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Age when dating

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NothingButANumber · 17/09/2026 19:02

When it comes to dating do you prefer to date someone older or younger (or same age) I’ve always preferred older men but I’ve noticed a lot of women prefer younger men? But recently someone told me they prefer younger men as they have less problems 😂

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Userengage · 17/09/2026 20:45

Younger. Older men in my experience are grumpy buggers.

1983Louise · 17/09/2026 20:50

I'm 63 and if dating I would put 53-65, I find men get grumpier as they get older 🙈😁

Okokokokoh · 17/09/2026 20:55

Same sort of age as me preferably

ThatAquaRobin · 17/09/2026 20:55

Upto 2 or 3 years older, my age or younger. I'm 50, so probably a man aged 43-53. I'm in a LTR now though.
I'd have no interest whatsoever in a much older man. Just ewww.

Tsubasa1 · 17/09/2026 21:00

Same age or younger

MissCalamity · 17/09/2026 21:10

My partner is 11 years older than me, so if I was to find myself single and was looking for another relationship, I would definitely go either same age or younger (not much younger though, maximum 6/7 years!)

MidnightMeltdown · 17/09/2026 21:16

Would consider someone within 5 years of my age, either way, but the less of a gap the better imo.

Nrbyvegetation · 18/09/2026 05:18

Everyone should have a fling with a toyboy at some point - tremendous fun!

NothingButANumber · 18/09/2026 07:23

Nrbyvegetation · 18/09/2026 05:18

Everyone should have a fling with a toyboy at some point - tremendous fun!

A the thought of that does nothing for me 😂

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Nrbyvegetation · 19/09/2026 19:49

NothingButANumber · 18/09/2026 07:23

A the thought of that does nothing for me 😂

You might feel differently when you get to 45 or so...

NothingButANumber · 19/09/2026 22:06

Maybe but I’m not far off but young men just have never appealed to me! 🫣

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