How do you feel about men over 40 dating woman 18-25?
1. It's Normal, and i have no problem with it.
2. It's taboo, and intriguing.
3. It's Gross, and i don't want to see it.
2007-12-11 08:16:32 · 10 answers · asked by suzyq07033 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Part of this is about whether a girl wants to be seen with a guy who looks like her father (unfortunately a few guys 40+ do look that bad). That appearance is part of the stigma.
If however the guy could easily pass for late 30s (like me), then there isn't that visual "shock", and only friends and relatives of the couple will know the true numbers.
I've got an open mind on the subject. The main thing for me would be that the girl is genuinely OK about going out with me, knowing that I'm 44. But I simply wouldn't date an 18-year-old - I would feel totally ridiculous. 25 perhaps, if she was very mature in her outlook. Overall I wouldn't want to go much below 30.
But from the girl's point of view, if she's fed up with foolish young guys who simply don't understand women, then she will welcome with open arms (literally) the maturity and world view of an older guy. It's taken me many years to begin to understand women,and to know how to communicate successfully with them in a relationship. As an older guy, that's a valuable asset that I can bring to the table.
2007-12-11 08:41:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not about the age, it's about the personality. I've dated guys that are 10-20 years older than me. It's not gross, it's not weird, it's attraction. There are many older men out there that know how to treat a woman and age doesn't play any part in it. It's about shared interest, common goals, and love. As far as age goes, it's all relative... If you're 18 and have the maturity level of a 25 year old and he's 40 with the maturity of a 25 year old you'll get along fine. Who cares what the rest of the world thinks. Do what makes you happiest.
2007-12-11 09:37:47 · answer #2 · answered by mistress_elizabeth69 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I dated a couple of older guys at least 10 years older than I. Some were really great, others were horrible about the same as guys I've dated around my age. I don' think the relationship's last because of the difference in thinking, I think older guys like the fact they can still attract older women, but older women are more what they want because they can relate better. Older women who date younger men, those relationships do well because women adjust better to different situations. (as long as they don't try to be a "mom") Just my opinion here, but this was a very good question. Take care.
2016-05-23 02:37:05 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am over 40 but would not date anyone under 35.
2007-12-11 08:22:17 · answer #4 · answered by mark019 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's gross.
Unless the woman is me and the man is George Clooney..or Colin Firth...or Dr Gregory House. Otherwise, it's pretty gross.
2007-12-11 08:21:04 · answer #5 · answered by That Girl 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Been there, done that. It was a bad idea all around, none of which had to do with our age difference. I'm going to say #1 because I don't think love is related to age at all.
2007-12-11 08:22:17 · answer #6 · answered by xK 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
# 3
2007-12-11 08:20:46 · answer #7 · answered by Gmarie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is something about 18 that says she could be the daughter. gross. 25 doesnt bother me.
2007-12-11 08:20:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
3. but then again I'm being a hipocrit because I'd probably do it anyway
2007-12-11 08:53:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
3. All i can say, is that's pretty dirt & i'm not even down!!!
2007-12-11 08:20:23 · answer #10 · answered by c.Love ♥ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋