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Sex with someone 20yrs younger would you do it?

153 replies

fruityloopy · 22/03/2022 15:22

I’m a single 48yr old Mum of one.. I’ve been propositioned by a guy who I’ve chatted to a few times in the pub. I’m not entirely sure how old he is but probably late 20’s maybe 30.
I’m not after a relationship but just wondering am I unreasonable (or completely mad!) to consider it?

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DaffTheDoggo · 23/03/2022 10:15

Personally no, as that would be getting quite close to DS's age- urgh- and I'd feel like the oldest woman in the world. Plus I tend to fancy older men not younger ones.

moanriver · 23/03/2022 10:18

I might be worried about them wanting to bag an older woman or MILF as a curiosity & bragging thing, but that's my own low self esteem but of course there are men like that!

Alonelonelylonersbadidea · 23/03/2022 10:35

I wouldn't no. I'd feel like a fucking parody for a start. Despite being healthy and a fit marathon runner, my body can't compete with a 20 something (I'm 48).

Also when I was in my 20s I was shagging men in the late 40s and 50s and I absolutely knew they were creepy AF and old fuckers.
So I'd be the old fucker in this instance. No thanks!

Chely · 23/03/2022 10:39

Whatever floats your boat.

x2boys · 23/03/2022 10:46

Im also 48,
Honestly if I was single and just fancied a bit of fun why not ,,?
It probably won't lead to anything long term but if your both happy with that ?

CaMePlaitPas · 23/03/2022 11:54

@TheHoptimist Thoughts and prayers to you, I'm sorry to hear you've lost your sense of humour Flowers

Thatswhyimacat · 23/03/2022 12:39

I'm only in my early 30s and I wouldn't want anyone more than a few years younger than me. If you like younger men then go for it, nothing wrong with it, but no I wouldn't as I only like men roughly around my age.

CharlotteRose90 · 23/03/2022 12:40

I’m 32 so I definitely am not sleeping with a 12 year old. I’d go 20 years older but not younger

PinkiOcelot · 23/03/2022 12:42

Go for it. Why not?! Have fun.

mymindisamuckingfuddle · 23/03/2022 13:08

No, because in my case that'd be a 17 year old boy. Urgh.

But at your age/s? Why not? As long as the younger person is a fully functioning consenting adult, where's the harm.

fruityloopy · 24/03/2022 12:29

Found the responses interesting thank you!
Some of them must have spurred me on - as for anyone interested I did decide to go ahead with it & I think it could work out as a nice destruction in life & a bit of fun from what we talked about & both wanted.. & yes he is a fully functioning consenting adult, who I’m old enough to be the mother of, but sometimes one has to throw caution to the wind!

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fruityloopy · 24/03/2022 12:30

Thank

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fruityloopy · 24/03/2022 12:32

And now clearly I’m knackered I can’t write properly- hopefully not a destruction but a distraction!

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whitewashing · 24/03/2022 12:44

No.

ParanoidGynodroid · 24/03/2022 15:33

Enjoy that super-stamina, smooth skin and tight buttocks, @fruityloopy!

BalladOfBarryAndFreda · 24/03/2022 15:36

@ParanoidGynodroid

Enjoy that super-stamina, smooth skin and tight buttocks, *@fruityloopy*!
Grin

Have fun @fruityloopy

StarlightLady · 24/03/2022 15:41

Enjoy OP.

💥💥💥

Layoverlife · 24/03/2022 16:18

Yessssss! 🥳 Enjoy @fruityloopy

stripeyflowers · 24/03/2022 16:48

Ha! Some of the these replies make me realise how very old I am! I really can't see me with someone that much younger.

fruityloopy · 24/03/2022 16:51

@ParanoidGynodroid

Enjoy that super-stamina, smooth skin and tight buttocks, *@fruityloopy*!
I’m laughing over the super smooth skin comment- that was something that did freak me out almost .. nice buttock & didn’t get to fully appreciate super stamina (due to late start!) however, defo hopefully get to try out another time.. Good to have some positive vibes thank you. I had to google the age difference between the late Barbara Windsor & her husband (the only couple randomly came up with when trying to think of older woman & their husbands) whilst lying in bed this morning, relieved to read she was 55 & him 28 when they married.
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lovelyluvvy · 24/03/2022 20:16

Aw, good for you, why not, YOLO!

halfsiesonapotnoodle · 24/03/2022 21:34

Op. Google Sam Taylor Johnson and also Tamsin Outhwaite's choice of men. They know what they're about! Smile

Blossomtoes · 24/03/2022 21:37

A friend of mine had this dilemma. My advice was to go for it and enjoy it for as long as it lasted. That was 16 years ago and they’re just celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary. They’re so much in love it brings a lump to your throat.

Lou98 · 24/03/2022 21:43

I'm glad you went for it and enjoyed it OP, no harm having some fun!

Fwiw - my Gran met her Partner in a pub when she was 50 (my Grandad had passed away a few years previously) and he was 25, just turning 26.
They were together for 24 years until she died a few months ago.

They both had so much in common and it was clear they loved each other, they had a great relationship

CheapFoodShits · 25/03/2022 07:56

I couldn't do it. The thought of being with someone who I'm old enough to be the mother of makes me feel icky.