What's a good general dating age range?
By silvernutbar
@silvernutbar (904)
United States
October 12, 2007 1:16pm CST
I've heard the old saying 'Half your age plus seven years' very often, but i'm interested in others opinions. My mother and father were roughly thirty years apart.
So.. whatcha think. If you don't know a good formula, then from your own standpoint what's a proper age range for you, if you were/are single?
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@roniroxas (10560)
• Philippines
13 Oct 07
people tend to raise their eyebrows if they see young ladies has a older husband and older ladies with younger husband. so even if we dont mind some people are really nossy when it comes to matters like this. they raise eyebrows to when a white man is married to a darker colored rase,and sometimes when a hunk is married to a fat woman. well people tend to be cruel sometimes but what the heck go for it if you want someone regardless of age and size.
@roniroxas (10560)
• Philippines
14 Oct 07
precisely.... what does it has to do with them? that is what my mom always say "its a jungle out there," so you have to be prepare to dela with the outside world. its either you think of what people say or just simply dont care
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@silvernutbar (904)
• United States
13 Oct 07
Thanks for the input! Yeah, definitely more to it sometimes than just the age. A lot of people are critical of a couple simply because they choose to be critical. It's sad really. I mean.. what has their relationship to do with them personally?
@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
14 Oct 07
I am not into the age of people. As long as your date is 18 or older, go for it. A good date should depend on what you have in common and what you both like to do. And that has nothing to do with your age.If you can relate to a person who is older or younger than you and they can relate to you , that is what really matters.
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@silvernutbar (904)
• United States
14 Oct 07
Actuall that's more along the lines of what I think. As long as they're legal age of consent *though in the states where that's 16 it's pushing it slightly to me, but eh.* Go for it. Spending time with someone you like isn't anyone elses business anyway.
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@SpitFire179 (2536)
• Canada
12 Oct 07
My husband and i are 35 years apart and i see nothing wrong with it.
we fit together perfectly, we're very happy and never actually fight, we bicker sometimes, but what married couple doesn't?
we like the same things, have fun the same ways and are so close it's unbelievable, I've seen a lot of people having problems with age differences, and i really don't care, it's not like anyone has to live the life you chose, only you, so just go with what makes you happy, that's what i did.
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@silvernutbar (904)
• United States
12 Oct 07
Sage advice spitfire. You really lucked out though, to find someone of such a different age range so interested in the things you enjoy. :)
I sometimes have trouble just trying to make sense of people four or five years different than me. hehe
@silvernutbar (904)
• United States
13 Oct 07
Thanks for letting us know a bit about what ya think noriko. I agree age is a number. I just wish most people felt the same. Generally speaking if no one is hurting anyone then why be worried about it?
@betshopboy (619)
• Singapore
12 Oct 07
Interesting question. The answer (there's no right or wrong) varies from cultures to cultures and also depend on the society one comes from.
For example, in India, it is not surprising to see a girl getting married at age 16!
In Singapore (where I'm from), from age 12 - 20 is the time where people focus on their education. So most parents will frown upon their kids going for dating during this age.
Most people here do serious dating when they have completed their education and got into the workforce. I know this is pretty unconventional, but well, it's the Asian society norm.
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@silvernutbar (904)
• United States
13 Oct 07
Thanks for a little info about the asian persuasin. lol. Yeah things do vary by culture, and it's always interesting to find out how much.
@silvernutbar (904)
• United States
12 Oct 07
Growing up in the household I did. I tend to agree with yas. Still, some folks are sticklers for numbers!
@dedicated_28 (1383)
• United States
15 Oct 07
Hey Scottie. Age is just a number and has no reflection on a relationship. As long as you love each other and can find general interests and such in common then I say what the hell. However, I'm sorry but I can't seem to find anything in common with the younger boys. Have an awesome day=)
