Would you date older or younger?

[Cadanance00]

Would you date someone older or younger than you and what do you think is an acceptable difference? (Assuming straight people)

[kevenity]

regardless of sexuality, age difference is unimportant. maturity i think is more significant for dating so adults aren't a problem. granted a 13 year old and lets say a 21 y/o is creepy but if it's a few years, it's not a big deal imo. I'd date someone younger or older depending on how i feel and the circumstances.

[Phosphene]

I would date older guys, but not younger. My parents are almost 10 years apart. I wouldn't date someone that much older though... maybe 5 years apart at the most.

[Melodic]

I would date older guys/girls (3-4 years max). I probably wouldn't date a younger guy/girl because of maturity reasons but you never know.

[ethan-s]

I would. But only like a year older but more like three if younger.

[Just JT]

My boyfriends is almost 2 years older than me. I think I identify with him more than other kids my age. I've been with others older, and I'm ok with that also, as creepy as that sounds. Not grandpas but some guys idk, I think I get along with them better when a bit older. So maybe 10 years I'd be cool with

[ClaraWho]

I'm of the opinion those under 16 aren't mature enough to be dating anyone, but at most 15, with 2/3 years older/younger (but not younger than 15) being the limits. I don't want to mother no childish boy!

~ Clara

[Valentine_]

I have dated younger before and would date older but wouldn't if the age difference is too big. Later it will probably matter less.

[mattsmith48]

im already dating someone older im 18 my gf is 21

[rioo]

I have no problem dating younger or older, I think the pressure is usually coming from public or family. But sure I have limit.

[Hollywood]

I would probably date someone as much as 10 years older. So, 31. Fuck I'm old.

I can't really go much younger though without it being illegal.

[Devinsoccer]

Would you date someone older or younger than you and what do you think is an acceptable difference? (Assuming straight people)

I'd go one a date with someone who is 2 years older, and 5 year younger than I am.

[Cadanance00]

I'm of the opinion those under 16 aren't mature enough to be dating anyone, but at most 15, with 2/3 years older/younger (but not younger than 15) being the limits. I don't want to mother no childish boy!

~ Clara

Honi soit qui mal y pense, Clara.

I dated when I was 13. We went to the zoo, held hands, sat on a bench and ate snow cones. Mom dropped us off at a movie. Those are dates, too. To me that's perfectly normal and healthy (except in some countries with a screw loose about sex such as China where women who have sex before marriage have been termed 'degenerate' by the party. Notice those are all very male dominated societies.)

[ClaraWho]

Honi soit qui mal y pense, Clara.

I dated when I was 13. We went to the zoo, held hands, sat on a bench and ate snow cones. Mom dropped us off at a movie. Those are dates, too. To me that's perfectly normal and healthy (except in some countries with a screw loose about sex such as China where women who have sex before marriage have been termed 'degenerate' by the party. Notice those are all very male dominated societies.)

Given that you've got the wrong end of so many sticks you could build an upside down forest...

Reread my post leaving out anything remotely sexual, as that was never implied and came entirely from your mind. My point still stands.

Honi soit qui mal y pense, Caen. Honi soit qui mal y pense.

~ Clara

[Flapjack]

Older:)

[ceto2]

I'm dating someone who is older then me but age is just a number As long as u trust each other n love too that the main point. I'm asking Hermes what do you say on this as I think we think alike what is nice to meet someone on here who thinks like me as a friend.

[lyhom]

eh I would be fine with anything two years old or younger at most for now.

[Tesserax]

up to -2 if they're mature, and +4 if they're willing. I honestly wouldn't mind dating somebody older, it would mean I can trust them more to be more loyal/honest/mature about it, but not too much older because that kind of shows the need for attention and validation, which indicates personal problems. Too much older means like +15 years for example, when you're basically an entire generation apart or even if there's a whole phase of life between me right now and the person. Like really, it gets a bit weird.

Regarding the younger ones, it can be alright if they're mature. I guess the main thing I look for in that is somebody to mentor and love and to care for. It's a kind of a fatherly thing if they're young enough, but not in a pedophilic way, rather in more of a position of wisdom and mentoring kind of manner. The ones the same age as you though are probably the best suited. Roughly the same maturity, same level of education and experience, and it's also kind of more socially acceptable (especially if you're younger).

[Lukas1999]

I am going to meet a girl in my summer vocation. It starts in two weeks. Im am 16 years old at the moment and she is 13. I don't know her birthday but I could ask her when I chat with her next time.

I would have no problems with dating a girl that is older than me but I don't know such a girl.

[Barbara.]

Maybe at a older age i might date someone older. Right now im happy being single.

[jamie_n5]

Yes I would do that but not more than like 5 years older and 2 years younger.

[Dalcourt]

I would not date someone much younger than me...only one max two years...this will probably change once I'm older cuz then those younger than me would be more mature and not just kids.
I have no problem dating older...really have a thing for older guys.
Basically I'd say if I like someone age doesn't matter...

[Typhlosion]

My gf is only half an year younger than me, pretty equal :p

I'd go for 18-21 there are still significant maturity differences. between years.

[City Kid]

My current boyfriend's almost 3 years older than me and I think we make a really good match, but at my current age I wouldn't (hypothetically) date someone older than him. Nor would I date someone more than a year younger, but that's just because a year can make such a HUGE difference when you're as young as me. Generally I really don't have a problem with age differences. For example, with 23 I could see myself in a relationship with someone who's anywhere between 20 and 30 years old, maybe even younger or older if we click.

[KingWavy]

I'd date older and younger as long as we are on the same page then it should be fine

[SethfromMI]

it depended on the age difference. being 18 now, I wouldn't date someone younger than 18. as far as the exact age difference, I think it would depend more on if I liked the person and they liked me. if we wanted to make it work and we were happy, that is what counts

[DoodleSnap]

I would date people older than me, but not anyone more than a year younger, right now. As I grow older, I think that this will change.

[sunnieseason]

I would totally date older guys. As it is, I have an insatiable crush on a much older man. It's pretty scandalous!

I'm very intelligent, and I feel like he's the only person who treats me like I'm intelligent. It's a turn on for me that he and I can have such in depth conversations about mature topics like philosophy and stuff.

[bandofbros20]

I'm 17 and I'm the right if the part where I can't go really younger or older. Older is illegal and younger is creepy. But I would say older because they would probably be more mature and expirenced rather than younger with less expirence and maturity

[rokyrok1]

If she is a little younger or older is good to me, but more than 3 years is not acceptable to me. But I'am happy to be single now.

[Jay21]

My max would probably be about 2-3 years in either direction, perhaps as I get older that would increase but for now it is 2-3.

[Miss Ophelia]

I have gone out with a girl 3 years older than I am.

[Photochick]

I would totally date older guys. As it is, I have an insatiable crush on a much older man. It's pretty scandalous!

I'm very intelligent, and I feel like he's the only person who treats me like I'm intelligent. It's a turn on for me that he and I can have such in depth conversations about mature topics like philosophy and stuff.
I agree, I don't know anyone older and I am not dating but I do , I guess, have fantasies about being with an older guy, like in his 30's I just think they are more hot than boys.
I know it's totally wrong but I still like to think about it. Boys are awkward and weird with dating and sex stuff and I;m to young to be "in love"
I guess I just want to play now if I could and a older guy seems like it would be easier without drama.

[indoxyl]

when I was 16 I thought it was weird to be dating someone more than two years older

Now that I'm 21 im dating men that are almost twice my age and I've never been happier.

[Flapjack]

The girl I like is a few months younger but otherwise older.

[Alex1s]

I'm 17 and my boyfriend is currently still 14 but he's honestly the best boyfriend I've ever had. Age differences are a big deal in high school but when you're grown what's a few years difference.

[deepthroat_tacos]

How much older is this guy? I had the same experience a while ago. Physical and emotional maturity is a huge turn on.

[TheLivingLie]

I think when your in school, it's kinda weird but as u start to finish school I think people relax more about it

[sunnieseason]

The guy I crush on is 38. He's mature but he doesn't come across as like an old man. Lately he's been teaching me how to cook, so I find it really hot that he's a jack of all trades and can literally have a conversation about anything. Boys at school can't hold conversations like this, so I don't find myself getting intellectually stimulated the same way that I do with my crush.

[drhalsey1]

I'd date older or younger within reason, probably not more than 5 years for older and a couple years younger

[indoxyl]

Depends on the ages.

If it's a 13 year older, I think no more than two years difference.

If it's someone 18+ than any age difference is acceptable imo

I know people who are 45 that are dating 19 years olds

me, im 21 and my bf is 37

[everlong]

I'm 15, I'd probably be willing to date anyone aged 14-17. I wouldn't use this rule very strictly, though.

[pageninetynine]

Would you date someone older or younger than you and what do you think is an acceptable difference? (Assuming straight people)
(Not straight, but whatever...)
I would date someone 1-2 years younger than me or 1-2 year olds than me. When I turn 16 only a year older, because I'm not dating an 18 year old as a minor.

[Flapjack]

(Not straight, but whatever...)
I would date someone 1-2 years younger than me or 1-2 year olds than me. When I turn 16 only a year older, because I'm not dating an 18 year old as a minor.
Oh gosh yeah the legal age in the US is 18 right?

[pageninetynine]

Oh gosh yeah the legal age in the US is 18 right?

Yeah.

[Flapjack]

Yeah.
It's 16 here xD

[indoxyl]

Oh gosh yeah the legal age in the US is 18 right?

depends on the state someone is in

[Tim987]

Would you date someone older or younger than you and what do you think is an acceptable difference? (Assuming straight people)

Well im dating a 13 year old and im 15 but that's not a massive diffrence but the older you get the less the age gap matters i know a couple thats happly 30 years apart. It may sound weird to us but its natural to them

[SooperDooper]

I'm currently dating a 26 year old (I'm 18). Our relationship isn't really any different then what Ive had with guys the same age as me.

[Cadanance00]

I'm currently dating a 26 year old (I'm 18). Our relationship isn't really any different then what Ive had with guys the same age as me.

I'd say you're both old enough that it doesn't make any difference.

[Jontxu]

I would, but not more than 2 years apart (at least right now).

[shy_indian_chick]

The guy I crush on is 38. He's mature but he doesn't come across as like an old man. Lately he's been teaching me how to cook, so I find it really hot that he's a jack of all trades and can literally have a conversation about anything. Boys at school can't hold conversations like this, so I don't find myself getting intellectually stimulated the same way that I do with my crush.

I very much see the appeal of this and would love to meet an older guy! sadly, most teenage boys are just not intellectually stimulating at all, though I have hope that'll change when I get to college.

[yeehaw]

I don't really see the appeal in dating a younger guy, but that's just preference I guess. Regardless, being 15 currently I would only go 17/18 max.

[SkyClad33605]

Regardless of sexuality I agree with what has been said before.

Maturity matters to me more than age.

Withing reason.

[Barbara.]

Most likely 1 or 2 years older if mature.

[darla]

Either is fine

[look]

The guy I crush on is 38. He's mature but he doesn't come across as like an old man. Lately he's been teaching me how to cook, so I find it really hot that he's a jack of all trades and can literally have a conversation about anything. Boys at school can't hold conversations like this, so I don't find myself getting intellectually stimulated the same way that I do with my crush.

i just noticed this post, so forgive me for taking so long to reply...
who we care about should be our own business,
but society is all about controlling others, so for the next 3 years,
please be careful. When you are 18, it will be nobody's business to
interfere, and you can do what you want, and others can agree or disagree.
It is good to find a positive relationship in a world with many negative ones.
Just please be careful, for now. Peace.

[Zachary G]

I have dated older, once by at least 9 yrs my senior. Dating younger, I have just started dating someone a year and half my junior.

[ImCoolBeans]

I have dated people both older and younger than me. The youngest I've ever dated/been with was a year and a half younger than me (I was 20 he was 18). When I was 19 I also dated an 18 year old briefly. I've never dated anyone more than a year older than me.

[Apollo.]

Currently with an 18 year old, I've just turned 22. He's very mature to be honest and about to turn 19. I still get a bit of a hard time from my mates for it though��. I'd never go younger than 18 now though, we're quite settled so I can't see it ever happening either.

[Uber]

Around your age I'd say a good rule is around 18 months either side, but a year 10 and year 8 might be pushing it. Personally I don't use age to determine compatibility, but when we're younger small gaps are amplified. Just make sure they have maturity, and understand the weight of their actions.

[Theekshana]

I would totally date older guys. As it is, I have an insatiable crush on a much older man. It's pretty scandalous!

I'm very intelligent, and I feel like he's the only person who treats me like I'm intelligent. It's a turn on for me that he and I can have such in depth conversations about mature topics like philosophy and stuff.


i could relate to this a bit.

[Falcons_11]

I'm not dating yet. But, if I were dating I would prefer to date someone my age or younger than me.

[Muddy Sneakers]

Now, I would date only someone my age plus or minus a year or so. A lot more depends on personality. But it also depends on your age. So someone 16 wouldn't want to date someone 14, but someone 26 would date someone 24. I think once you get past about 20 it probably makes less of a difference.

[Seraph]

I have a girlfriend who is 6 months older than me, and another girl who loves me is 19. I am 16.

Any girl I date must be older than me. No younger girls, I am against it.

[YRhayle]

Currently with an 18 year old, I've just turned 22. He's very mature to be honest and about to turn 19. I still get a bit of a hard time from my mates for it though��. I'd never go younger than 18 now though, we're quite settled so I can't see it ever happening either.

I personally prefer someone older than me. Not sure but I just like the feeling of having someone who has been around for longer than I have and would be able to lead me.

[Svetlana2000]

i prefer older guys. from my experience boys my age are like 3 years behind. my last ex is 21 (im 16).

[karenessi]

I'm not in a relationship but I would date older guys. I had 2 boyfriends who were 3 and 2 years respectively older than me.

[ceto2]

would be good if more people would say if they would date older or younger but i know someone who is dating my friend who is younger then him.

[eric2001]

Probably not somebody older but a year younger would be okay for me.

[bigwolf2]

I would date someone some years older or younger than me.

[biancas]

my bf is 4 grades elder than me but it doesnt matter cos everyone treats me like a baby anyway.

[DimkaD]

my bf is 4 grades elder than me but it doesnt matter cos everyone treats me like a baby anyway.Something makes me think that you will break with him soon.

[City Kid]

would be good if more people would say if they would date older or younger but i know someone who is dating my friend who is younger then him.

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