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Age difference

17 replies

Ju2166 · 18/07/2019 09:36

Been asked out by a guy 18 years younger than me 😱 really dont know what to do. Tbh I look younger than I am and it wouldn't look like I'm out with my son lol. I'm struggling to get my head around it because previous partner was 12 years older than me. Help!

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hellsbellsmelons · 18/07/2019 09:45

Young enough to be my son.!!???
Hell no! And Yeuk, And ick!
But each to their own.
If it's just for a bit of dating and fun then why not?
If he wants a long term prospect, do you both want the same things out of life?

But..... just enjoy it for what it is for now.

MikeUniformMike · 18/07/2019 09:49

If you are 60 and he's 42 then yes. If you're 36 no.

Sunshineandflipflops · 18/07/2019 09:53

I wouldn't personally as I can't imagine what we'd have in common and there would be no long term prospects.

NiLunNiLautre · 18/07/2019 10:15

Do you actually like him and want to go out with him, though? You haven’t said.

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Ju2166 · 18/07/2019 10:20

I'm 53 and yes he is gorgeous. I wouldn't think twice if it was the other way round

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Chocolate123 · 18/07/2019 10:56

Go for it and enjoy. I dated a guy 15 years younger than me and it was great. I knew it hadn't any long term prospects and wasn't looking for any. Smile

Proteinshakesandovieshat · 18/07/2019 11:01

Are you looking for something long term?

Have all his relationships been with women much older?

BlackBirdInMyGarden · 18/07/2019 11:06

How did you meet him? Was it via OLD?

newmomof1 · 18/07/2019 11:14

Why not just go for it! He's asked you out on a date, not for your hand in marriage.

It could be fun - worst case you have a nice dinner.
Best case - it could lead to something more!

Original poster
Ju2166 · 18/07/2019 11:35

Known him a while, not through OND, get on really well. I think I'll just stop stressing and enjoy lol. Thanks for the nice comments 😁

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DestinyHope · 18/07/2019 13:09

Go for it! You're both adults. Why should anyone care or be offended by it?!

QueenOfTheCroneAge · 18/07/2019 13:12

Glad you're going OP! have fun! Grin

NiceLegsShameAboutTheFace · 18/07/2019 13:35

If you are 60 and he's 42 then yes. If you're 36 no.

Have to disagree. As I've done many times before on this subject. And incurred the wrath of MN but hey .... I haven't changed my view.

If he's 18 or over, he's an adult and is, or should be, free to make a choice. As are you.

If you like him, then go right ahead. I shall keep my pretty little nose out of your business.

Hope it goes well Smile

NiceLegsShameAboutTheFace · 18/07/2019 13:37

I wouldn't personally as I can't imagine what we'd have in common and there would be no long term prospects.

That may be the case; however it's somewhat of a generalisation. In any event, we're not all looking for something long term Blush

thisnamechanger · 18/07/2019 13:38

I'm 31 and DP is 50 - we're super happy Grin

TeaForTheWin · 18/07/2019 13:40

If you just want a bit of fun, a fling you know...why not?! But probably not going to work as anything more.

mrsb345 · 18/07/2019 13:42

At the end of the day, it's your happiness and your life. Live your life for you. And if people don't like it, well chuck them in the f*ck it bucket and enjoy yourself 😃😁 my sister is 24 and her partner is 46 and they are genuinely so happy together.

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