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Age gaps

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Roxyrahoo · 03/07/2023 16:44

Obviously this is very individual based but what do most people class as a big age gap for dating/relationships?

Speaking as someone early 40s I wouldn't want to be with someone who was old enough to be my child or parents.

I generally prefer other millennials.

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Palmfrond · 03/07/2023 16:53

If the younger partner is late 20s or older I say have at it, with all the usual caveats, of course.

BoredWithLife · 03/07/2023 17:01

Standard creepiness rule: you (or they) can date half your age + 7

Addicted2LoveIsland · 03/07/2023 17:24

BoredWithLife · 03/07/2023 17:01

Standard creepiness rule: you (or they) can date half your age + 7

Creepiness rule has me howling

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Roxyrahoo · 03/07/2023 17:57

@BoredWithLife By that logic I could date a 27 year old then being 41 🤣

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BoredWithLife · 03/07/2023 19:42

Roxyrahoo · 03/07/2023 17:57

@BoredWithLife By that logic I could date a 27 year old then being 41 🤣

And good luck to you if you do! :D

EarthSight · 03/07/2023 22:29

Other millennials? I think you'd only be going for younger men.

You're Gen X, not Millennial.

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Roxyrahoo · 03/07/2023 22:49

@EarthSight I think I know whether I'm a millennial or not. I was born in 1982 so I'm a millennial.

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Roxyrahoo · 03/07/2023 22:51

@BoredWithLife Well they look better than men my age lol Alot of the over 39 are old farts.

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