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Slept with a 23 year old

73 replies

despacito · 02/06/2017 12:47

I'm 32. Is that bad? He's a student, met in a pub. I've been separated for a year, he's the first one after.
He makes me happy though we've only seen eachother on five occasions and had sex for the first time a few days ago.
I can't stop thinking about him. But I'm telling myself what could a 23 year old possibly do for me at this point in my life Hmm

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Barbaro · 02/06/2017 14:26

Eh can't see the problem. A neighbour of ours is in her 50s I think and has a boyfriend in his late 20s/early 30s. She obviously has fun and he likes her who cares.

MaidenMotherCrone · 02/06/2017 14:32

Despacito Shock nooooooo!

I've just checked.... no it's not himGrin

heron98 · 02/06/2017 14:39

My DP is 26 and I am 36. We met 6 years ago (so at 30 and 20). I was a bit weirded out for the first few weeks but quickly got over it!

despacito · 02/06/2017 14:44

@MaidenMotherCrone phew!!!Grin

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2Pinkhydrangea · 02/06/2017 14:45

Cheryl, is that you? Wink

despacito · 02/06/2017 14:51

@2Pinkhydrangea no but tell her to give me tips

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HildaOg · 02/06/2017 14:52

He may be good for sex and an ego boost but he's very young and will be at a completely different stage in life, not to mention very immature. Men don't mature until they're much older, until they're in their thirties they're really just big kids.

despacito · 02/06/2017 14:54

@HildaOg
Good point!

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Crinkle77 · 02/06/2017 15:04

It's not bad. Just have fun and enjoy it.

OnionKnight · 02/06/2017 15:07

OK for right now but don't fall in love with him.

Why not? The age gap isn't that big.

BabychamSocialist · 02/06/2017 15:09

Just enjoy yourself. 23 isn't that young really.

SparklyUnicornPoo · 02/06/2017 15:09

But I'm telling myself what could a 23 year old possibly do for me at this point in my life Make you smile? 23 is an adult, 32 is not old, give it a chance and enjoy it!

ImaLannister · 02/06/2017 15:13

I was 32 when I met met my current fiancé he was 21 at the time. Nearly 4 years later we're engaged, trying for kids & bought a house together. I'm 11 years older than him. My best friend was 29, her boyfriend was 19 when they met. She is 10 years older than him. Who says you have to be with someone your own age?
It's fine! Enjoy it and try to stop thinking about the age difference all the time, because it really doesn't matter. And if your scared of what others will say....everyone told me it wouldn't last, that he is only after me for one thing, he will go find someone his own age once he's bored of me....oh really, then why is he still with me 4 years later Dahlings?! Grin

Italiangreyhound · 02/06/2017 15:14

despacito just enjoy all this fun and don't worry too much, unless you think you will get hurt.

9 years is not a huge amount.

Hdgshsksk · 02/06/2017 15:15

As a Mum of lads in their early twenties I'd think a 23 and 32 age gap a bit cringe but he is definitely an adult and if you are both happy then go for it. 🤷🏼‍♀️

BTW I'd say the same regardless of sex.

The80sweregreat · 02/06/2017 15:19

Age is but a number, he clearly fancies you too so why not ?
the naze is true, young girls are much more demanding, maybe he just prefers someone a little bit more mature who he can relate to?
i hope it works out for you.

IHaveBrilloHair · 02/06/2017 15:19

I'm 39, have been single for a long time and I'm considering having sex dating again and with this kind of age.
I'm looking for hot sex fun with a younger guy.
EnjoyGrin

LittleBeautyBelle · 02/06/2017 15:21

I don't think I'd do that but then I'm not in your shoes right now either. The age gap is not that awful. 9 years. When you're 39, he'll be 30...not terrible, not weird. Much worse age gaps out there and with much younger which really are weird. But that's not your situation. Don't feel guilty. Give yourself a break and enjoy this time! And you know what? You're 32. You're very young yourself, I don't think it's anything to feel bad about.

IHaveBrilloHair · 02/06/2017 15:24

2pinkhydrangea
GrinThat made me smile, as Harry is actually my biggest crush, I love fantasising about hot sex with him

LittleBeautyBelle · 02/06/2017 15:28

Actually, there's nothing wrong with having a long term relationship with him or marriage....you are both young! If he were a bit younger than he is, I'd think differently, but it looks like you found each other at the right time. I doubt anybody would even think to judge you on this, you probably look the same age anyway, the age gap is not that much.

BabychamSocialist · 02/06/2017 15:35

Ah Harry Styles. Yes, I am annoyingly quite attracted to him. His new album is fab too, which is just irritating.

nostrings1 · 02/06/2017 15:59

High five ;)

Don't fret about the age difference, I know loads of women who date younger men. Enjoy it!!

despacito · 02/06/2017 16:24

To be fair when I ask people to guess my age they guess between 24 and 28,
So I think we will be fine. He's texted me asking what I doing tonight...
Tempted to reply YOUGrin

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daydreamnation · 02/06/2017 16:44

hildahog not necessarily my now dh is maturer than many of my friends partners all of whom are 15+ years older than him! He is family oriented and hard working and even back when he was 25, had little interest in nights out etc
Age really is just a number!

Arealhumanbeing · 02/06/2017 16:46

Fill yer boots and worry about all of that another time.

Have a good weekend! Wink

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