How far up/down from your age would you date?

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  • silver_arrow3
    silver_arrow3 Posts: 1,373 Member
    I'm 26, my last boyfriend is currently 38, but the oldest guy I dated is now 45. Age isn't really important to me!
  • ThinUpGirl
    ThinUpGirl Posts: 397
    I'm 26, I would date up to age 32. So +6.

    Men over 35 who aren't married or established are like a big red flag.

    And I'm not attracted to significantly older men. Maybe because I have a good relationship with my father (ie. No daddy issues) and he is only 50.

    I wouldn't date younger, with one exception (someone I never got over) who is 11 months younger than me.

    Dating younger for me is not ideal, I have more responsibilities than most single 26 year olds : child, work school.

    Most younger guys or even guys under 30 have a hard time accepting that unfortunately.
  • sunman00
    sunman00 Posts: 872 Member
    I'm 53 & very happily married

    BUT if I wasn't I wouldn't go younger than 30, giggly young girls drive me nuts

    & not much older, haven't had the hots for anyone over 55
  • Kaylee_law_123
    Kaylee_law_123 Posts: 450 Member
    Not younger, and up to ten years older used to be my rule of thumb, now I'm happily in love with someone 16 years older than me and have never been happier. So I guess it depends on the person!
  • Happy4lifeHHH
    Happy4lifeHHH Posts: 188 Member
    Im 19 and would not date anyone my age or younger and would go up to age 35
  • dandandee
    dandandee Posts: 301 Member
    I'm 18, so most younger guys are still at the immature stage :laugh: . I'd go up to 23, maybe 24.
    when I'm older the age gap could be bigger, but for now no more than 24 even though the "formula" says 29
  • bcchick33
    bcchick33 Posts: 40 Member
    the rule is half your age plus 7 is the youngest you can go. so, I guess for older... as long as you are within "half their age plus 7"
  • MurrayBigH
    MurrayBigH Posts: 76 Member
    Id date up one post
  • bjemar5
    bjemar5 Posts: 61
    18- 28
  • pmcovert415
    pmcovert415 Posts: 1,472
    I am 42 I would go either 10 up or down
  • slkehl
    slkehl Posts: 3,801 Member
    I'd only date probably a year down. Guys already tend to be pretty immature at my age so...yeah.

    I'd probably still want to stick with someone in their 20's though. I want someone who feels more like my equal as far as life experience is concerned.
  • atjays
    atjays Posts: 797 Member
    I'm 26 , I'd go 21 - 35 . I'd prefer the girl to be younger than me or same age but there are always exceptions
  • lmcla828
    lmcla828 Posts: 29
    18-25 I'm 20 (=
  • Ilovevwgolf
    Ilovevwgolf Posts: 564 Member
    @ 51..beggars can't be choosers! :laugh: :laugh: :sad: :sad:
  • nickyfm
    nickyfm Posts: 1,214 Member
    21 - 30. I'm 22
  • Bonny619
    Bonny619 Posts: 311 Member
    34 here. I probably wouldn't date anyone more than 4 years younger or 12 years higher. That being said, my amazing husband is 10 years older and that's perfect!
  • BleedsCoffee
    BleedsCoffee Posts: 247 Member
    At 29, I'd likely be comfortable with 5 years younger and up to 10 years older than me, though I'd be willing to make an exception for the right guy.
  • Tonijking
    Tonijking Posts: 18 Member
    Any ! Beggars can't be choosers lol
  • 17-23

    I was into older guys, but Ive learned my lesson ;p
  • jimandpam87
    jimandpam87 Posts: 62 Member
    I'd feel really awkward dating someone that wasn't born in the same decade that I was. Therefore, I probably would only date people between the ages of 24-30 (I'm 25). I have more of an allowance for being older...idk why but I've never enjoyed the idea of dating a younger man. Luckily, my boyfriend is 27 so it's perfect.
  • Jessi_Brooks
    Jessi_Brooks Posts: 759 Member
    20-40, Im 22.
  • smokeyg01
    smokeyg01 Posts: 1,064
    I'm 37 so 27-47
  • MrsBobaFett
    MrsBobaFett Posts: 802 Member
    My husband is 12 years older than me, my ex was 6 months younger, learned my lesson with him..
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    15 up and down.
  • Im 32 and ive just recently got married to my wonderful husband who is 44 ( 12 years my senior)
  • DawnieB1977
    DawnieB1977 Posts: 4,248 Member
    Well, I'm married. I'm 35 and my husband is 38. If I weren't married I guess I'd go 5 years either way.
  • SamanthaClarexo
    SamanthaClarexo Posts: 353 Member
    I'm 22. 21 - 30 :flowerforyou:
  • valeriewxy
    valeriewxy Posts: 418 Member
    Generally not anyone younger, but my upward "limit" is basically non-existent. I would probably happily date someone + 20 or + 25 years older than me :) I'm 26 this year. My current partner is 11 years older than me.
  • SaBh93
    SaBh93 Posts: 114 Member
    I'm 20- but go for guys between 24-34.
  • skinnytayy
    skinnytayy Posts: 459
    I'm 20 ... Would consider someone who is 18-19 but it would be VERY unlikely. Most aren't mature enough for me. I think the highest age would be about 27-28 though my ideal is around 20-25. My fiance is 21 (turning 22 in June) and his age is the perfect match for me, honestly.