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.

I wouldn't think it an issue for someone else my age to date a 27yo but it wouldn't be for me.

Thinking about it I’m 31 and wouldn’t date a 27 year old so each to their own!

Me and dp got together when he was 32 and I was 45. Been together for nearly 6 years now and if anything he's the mature one. 😂

My friend is 42 and has started a relationship with a guy who turned 30 last week. She seems to be enjoying herself, but whether it'll work long term is hard to see.

it wouldn’t work for me. I’m just over 40 and if I was on the dating scene I wouldn’t want to be with someone more than a couple of years younger than me to be honest. Probably more like to go for older.

Er, take him home op, age is but a number

35 would be the limit for me at 40.

I'm 40 and my partner of 10 years is 27.

He more than likely wants a shag, rather than a relationship

He may want several shags.

I know a couple who got together when she was 41 and he was 25. They have been together since 2002.

I think 30yrs and 17yrs is completely different and crosses in to grim territory.

I'm 41 and have a 25 year old son so it would be a no for me

I would be careful and mindful of financial imbalance if it turned into a relationship.

I'm with my partner 5 years now. We met when I was 40 and he was 27. Took me a few years to actually relax into the relationship and stop worrying about what people think. Just give it ago you never know like all relationships. We just clicked and 5 years on happy out.

4 years younger is my max

I'm not sure the half the age plus 7 thing actually works! What if you're 90, it's ok to go out with a 52 year old?

I'm 53, female, partner is 36, male, we've been together 12 years. No one bats an eye at us, go for it

OP, l’m pleased you have said you are going to go. I’m similar age to you and been with slightly younger when l got chatting to someone on a plane while on a work trip.

It wasn’t serious and it was fun. Maybe l taught him a couple of tricks along the way too.

I would only hesitate if you are looking for a partner for life. Otherwise go and enjoy. I’m jealous!

If you look amazing, go get all the 25 year olds - they love a hot older woman!!

It's just a date. Go and see what he's like.

My partner is 14 years younger than me. We get married in July . Never been loved like this . He's hard working and respects me for who I am . Do what makes you happy

I think the issue is if it became more serious would he want to have children? That would be the deal breaker for me.

I met dh when he was 22 and I was 32 (and divorced with one child). We both wanted children together - 11 years on with a son together (and now teenage dd) we are very happy. But if I was 40 + looking to start dating again I’d be worried about dating someone in their 20s - different life expectations etc.

God the attitudes on this are a disgrace

It's alright if it's a 40 yo man and a 27 yo woman I trust?

It's alright if it's a 40 yo man and a 27 yo woman I trust?

Well that's a s-t-r-e-t-c-h so you can play offended.

If it’s a 40 year old man and a 27 year old woman I think the same issues still stand BUT there aren’t the same problems about the 27 year old wanting children and the 40 year old being more biologically challenged when it comes to having them for a start...!

If its for a shag then fine but do be aware that there are probably a load of his friends saying WTF is he doing . That is that age group I'm afraid .