Dating someone 22 years older?

If his parents don't mind, I say go for it.

A certain Kanye West song comes to mind...

I think it depends where you both are in life. For example, does he have kids if so would he eventually want more. If not and you want kids, move on. Do you have things in common, if so great, if not move on. Think about the future, do you want to be 40 married to someone who is 62, if not move on. You get the idea.

The more important question is what do YOU think?

As long as all legal testing is done, and all debts are settled after every transaction, who are we to judge?

What does it matter what other people think? Do you base everyone you'll date on whether they'll meet public approval or not?

This...... Who's business is it but your own, Life's to short to be worrying about others opinions in this matter.... If you are happy and know what you want, then go for it..... Best of Luck

I think that because you are asking for other peoples opinions Then there is already some doubt there. Do what makes you happy.

There's almost a 16 year age gap between my significant other and I. Me, 22. Him, 38. Our first anniversary is a couple weeks away. Who you are and who he is, is all that matters - age (as long as everything is legal, as in this case it is) is irrelevant. But, be prepared for people to judge a little, or give you a hard time, my SO and I got our fair share in he beginning, but as we've fallen in love and made one another so happy, our friends and family have grown more supportive.

What do you think about someone who is 20, dating someone who is 42.

I really need advice.

asking for heartache.

There's kind of a "rule" for men dating younger women. Take your age, cut it in half, and add seven years. If she's younger than that, then you are the creepy old guy.

In his case, at the age of 42, his absolute lowest limit he should be looking to date is 28. So he's major creepy dude.

Well, you are young and you are asking, that indicates to me that you have some reasons to be questioning it. Otherwise, you would be happy and you wouldn't care what other people think. This is my opinion from experience.

If you're online asking a bunch of strangers if they approve of you dating an old guy, then obviously you aren't so sure about this.

Admit it, you're getting the creepy vibe. If you were really into this guy and it was the right thing, you wouldn't post here. You'd be on a date and thrilled to be going.

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I know I'm an adult and I shouldn't care what the public thinks. I was honestly just asking since I don't have parents to ask and I didn't know who else to ask.

I guess the question should have been more like 'if you had a 20 year old daughter would you approve of her dating a 42yo'

That's easy. Hell no.