Dating Up

25 replies · 13226 views · Started by C Nels · Sep 2007

C Nels

Keeping it simple... Ladies, do you find yourself dating up in age? Is there a minimum or "ceiling" for a guys age in order for you to date them?

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ThatClassyGirl216 · Sep 2007

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even though I'm not "DATING" anymore...I really didn't date anybody more than a year younger than me (and ONLY if they were REALLY mature!)... the oldest? Well since my parents are 7 years apart, 7 years older was my limit!!!!

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C Nels · Sep 2007

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Just an FYI... I was just browsing CNN.com and they have a "Quick Vote" poll going on right now "Is a 10-year age difference between partners OK?" Currently the poll stands at... Yes - 91% - 31133 No - 9% - 3205 Total Votes: 34338

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ThatClassyGirl216 · Sep 2007

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I mean is that really surprising though? Not really...it seems that us females tend to mature quicker than our male counterparts, so we don't want to date guys our age. And I know I don't want to put up with baby mama drama or other BS, so its of no surprise that my fiance is 4 years older than me...when I was dating though, the minimum ceiling age was like 23, 24 and at the time I was 20...I've only dated one guy my age and it was crazy...so I never did that again lol

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t2dakwont · Sep 2007

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either my age or older but not by more than about 3 years. ive found that younger guys are ok but if he's still in high school and ur in college then dont even bother...he wont understand where ur coming from at all

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evy08 · Sep 2007

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I'm still in high school and I "dated" a sophomore in college for a hot second. I don't think I'd go over 3 years however. When guys tend to have a bigger range in age difference, I seem to get that whole "I'm older, so it would behoove you to acknowledge this and take everything I say/do for what it is" Blink

. Maybe that's just my little experience, but I stop at 3 years. Once I'm older this will probably change though.

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Sister Tamara from Davenport, IA · Sep 2007

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C_Nels wrote:
Just an FYI... I was just browsing CNN.com and they have a "Quick Vote" poll going on right now "Is a 10-year age difference between partners OK?" Currently the poll stands at... Yes - 91% - 31133 No - 9% - 3205 Total Votes: 34338

PRAISE THE LORD!!! I don't think that ten years is a big difference depending on the individuals. Some people can handle a gap like that and some can't. When I was dating the youngest I dated was 4 years younger than me and the oldest was either 8 or 9 years older than me. I dated the younger one first and when that didn't work I tried someone older and guess what??? That didn't work either. They both acted the same, so you can't base everything on age!!!