Does age really mattr?

[caspar44]

Hi all,

I’m Dave, I’m 37. From the uk. I’m an educated guy, with a good job, own house, car and dog. I have no children yet this is something I’ve always wanted. Came out of a relationship 6 months ago and now I feel ready to date again.

I’ve come on here for some advice and I suppose a bit of reassurance.

I sat thinking about online dating, will I struggle to meet someone due to my age? My ideal age would be 29-37. Maybe with a child but wants more or who has none but wants one maybe two?

Am I being silly worrying about my age and it being an issue?

what about your age? why is being 37 an issue?

i wouldn't bother with online dating. its a meat market

That’s what I’m on here asking? Would it put a potential match off?

I would say your age is fairly average for online dating. Have you tried it yet?

i don't understand what the problem is being 37?

as long as you approach consenting adults then age is irrelevant. if a potential match doesn't want a 37 year old they will tell you.

being 37 on its own is not an issue... why would it be?

Just don't put that guff on your profile - that you have your own house and car

Yes agree don't put you own a house and a car, it's off putting for some reason.

You'll be absolutely fine. Have fun and good luck!!

Age doesn't matter at all. I was 37 when I met DP, j have 3 kids and we met via a fb group for people with an interest in a certain car.
4 years later, he is the best step dad ever and we are/were due to get married June this year.

For some reason? It's reminiscent of "Solvent silver fox seeks busty 20-year-old for fun and maybe more."

If he is thinking age gaps and says he's 37, chances are he's 45+ IME.

Your age doesn't matter. The fact you only want to date younger women does. Do you think you'd have nothing in common with someone aged 38?

What are you talking about? Being 37 is a very average age for people on dating apps.
You'd put me off though by limiting your search to younger women. Why? 30-40 is more reasonable, 28-45 if you want a better chance of meeting someone

The man is wanting to have a couple of children . What's the reality of a woman 40 wanting to do that ?

Your age doesn't matter. The fact you only want to date younger women does. Do you think you'd have nothing in common with someone aged 38? If a man wants kids then dating a woman of 38 (and above) means this is unlikely to happen because either:

The woman already has her own kids and doesn’t want any more.

She considers 38 to be too old to try for a baby especially given they should really wait a couple of years by which time she’ll be 40.

Dave, I don't think your age is a problem, plenty of people marry later nowadays and have a child or children.

Online dating is quite the thing nowadays so why not give it a go. Be clear about what you want and what you have to offer (on paper, you sound quite a catch), above all be honest.

Good luck.

I don't think your age is a problem at all. If you are happy to date a women who already has kids then surely you can increase the age up to 40 though. However, your preferred age range is your choice and your business.
There is a dating thread on here so you should join that. I think there are men as well as women sharing their stories.
Just be prepared for online dating to be a minefield but that doesn't mean you won't meet anyone.

I think its perfectly reasonable for you to look for women a little younger as you would like children. I also think plenty of women would be pleased to meet a man who actually wanted that so long as a great relationship developed and they werent seen primarily as a baby machine. So no, 37 isnt a problem.

Corona is a much bigger barrier to your meeting anyone soon than your age.
After that, well just keep reading this forum and see how many women there are saying they are 35, just broken up and want to have children.

Own house, car, teeth and hair normally! As if that's what women want to hear!!!

Give it a go Dave ... I met my DH on Match ...We got married 3 weeks ago ! We'd both been married before and I was 49 when we met ... you're a spring chicken .. go for it ...keep it lighthearted .. you will kiss a few lady frogs no doubt before meeting Miss Right .. have fun !

37 is YOUNG.

All the time to find a wonderful life partner.
Your age range is great too.

Absolutely no problem at all.

Good luck and hope you find someone!

If you want a family quickly then dating a 29 yo might not be how you get there. If I were you I would filter women between 35-40.