad. mine has been doing his job since day 1 and didn't need an assistant

Answer 11

I do not think it should matter on age but this is sounding like a gold digger question. You should never date a guy who you are not attracted to no matter what he has or what he owns. You should date a guy if you like him and so what if he is in his 40's or 50's if you like him go for it if not do not.