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Younger man

54 replies

missipp · 12/10/2023 18:32

I am late 38, female, single, no kids, got my own place, good job etc.
Met a guy at a bar last week and we really hit it off. Great conversation, he's funny, seemed mature and extremely attractive..!
We exchanged numbers and have been chatting but he's only 26!!! 😫
I'm so torn. I know it's not going to be a serious relationship or anything like that, but I like him and I'm tempted to meet and have a good time.
Would you do it?

OP posts:
BIWI · 12/10/2023 18:33

Yes! You don't have to think about marrying him for now - just go and have fun.

cherry2727 · 12/10/2023 18:35

I'd have some fun and see how it goes!

DramaAlpaca · 12/10/2023 18:46

In your situation, yes!

naughtybutnicee · 12/10/2023 18:52

Go for it

Original poster
missipp · 12/10/2023 19:26

Thank you guys! I do want to but the older woman in me says 'leave those youngsters alone' 😆

OP posts:
Lostsoul2023 · 12/10/2023 20:30

Go for it, have the time of your life 😂
some of those fabulous young men really know how to treat a woman. Best of luck

SpongeBobJudgeyPants · 12/10/2023 20:32

It would be rude not to Grin

Original poster
missipp · 12/10/2023 21:32

Lol, I'm feeling better about it now!
Nothing holding me back really!

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Stichintime · 12/10/2023 21:35

Wouldn't bother me, just enjoy. I did feel a bit disgusted when a 30 year old tried to come on to me recently, but thats because he was the same age as my daughter!

QueenBitch666 · 12/10/2023 22:17

Go for it! I certainly would Grin

DrFosterWentToGloucester23 · 12/10/2023 22:21

Definitely go for it and report back details later. Have fun!

BronnauMawrion · 12/10/2023 22:23

Do it!!!! And then tell us all about it!
<shamelessly living vicariously through a stranger on the internet>

Onthemaintrunkline · 12/10/2023 22:26

At 26 his reality is not yours. But, hey you’re both adults.

TheFormidableMrsC · 12/10/2023 22:26

Oh God go for it! I had a 6 year long amazing FWB relationship with a guy 10 years younger than me. It was just FUN. Even if that's all you get out of it, then just enjoy it.

Tutufruiti29 · 12/10/2023 22:29

I’m 42 and my boyfriend is 31, been going out 3 years….go for it!

lorrainlorr · 12/10/2023 22:31

Nearly 40 and mid 20s just no! It's distasteful and I'd say the same about a man nearly 40.

Loubelle70 · 12/10/2023 22:52

I was with someone 14 years older than me...then one 11 years older.
I think if theyre young enough to be your kid its a no...but if not , yes

UtterlyButterly2048 · 13/10/2023 05:44

No one would bat an eyelid at a 26 yr old woman with a 38 yr old man! So yes, go for it, why not? You are both adults, see where it goes.

Sunflowergirl1 · 13/10/2023 06:01

Whey.....yes go for it as long as you are clear (as you sound to be) that it is for. Be prepared for bowed leg syndrome though

StarlightLady · 13/10/2023 07:14

You have answered your own question by saying “l know it’s not going to be a serious relationship”, so yes, yes, yes. I would do him, l mean it 😂.

l’m in my 40s and have done similar. Just go in with your eyes wide open and keep them open.

BIWI · 13/10/2023 08:53

Why on earth would an adult, consensual relationship be 'distasteful' @lorrainlorr?

MsRosley · 13/10/2023 08:58

UtterlyButterly2048 · 13/10/2023 05:44

No one would bat an eyelid at a 26 yr old woman with a 38 yr old man! So yes, go for it, why not? You are both adults, see where it goes.

This.

Mabelface · 13/10/2023 09:54

When I was mid 40s, I had 2 dalliances with the same man who was 26 and 27 at the times. It was fun. Go for it!

lorrainlorr · 13/10/2023 11:16

BIWI · 13/10/2023 08:53

Why on earth would an adult, consensual relationship be 'distasteful' @lorrainlorr?

Do you struggle with comprehension generally @BIWI I've given my reasons in my post already.

Mid 20s with an almost 40 year old, male or female, is what my post said.

Hth

BIWI · 13/10/2023 11:25
Grin

Funny! @lorrainlorr

Nope. You've said you think it's distasteful, but you haven't said why you think that. i.e. what your reasons are for thinking that. Which is what I asked.