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Anyone have experience of having a fling with a MUCH younger guy?

159 replies

aeroplaneoverthesea · 25/05/2025 11:03

So I decided to change the age settings on Hinge and got messaged by a guy who’s a lot younger than me. I’ll be honest, he’s 21 and I’m 49. I’m not looking for anything serious and neither is he. We find each other very attractive and have really hit it off. Should I go there??? Have you been there???

OP posts:
Spamtomatoes · 25/05/2025 15:09

When Younger men have contacted me and I ask them why they are interested in me given my age, their replies make it clear they have fetishized older women. I don’t want to be someone’s fetish thanks.

And my body is just not that of a 21 year old. Despite me being slim and in good shape.

i don’t want to be a funny story a 21 year old mates either.

Larna4t · 25/05/2025 15:09

PorgyandBess · 25/05/2025 14:57

He’s weird, you’re weird.

What in the world has messed up this 21 year old SO much that he wants to fuck someone his mum’s age?

And as the older woman? Have a word with yourself.

Why it only weird when a woman does it. Thats misogynistic.

Men in their forties date 20 somethings. No one cares.

AzureShark · 25/05/2025 15:13

Larna4t · 25/05/2025 15:09

Why it only weird when a woman does it. Thats misogynistic.

Men in their forties date 20 somethings. No one cares.

Says who?

Dh is 42. If we split and he rocked up with a 20 year old girlfriend I'd think he was a dirty old pervert and I'd be disgusted.

8isgreat · 25/05/2025 15:14

It makes me feel sick 🤢 at the thought to be honest.

Larna4t · 25/05/2025 15:17

AzureShark · 25/05/2025 15:13

Says who?

Dh is 42. If we split and he rocked up with a 20 year old girlfriend I'd think he was a dirty old pervert and I'd be disgusted.

I dont get that. Why would you be disgusted . Theyre both adults.

I never understand why some people think that women or men, in their twenties, are children.

My manager at work is 26!

I was working and living far away from home when i was 22

ella455 · 25/05/2025 15:20

aeroplaneoverthesea · 25/05/2025 12:01

He has a job in which he’s being trained up, and he’s in the process of buying his own place. Also, he doesn’t use text speak and can actually spell and use punctuation 😂. We have some interests in common and he flirts better than any man my own age! He doesn’t come across as I would imagine a typical 21 year old might.

Go for it ! I am 49 and you have my full support lol. Please let us know how it goes :)

Growsomeballswoman · 25/05/2025 15:22

Disgusting 🤢

TwistedWonder · 25/05/2025 15:22

Larna4t · 25/05/2025 15:09

Why it only weird when a woman does it. Thats misogynistic.

Men in their forties date 20 somethings. No one cares.

If a 49 year old man came on here and said he wanted sex with a 21 year old woman, he’d be absolutely ripped to pieces and called a dirty old man.

There’s no misogyny, in fact I’d say women get an easier ride on here.

Larna4t · 25/05/2025 15:26

TwistedWonder · 25/05/2025 15:22

If a 49 year old man came on here and said he wanted sex with a 21 year old woman, he’d be absolutely ripped to pieces and called a dirty old man.

There’s no misogyny, in fact I’d say women get an easier ride on here.

No he wouldnt. I certainly wouldnt care what a 49 year old man does with another consenting adult.

Can you explain what you find disgusting about it?

There have always been age gap relationships because it would be very limiting to only date someone the exact same age as yourself

BalladOfBarryAndFreda · 25/05/2025 15:27

No, it's creepy.

Larna4t · 25/05/2025 15:28

Brigitte macron is 25 years older than her husband and they have a very happy marriage. I would never let age limit me.

Im having the best time with younger men

cremebruleee · 25/05/2025 15:29

I also find it creepy and gross. Just as I do when it’s a man with a much younger woman. Just think what you were up to 21 years ago, when he was fresh out the womb and still wearing nappies. You’ll likely find you have nothing in common with a boy this young when you actually meet up.

TimeForTeaAndToast · 25/05/2025 15:32

Larna4t · 25/05/2025 15:28

Brigitte macron is 25 years older than her husband and they have a very happy marriage. I would never let age limit me.

Im having the best time with younger men

Brigitte Macron was a 40 year old teacher sniffing around her 15 year old student. I don't think she's a great example.

They deny they had sex then, but his parents sent him to a different school to keep her away from him. Teachers go to jail for grooming/having sex with their students.

Larna4t · 25/05/2025 15:33

I believe op asked for comments from people who have had experience with muchyounger guys.

She didnt ask for judgement from people who have never done it

Looking at this thread, are we in the 1950s?

TwistedWonder · 25/05/2025 15:33

Larna4t · 25/05/2025 15:26

No he wouldnt. I certainly wouldnt care what a 49 year old man does with another consenting adult.

Can you explain what you find disgusting about it?

There have always been age gap relationships because it would be very limiting to only date someone the exact same age as yourself

Edited

There's been numerous threads and posts criticising older men with very young g women - so no it’s not misogynistic at all.

Personally I find the thought of shagging someone my son’s age grim as fuck - if you don’t then that’s your call but I don’t have to justify my revulsion to a random online.

Larna4t · 25/05/2025 15:34

TimeForTeaAndToast · 25/05/2025 15:32

Brigitte Macron was a 40 year old teacher sniffing around her 15 year old student. I don't think she's a great example.

They deny they had sex then, but his parents sent him to a different school to keep her away from him. Teachers go to jail for grooming/having sex with their students.

Edited

She didnt get with him until he was over 18 though.

And they are clearly in love as they are still together many many years later

cremebruleee · 25/05/2025 15:35

Larna4t · 25/05/2025 15:09

Why it only weird when a woman does it. Thats misogynistic.

Men in their forties date 20 somethings. No one cares.

Oh don’t be daft! Most people absolutely do care and are very very vocal about creepy pervy men dating much younger women!

Larna4t · 25/05/2025 15:36

aeroplaneoverthesea · 25/05/2025 11:03

So I decided to change the age settings on Hinge and got messaged by a guy who’s a lot younger than me. I’ll be honest, he’s 21 and I’m 49. I’m not looking for anything serious and neither is he. We find each other very attractive and have really hit it off. Should I go there??? Have you been there???

To get back to the OP. I say go there. Dating younger men has been a great experience in my life. Im 41. Im going out with a 26 year old next week.

Buxusmortus · 25/05/2025 15:36

You're a dirty old woman.

Icanttakethisanymore · 25/05/2025 15:37

I haven’t but I don’t think there’s anything wrong with two consenting adults of any age getting together so go for it if you fancy it.

cremebruleee · 25/05/2025 15:37

Larna4t · 25/05/2025 15:28

Brigitte macron is 25 years older than her husband and they have a very happy marriage. I would never let age limit me.

Im having the best time with younger men

Bridgette Macron is a predator who met her husband when he was 15! This isn’t the flex you think it is.

Larna4t · 25/05/2025 15:37

cremebruleee · 25/05/2025 15:35

Oh don’t be daft! Most people absolutely do care and are very very vocal about creepy pervy men dating much younger women!

No they arent. Theres loads of age gap relationships in my town. No one gives a shit.

My neighbours are one such couple. He is 42 and she is 27

Larna4t · 25/05/2025 15:38

cremebruleee · 25/05/2025 15:37

Bridgette Macron is a predator who met her husband when he was 15! This isn’t the flex you think it is.

MET. She wasnt with him when he was 15.

And they are married now for a long time

aeroplaneoverthesea · 25/05/2025 15:38

Well this has certainly divided a lot of people 😂

OP posts:
cremebruleee · 25/05/2025 15:39

Larna4t · 25/05/2025 15:37

No they arent. Theres loads of age gap relationships in my town. No one gives a shit.

My neighbours are one such couple. He is 42 and she is 27

You just live under a rock then.