Younger date

[Yummymum48]

Hi, I'm a mum got 1 DB nearly 18. Okay, might as well be honest, I love young lads preferably very early 20's, get on with them very well.
I met a lovely fella after been single for a while, all boxes ticked except he not much older than DB and I don't think DB is going to appreciate this.
Anybody else in a similar situation?

Is 'DB' your son or your brother? Assuming he's your son what is it he doesn't like about you dating much younger men do you think? Have you had some bad experiences? Has he?

Are you 48, as your name suggests?
If you are... well... you know, if you randomly meet someone 27 years your junior and hit it off then it wouldn't suit me but I guess it happens.
But honestly, if you only ever find yourself fancying boys not long out of their teens, then I think you should think about talking to a counsellor because I think you have issues.
And whilst your own son shouldn't dictate your relationships, honestly if my mum was 48 and constantly dating lads my age, I'd be really embarrassed.

Just as seedy as a bloke that age chasing women in their early 20s, IMHO.

What is it about younger men you find so attractive? Is it you find them carefree and more fun? More attractive physically?

DB? I don't see any relevance of having a younger brother, it's none of his business.

Dating someone is their very early 20s grosses me out tbh, and I'm only 30(ish)! They're only just not a teenager at that age. I'm not surprised DB would not approve. But each to their own, it's your business, not his or anyone else's. Not sure why you're so concerned about his opinion, especially as this isn't a new thing for you - it seems to be your normal 'type'.

I think DB is either a typo or OP means "darling boy", give the context of the sentence.

Brother, son, it's still gross to only be interested in youngsters.

Too young. I cant imagine what his mum would think

I'm 36 and I'm seeing a 25 year old. No-one I know has an issue with it and why would they? Although my DS is only 10!

Most of the guys I've seen casually have been in their 20s. They're more energetic and less grumpy than older guys, less cynical. And older men just can't keep up with me in bed tbh

I should add, the 25 yo I'm seeing now is very much a man! He looks and acts and lot older, nothing remotely teenage about him. He was one of those that could grow a full beard by year 10! And he's the youngest I've been with. We have a great time together and it really works for us. It won't last as we're at different life stages but we're happy for now

What does your DS usually say about you dating younger guys?

I don't think being able to grow a beard is good sign of emotional and financial maturity.

IMHO anyone under 30 should be shot if they grow a beard. Andthose over 30 too.

Is your 'db' your son or your brother? To be honest, I wouldn't have been happy if one of my parents had a relationship with someone so young when I was 18.

Yeah I wouldn't do that. All sounds very sleazy. Same with opposite genders. You like 'young lads'

Do people still use the word fella?

It's very 1970's Jackie magazine.

Haha, hereandtherex he doesn't have a beard! Just one of those early developers that the other boys get to buy the booze! I wouldn't be interested in a man that looked like a boy and I don't think a 25 year old is too young.

36 to 25 = not old enough to be your child.

48 (?) to 21 ("very early 20s") = mother / son ages.

I don't think it compares.
JaceyBee, in 10 years time do you think you'll be after someone 4 younger than your current boyfriend?

It's completely weird shagging someone practically the same age as your son.

And I'd say the same if the op was a man.

I'd do whatever makes you happy. If it's right for you for now then why not?

Cabrinha - no probably not. If I decide I want to settle down and commit to someone properly again it will be with someone closer to my own age I would imagine.