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I would prefer same age or slightly younger than me. I’ve found that older guys aren’t any more mature, they’re just more mainsplainy and wrinkly.
Agree! And I’m still pushing in my career - older men are too settled. I never want to be held back.
Pro
Anytime I dated a younger guy it was fun for a date or a few dates, but they just aren’t as experienced and mature as older men. I realized younger men aren’t for me, at least for now.
I feel like they don’t like my youthful and whimsical nature. It’s like they just wanna chill. And I feel disrespected and looked down on for being childish. Have you felt that way ever?
My ex is almost two years younger than me, and it showed in terms of emotional maturity and communication skills. We started dating when I was almost 27.
Recently I “dated” a guy casually for a month, before leaving the country, and it was a world’s difference in terms of maturity and compatibility. He was a little over two years younger than me (28-26). Obviously different situation since it was only a month and a casual thing.
In summary, it depends 🤷🏻♀️😂.
Chief
Je refuse 😂
I don’t want to show someone the world in a one-sided way, or how good sex works, or how to be a capable/confident/emotionally intelligent partner. Have only ever dated older, up to my spouse who is only 1 year older (but we got together in our 30s)
I am 31 and always match better with 28
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Ended up dating someone my age and it was great so now I am only looking for that
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Depends on what you’re looking for. If you just want to have fun, absolutely go for it. If you want something serious and sustainable, that might be tough as he’s just starting out. Maturity is not always an age-thing though. A 35 year old can still be super immature… I personally prefer a guy who knows what he wants, has his life together and is mature enough to be serious about settling down with me
My hub is two years younger and we started dating when he was 25. We had the same interests and goals in life and thats why it worked out. Age only became a factor with silly things like me laughing at his “by 30” goals as if he thought his whole life would change in 5 years and that my friend group was ahead on milestones (wedding then babies) but his eventually caught up. The only other note is that we had to talk kids a little earlier bc while neither of us were / are ready my bio clock ticked on so we needed to talk and make sure we were on the same page. TBH recommend this anyway.
I’d say if your guy has interest in being worldly wise but hasn’t had a chance bc of school, it could be fun to go on that adventure together. If he’s just not interested but you are, then that will be tough. You know yourself and him so follow your instincts but don’t let age alone be an inhibitor.
I absolutely needed to hear this. Thank you! ❤️
If it's a mature younger man, could work out. Most are shy to take the reins, and personally I need the men I date to step up for what they want, not shy away.
Nope…if it’s just for a fling, younger guys are okay. Otherwise, no.