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M here. Met my ex when I was 26 and he was 53. We dated for 2 years and I ultimately ended things, primarily due to issues stemming from the age difference.
We had great chemistry and complimented each other well when together but the age difference was noticeable in social settings. For instance, I wanted to go out with my (young) friends on the weekends but he didn’t have any interest in that. He would feel left out and insecure if I did things without him and I’d feel resentful towards him if I didn’t. We found a middle ground for some time but eventually it felt like I was living two separate lives, one with him and one with my friends, and that’s not the kind of life I want for myself.
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F here. I tended to date many women in their 40s when I was in college. Not a sugar mama dynamic, but I did appreciate that they were established in their careers, had a home of their own and weren't living with roommates. Many liked to go out, but their version of out was nice dinners with groups of friends, which was fine with me. In general, that style of dating worked very well for me. There were moments when it felt like the older partner had a little more power in the relationship, largely due to the wealth gap between us, not age.
I'm now mid 40s and single. I would never date someone in their 20s. I'm raising a child and have no interest in a partner that wants to have children. The financial responsibility is huge and I just don't want that. I also can't imagine going all the way back to diapers and potty training, and I don't feel like I have the energy to keep up with a young child. I also don't feel like I have the energy (or sex drive - thanks, menopause) to keep up with a 20 something if I'm being honest.
Honestly, I would love the life all my married, hetero friends have. A committed spouse, kiddo, one or two nice trips a year, and most weekends filled with neuritis friends and kid soccer games. I've yet to meet any gay girl - of any age - that wants that life in my area.
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