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Would you date a 53 year old if you were 35?

186 replies

Clamchowder07 · 08/03/2022 21:35

Matched with someone on tinder. Have got on very well so far.. He was very upfront about his age.
I'm wondering if it's too much of a gap? Conversation has been good and free flowing. Are there more cons to pros with a significant age gap?

OP posts:
RandomMess · 08/03/2022 22:29

No because of the future issues that have already been mentioned.

Sex become hard work
Ending up their carer

Thewindwhispers · 08/03/2022 22:29

Nope.

Changemaname1 · 08/03/2022 22:30

No, iv had a relationship with this age gap and now look back and wonder what the hell I was thinking .

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Clamchowder07 · 08/03/2022 22:31

I think Pp has basically hit the nail on the head. There's probably so many other men out there in the age bracket I usually go for. Although he's pleasant and seemingly attractive in his photos, the age difference will definitely become apparent after the honey moon period has ended.. I think I could definitely foresee that.

OP posts:
seriousandloyal · 08/03/2022 22:31

Definitely not

Obira · 08/03/2022 22:31

He would have to be super hot for me to overlook that age gap. If he was Hugh Jackman then maybe. Otherwise it would be a no from me.

Infinitemoon · 08/03/2022 22:32

Grin I second Obira.

Hawkins001 · 08/03/2022 22:33

@Clamchowder07

Matched with someone on tinder. Have got on very well so far.. He was very upfront about his age. I'm wondering if it's too much of a gap? Conversation has been good and free flowing. Are there more cons to pros with a significant age gap?
In my past I've had some mature older ladies intrigued with me, all the best op
SwedishEdith · 08/03/2022 22:33

@Changemaname1

No, iv had a relationship with this age gap and now look back and wonder what the hell I was thinking .
Same. It's fine when the older one is still in 40s or 50s. After that, the gap really shows.
Feetupteashot · 08/03/2022 22:33

Nope

Appliancedesparation · 08/03/2022 22:33

No, definitely not of you're looking for long term, the differences will start to become apparent more as you age.

I wonder if he'd go on a date with a 71 year old great point!

Hawkins001 · 08/03/2022 22:34

@Clamchowder07

I think Pp has basically hit the nail on the head. There's probably so many other men out there in the age bracket I usually go for. Although he's pleasant and seemingly attractive in his photos, the age difference will definitely become apparent after the honey moon period has ended.. I think I could definitely foresee that.
Is it a causal arrangements, or a serious relationship that's being planned ?
AthenaPopodopolous · 08/03/2022 22:34

Don’t do it! Waste of time and they’re old AF.

AngelinaFibres · 08/03/2022 22:35

@Clamchowder07

I think it is future prospects that put me off. When I'm 53, he'll be approaching 70 odd, I just think of that and it makes me think twice.
By the time you are 65 and enjoying being an active and fun granny he will be a knackered 80 something who wants peace and quiet. You will be young enough to travel anywhere in the world without much of a problem ( health allowing). My mum is 82 and still healthy but getting travel insurance is proving very, very difficult and expensive.
Original poster
Clamchowder07 · 08/03/2022 22:35

@AthenaPopodopolous

Don’t do it! Waste of time and they’re old AF.
🤣🤣🤣
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Bromse · 08/03/2022 22:38

It depends what you want. A large age gap wouldn't bother me if I liked (and fancied) someone. If I was looking for someone with whom to set up home and have children, I'd think differently.

Nomorefuckstogive · 08/03/2022 22:40

Yes, if I really liked him IRL. Definitely worth a few dates to see if he’s good company and you’re attracted to him.

Neenawneenaw76 · 08/03/2022 22:41

No, he'll be retiring when you're in your prime, completely different life stages.

TheWestIsTheBest · 08/03/2022 22:42

Not a chance. I'm 52 and wouldn't be interested in a 35 year old, so as a 35 year old I certainly wouldn't be interested in a 52 year old.

Mossstitch · 08/03/2022 22:42

Definitely not, men get old faster than women and will restrict your life as they get older (voice of experience😳)

Andacherryonthetop · 08/03/2022 22:43

I’m 35 and my mum is 53 so no. I realise my mum had me young but still would feel too much of a gap

GlamGiraffe · 08/03/2022 22:45

DH and i have a 21 year age gap. We've been together for 21 years.
From my point of view the age really is irrelevant. If you find your perfect partner, i cant see why their age might be an issue any more than the colour of their eyes.

D0lphine · 08/03/2022 22:46

Personally I wouldn't.

I don't necessarily think 20 years makes much difference when you're 35 and 55, but when he is 70 and you're 50 the difference will be marked.

QueenCamilla · 08/03/2022 22:46

I am 35. My ex-husband is 54 now.

When I'm on Tinder these days my absolute limit is 41. And even then it would feel like I'm short-changing myself!

RaininSummer · 08/03/2022 22:47

Definitely not. I am in my 50s and I find most men of 55 seem quite old myself so at 35 it would be even worse.