Proper Min Age for dating the opposite sex?
worldtraveller321
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Just curious now. Age ranges of what to contact. I am 39. not really into dating but try once in a while. would making the min age of 25 and up. be ok to work with? or would that seem weird? would going 30+ seem more sane? and not freak anyone out?
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This is my rule of thumb:
If they're young enough to be your kid, too young.
Old enough to be your parent, too old.
Anything else, fair game.14 -
18 to 80
..... okay, 856 -
Age is just a number (as long as they're 18+). I'd just focus on their maturity level and maybe where they are in their lives. Oh, and obviously how well you guys connect.1
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Age is just a number (as long as they're 18+). I'd just focus on their maturity level and maybe where they are in their lives. Oh, and obviously how well you guys connect.
I'm guessing an 18 year old is not going to be far enough in their lives where I'd ever want a date with him. But that's just me. *shrugs*3 -
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The Dating Equation: ½(your age) + 7
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OP, according the the dating age equation you can date anyone 26.5 or older and it won't be creepy.
My advice. Don't date anyone under 25, ever.2 -
BowlingForHollars wrote: »_har_T_Swallow wrote: »the rule is half your age plus 7- anything less and its creepy.
I have violated this then.
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This is my rule of thumb:
If they're young enough to be your kid, too young.
Old enough to be your parent, too old.
Anything else, fair game.
I think that's a pretty good idea.
When I was divorced at 35, I decided 25-40 was my range.
I think now at age 40 if I were single I'd say 30-50 would be my range, but it would have to be a guy who was a "young" 50 if that makes sense.
Personal preference accounts for a lot, though. I've always dated guys my own age or younger. My ex husband and current husband are both several years younger.
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All depends, if it is just for fun then that age range is a bit wider but for something serious probably a 10-15 year age gap is maximum2
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TeacupsAndToning wrote: »This is my rule of thumb:
If they're young enough to be your kid, too young.
Old enough to be your parent, too old.
Anything else, fair game.
This is what I usually say but then I remember I know a woman who had her first child when she was 14... which would mean 25 is out for him.
Yikes. There are some exceptions but generally I stick with this.
I know a woman who had her daughter at 13 and that daughter had a son at 14. First woman was a grandmother at 27!!! True story. Both are my cousins so I know them well.
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I was hit on by an 18 year old the other day. Even though I was flattered it was weird because I'm twice her age. So definitely not someone half your age.0
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seltzermint555 wrote: »This is my rule of thumb:
If they're young enough to be your kid, too young.
Old enough to be your parent, too old.
Anything else, fair game.
I think that's a pretty good idea.
When I was divorced at 35, I decided 25-40 was my range.
I think now at age 40 if I were single I'd say 30-50 would be my range, but it would have to be a guy who was a "young" 50 if that makes sense.
Personal preference accounts for a lot, though. I've always dated guys my own age or younger. My ex husband and current husband are both several years younger.
I'm divorced now at cough48cough so I keep an open mind about everything. But I have to draw the line at some of these youngsters. I have an adult son. Also I'm not interested in anyone who has more in common with my dad than with me.
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This is my rule of thumb:
If they're young enough to be your kid, too young.
Old enough to be your parent, too old.
Anything else, fair game.
Agree with this.
In my head my general idea is ~10 years or younger or older, but I'm open-minded. Assess people as individuals.
Oldest guy I ever 'dated' was over twice my age. It made me a bit uncomfortable when I found out his kids were around my age, plus he failed to mention that he was married.4 -
612 days older than the same sex people you are dating.2
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_har_T_Swallow wrote: »the rule is half your age plus 7- anything less and its creepy.
Thankful my husband didn't know this when we met. Married over 20 years, so it was fine. We fit the equation a couple years later.1 -
worldtraveller321 wrote: »Just curious now. Age ranges of what to contact. I am 39. not really into dating but try once in a while. would making the min age of 25 and up. be ok to work with? or would that seem weird? would going 30+ seem more sane? and not freak anyone out?
I don't think you should be worried about freaking anyone out by who you're dating. A 25 year old for you at 39 seems perfectly fine to me. As long as you two are on the same page with maturity, life, etc. and you're feelin' each other, then go for it! You're happiness should not depend on the opinion of others, who cares if they don't like the age gap. It's your life
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BowlingForHollars wrote: »MusicandMountains wrote: »worldtraveller321 wrote: »Just curious now. Age ranges of what to contact. I am 39. not really into dating but try once in a while. would making the min age of 25 and up. be ok to work with? or would that seem weird? would going 30+ seem more sane? and not freak anyone out?
I don't think you should be worried about freaking anyone out by who you're dating. A 25 year old for you at 39 seems perfectly fine to me. As long as you two are on the same page with maturity, life, etc. and you're feelin' each other, then go for it! You're happiness should not depend on the opinion of others, who cares if they don't like the age gap. It's your life
How old are you?
Me? 340 -
BowlingForHollars wrote: »MusicandMountains wrote: »BowlingForHollars wrote: »MusicandMountains wrote: »worldtraveller321 wrote: »Just curious now. Age ranges of what to contact. I am 39. not really into dating but try once in a while. would making the min age of 25 and up. be ok to work with? or would that seem weird? would going 30+ seem more sane? and not freak anyone out?
I don't think you should be worried about freaking anyone out by who you're dating. A 25 year old for you at 39 seems perfectly fine to me. As long as you two are on the same page with maturity, life, etc. and you're feelin' each other, then go for it! You're happiness should not depend on the opinion of others, who cares if they don't like the age gap. It's your life
How old are you?
Me? 34
In range! Lol
I liked older men.....in their 40's is about right for me 3 -
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I dunno. You're probably gonna get a wide variety of answers on this. Some of us have no problem dating or seeing others date people who are 15-20 years apart. Others get very bothered by it for some reason.
I would say as long as it is consensual between you and whomever you choose to see and that the legal requirements for the age of consent in your state or country are met, who cares??
On a personal level, I always tend to date men who are at least six years older than myself, but have had relations with men who were 18 years older than I was. It didn't bother me when I was 20 and it probably won't bother me when I'm 80. I tried dating men who were the same age as myself or who might have been slightly younger (year or two) and they usually ended pretty disastrously.
You do you, though. Getting past the stares of condescension and judgment is always fun, though. 3 -
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I agree with the half your age plus 7, but there are exceptions. Jennifer Lawrence is dating some director guy who is 48. I don't know how old she is, but she sure looks young. They seem to be happy though.0
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MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »If she only holds your hand when you cross the street she's too young for you bro
or too old....4 -
Age is just a number (as long as they're 18+). I'd just focus on their maturity level and maybe where they are in their lives. Oh, and obviously how well you guys connect.
bingo! My husband and I are 20 years apart, but he's my best friend and vice versa. We both swear our souls have been connected throughout time, because the connection and feeling of ease between us was immediate.
He's the bee's knees
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