At 40, what age is the youngest you would date?

[Mydogatemypurse]

Long story short. I've been asked out for a drink by someone who I know briefly via work. (Not the same job, we just cross over).
He looks about 35 and acts it. Very professional. I've been texting and he told me he is 27. I dont know what to do.
He knows my age and states it doesnt bother him.

thats ok i think . as long as he acts well it won't matter

go for it

For a casual date, 27 would still feel young to me whereas 35 would feel on a par. However, the important thing is how you feel about it - remember most casual dates don’t go anywhere so if you are looking at a few fun dates, then I wouldn’t even question it.

He more than likely wants a shag, rather than a relationship. I would be concerned about heartbreak.

Do you want to go ?
If so go , if not , don't go .

If it becomes clear ( as @PicsInRed ) just ditch .

Maybe would of stretched to 30, but that's just me. I'd say it depends what you both want out of it and if you're thinking long term or a bit of fun

Divide your age by two, then add 7. That's the creep barrier.

The rule is half you age plus 7, so you're good to go. Ha ha

I''m 37 and my partner is 27. We've been together for 5 (blissful) years and currently expecting a baby in July.

For 27 he is insanely mature and intelligent, switched on and wise, I feel he is a very rare exception and I probably wouldn't date or be attracted to a typical 20+ year old.

If he's an exception then go for it, you'll know by the end of the date if it's worth continuing.

Its only a date, he hasn't proposed. Just go and enjoy yourself.

My ex was 7 years younger than me, but I couldn't have been with anyone younger than that. As an individual he was emotionally immature, but this didn't come out at first. I know not all younger men are like that, but personally I'd never date anyone younger than myself again. Also, I have an adult DS and I categorically couldn't date anyone in his age group. Just ewww.

I'm with someone in my own age bracket now, just a few years older.

35+ for me if I was 40

I'm 43 and wouldn't date younger than late 50s. However a friend is in her 50s and been dating a thirtysomething for a couple of years very happily. Each to their own.

I'd have said 30. It's not too far off!

No one would bat an eyelid at a 40 year old man dating a 27 yo woman

As long as they were over about 25 I'd be open to the idea but I wouldn't expect anything major to come of it - just a bit of fun

I really wouldn’t want to date a late twenties man at he 40 to be honest. 35+ would be my absolute limit but I’d prefer 40+.. but each to their own.

Depends what I was looking for and therefore what his circumstances were. If I was actively looking for a long term relationship then I’d want someone to be at the same stage as me in terms of career, income, property ownership, life plans etc - because he can “act” 35 all he likes but if he wasn’t my equal I’d not be interested because I couldn’t take him seriously. Same as for any age.

That said, it’s a drink, you’ve nothing to lose by dating and seeing what happens.

Ah sod it I'm going to go.its something fun to do. I'm not looking to get married.
I suppose I need to chat to him in person to judge really.
Ergh. Nervous now ha

I'm 55 and my partner is 33, been together three years. He's very rational, practical and sensible and sees nothing wrong with me being older.

I have to admit at first it did concern me but he doesn't want children and we get on so well age has ceased to be a factor in our relationship. I would say in fact that he is more mature than me. I do make a lot of effect to look good with gym, eating well etc but I think I would do this regardless. He loves me scruffy in leggings and no make up and doesn't expect this of me, so it's purely my own vanity.

You have nothing to lose so go for it - the stigma that used to be attached to an older woman/younger man is no longer there.

Wow that sounds great. Sounds like a brilliant relationship.
Yes I think I'm a bit worried about stigma but I suppose it doesnt matter.

For casual dating, go for it.

Be very careful though not to get too involved as you may be at very different life stages.

I’m not attracted to younger men, I prefer older men. I’m not 40 yet though so if I was I wouldn’t really go any younger. That’s just me though.

For a long term relationship not a chance I want a partner who'll help me find my reading glasses as often as I search for his. For a bit of fun wouldn't bother me at all.

27 😱😱😱. No chance 😅😅

Not unless you are Madonna or someone similar.

I've a 27 year old son and the thought of him dating a 40 year old is cringey

Half your age +7.