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I think this is too much of an age gap for me

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Sh179 · 10/07/2023 21:14

I've known this man through friends for many years, but he asked me out a while ago. Initially I was unsure because I've always been happy when single and after last breakup I decided to remain so. We've had two dates. He's known my age for a while but never told me his and was a bit reluctant when I asked. So I'm 47 and he's almost 65. I was a bit shocked as I thought maybe 61 at most. To be honest, I don't think I want to be with someone that much older than me. Is this understandable?

OP posts:
theduchessofspork · 26/12/2023 13:34

Yes. The gap will get bigger as you age. It’s not a good idea.

Disturbia81 · 26/12/2023 13:34

Ladolcevita233 · 26/12/2023 09:56

And all the people who bang on about 'age doesn't matter' blah blah, fail to acknowledge that it is almost always older men with younger women, not the other way around. No way would most of these men date 15 years older than themselves...

Exactly.

Men are always taking advantage of women being too nice, and people pleasers like op says she is; to go after significantly younger women ... When they'd never consider older women.

Gross isn't it.

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