Dating age range

[bsfins]

I know alot of the people here are married,in relationships...Today alot of the people in office,and I've seen it on yahoo,are talking about the Bachelor...I asked a few questions....He's 32,one of the girls is 26,the other was 24.....I scratch my head...I'll be 34 in August,there's no way, I even want to try to date any one under.....maybe 28-29...(most of my references,music,my life) a 24 year old wouldn't get....One of my Exes was 5 years younger than me,and we clashed on alot of our views....I admit I get along SO much better with people older than I am....

Do you have a dating range? or am I just being an old fart?

[janetmschulte]

I don't think you're an old fart! I agree that age differences can be tough, but I think each situation is different. It just depends on each individual, and what they were exposed to socially.

[Buddhagirl]

I'm not dating an old guy unless he's got money. The idea of old man peen doesn't sound fun. Younger guys are generally kept as boy toys. For an actual relationship I prefer to date guys that are around my age, give or take a few years.

[Phishfan]

I am cool with anything from 26-40 (I am a young looking 36 myself) but I am not looking for a serious relationship right now either. I am trying to enjoy the fun aspects of dating without the hastles a relationship causes.

[Spider-Dan]

I heard a "rule" a while ago that seems to work pretty well.  (This rule is for serious relationships, not flings.)  It's supposed to give you an idea of the maximum age difference you can have without having people stare or snicker.

The lower limit should be (male's age / 2) + 9, with the upper limit being the male's age.

[JVides]

I heard a "rule" a while ago that seems to work pretty well.  (This rule is for serious relationships, not flings.)  It's supposed to give you an idea of the maximum age difference you can have without having people stare or snicker.

The lower limit should be (male's age / 2) + 9, with the upper limit being the male's age.

So for me...that would be 26-34?  That actually would be about right, if I were single.  I like it!

[Phishfan]

I heard a "rule" a while ago that seems to work pretty well.  (This rule is for serious relationships, not flings.)  It's supposed to give you an idea of the maximum age difference you can have without having people stare or snicker.

The lower limit should be (male's age / 2) + 9, with the upper limit being the male's age.

I heard a guy quoting this rule in 7-11 the other day.

[Thundergod]

I'm not dating an old guy unless he's got money. The idea of old man peen doesn't sound fun.

So rich old man peen is tolerable?      I dunno how you chicks do it...

9 yrs. younger, that's been my record so far. Can't complain though. 

[Dave Gray]

18 and up.

[JVides]

18 and up.

Sure, if you can put up with stupid and drama. 

[stinkfish]

As a 33 year old. I wouldn't look for anyone older than 34, or younger than 26/7. I've always like 'em young. But not "to catch a predator" kind of young. You guys are just plain sick.

[Frimp]

I'm 35, my wife is 25.

[MaineDolFan]

Maine's laws:

18-21 = just way too young, they don't have a shred of an idea of who they are.  Nothing but trouble in this age brackett.

21-24 = the "legally able to drink and MUST be at a bar of some kind and partying ever hour" stage.  Also generally flat broke.  No thanks.

24-27 = starting to figure out who they are but still has problems with "the grass is greener" syndrome on almost ever aspect of life, including who to date.  I'm sure it was a woman in this age bracket that coined the phrases "I just don't know what I want" and "it's me, not you."

27-29 = getting to an area where they have a better idea of who they are - which makes it easier for them to figure out who you are versus who they want you to be.

29 - up = a good range to really find someone that not only knows what they want but knows how to get it and keep it.

For the ladies, the man breakdown:

18-99 = we're all punks.

[dolphins4life]

I'm a single loser and I would take any girl over the consent age.  Literally.  ANY GIRL AT ALL!!!!

[BoSoxGrl]

In my single days, I refused to date anyone younger than me at all....oh, and yankees fans.
I have tried both, just not for me.