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Is he too young?? Cougar Town

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ToCougarOrNotToCougar · 27/08/2017 15:49

A few weeks ago on a night out I got chatting to this handsome lad and we got on really well. Nothing happened but the next day he added me on Facebook, where I see he's only 24! I'm 33 Blush we've been chatting and he's now asked me out? Is he ridiculously too young?? My ex is 20 years older Grin

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fannycraddock72 · 27/08/2017 15:51

Fill yer boots! Go for it

TheMasterNotMargarita · 27/08/2017 15:51

The 'rule' is half your age plus 7.
But seriously, it depends on the person. And you won't know until you get to know him.

GreyOwls · 27/08/2017 16:53

Depends. I had a relationship with soneone 13 years my junior. He was amazing. Go for it! You'll never know unless you try.

Aquamarine1029 · 27/08/2017 17:02

Of course he's not too young. His age is irrelevant, it's what kind of man he is that matters. Some 50 year old men are nothing more than a pathetic man-child. My husband is 12 years younger than I am and we met when he was 24. He's the best man I've ever known. We've been together for 8 years and married for 6. Go for it!

misszp · 27/08/2017 17:36

I dated a guy 7 years younger (I'm nearly 30).... he was more mature than most guys 10 years his senior, genuine AND he was great fun. We are still close friends! :)

I think upbringing and life experience (which can come at any age) help make the man....go for it!!!

misszp · 27/08/2017 17:37

Ps.... one of my closest friends is with someone 7 years her junior.... together 6 years, happily married for over 3 and one darling DS!

PiratePanda · 27/08/2017 17:38

I am pretty sure a 23-year-old made a pass at me at couple of months ago, though I was so taken aback because I am 43 that I could scarcely credit it...

definitely old enough to be his mum!

RidingRossPoldark · 27/08/2017 17:57

Not too young-go for it!!!

TrailingWife · 27/08/2017 18:10

He is 24, so fully an adult. Go enjoy yourself!

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ToCougarOrNotToCougar · 27/08/2017 18:49

Thank you all! Going for a drink can't hurt Grin

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TheNaze73 · 27/08/2017 19:59

Go for it. Live for today & don't get blinded by the long term

JoJoSM2 · 27/08/2017 20:07

I think that's quite an age gap. It kind of depends on what you're after - if it's marriage and children, then he might not be ready for that yet.

isthismummy · 27/08/2017 20:25

My DH is sixteen years younger than me op. I am very very happy with him.

That's not even that big an age gap. Go for itSmile

crispiecrunchie · 27/08/2017 20:53

Dp was 27 when we met. I was 37. Seven years on, two kids and we are really happy. Don't think twice 😁

ghanchi · 27/08/2017 22:58

Age is just a number

Pantryboy · 27/08/2017 23:09

nah get on with it love it's only 8/9 yrs

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