Would you rather be with someone younger or older then you?

United States
March 1, 2008 2:07pm CST
I see a lot of different age groups these days. Really young girls with much older guys and vice versa. I was just curious to what you perfer in a guy/girl? Would you rather them your age, way younger then you, or way older then you? What are your experiences? For me, my daughters father is 23 years older then me. I sometimes feel he acts more like my father then a boyfriend. I would perfer someone a little more my age. But then again I wouldnt. I also feel that I tend to attract older men for whatever reason. Even men online that know nothing of her father and whatnot.
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17 responses
@kalav56 (11464)
• India
2 Mar 08
I get along better with persons younger than me in general. But when it is online chat, age has not mattered in Mylot.com.It is a mere expreassion and sharing of ideas and thoughts. However, when at home I love to interact with the young friends of my son and love to joke and share their laughter. Generally I feel young when i relate to these youngsters and have a good wavelength. I have of course a few friends of my age too -they are mostly old schoolmates and classmates.
@kalav56 (11464)
• India
2 Mar 08
There is only a four year gap between my husband and me. My sisterinlaw is of the same age as me, and I get along with her.
• United States
3 Mar 08
Well I get along with everyone of different ages. I have friends exactly my age, I have friends in their teens and In their 40s. The meaning of the question was pertaining to dating in general, being with someone, marriage etc.
@shaggin (71678)
• United States
1 Mar 08
I like older men I think there is just something sexy about older guys even when they're appearnce isnt sexy! Young guys are sexier appearance wise but they are more immature and older guys are already set in there ways so you know what you are getting into. If they are slobs thats probably how they are going to stay. I think older guys are less likely to cheat as they are going to be pretty into a young girl as it is so why look to someone else.
• United States
3 Mar 08
I agree older guys are less likely to cheat and they are a little more mature. And they arnt into the partying stage so much either.
• Pakistan
14 Mar 08
yes it is the case every where but i think we have to live in our age group and so we can live and enjoy more as compare toi live with different life groups. thanks for starting a nmice discussion and it is nice .
@SHAMRACK (8576)
• India
3 Mar 08
Guess who is someone I like - You are right that is it
Hi,I would like to be friends with girls who are older than me and also those whose ages are one or two years younger than me. For male friends age is no barrier. Another main aspect is that age is no barrier for to be with someone as long as how long we get together or go together well. Consistency and likeness of being with each other in my case is important age is not a barrier for me. But from my present experiences I hope more of my own age group goes well with me.
@Gesusdid (1676)
• United States
3 Mar 08
id rather have an older woman , not THAT old tho like 60 years etc dont get me wrong some hot cougars are out there and ive seen a few but reall more like a 2 to 5 year difference ..a girl younger than me like if she just graduated HS it would be kinda of a bore to me
@lishiwei (1550)
• China
14 Mar 08
I have a lot of girl friend,but they are all older than me.So just treat tham like my sister.If I really want to find lover I think I would find the one who is younger than me.
@smints8985 (1594)
• United States
2 Mar 08
This discussion actually made me realize that my attraction for men who are to the maximum 20 years older than I am would seem like really big gap when I am around 40, then he'll be 60. I really don't mind as much but if I really think of it, like once the relationship progresses and when things start to get not so fun anymore, and when he starts getting all insecure and fatherly-like rather than hubby like then that will be a problem. So I am thinking that 10 to 15 years would be best. I would still want to be with someone older, ideally 6 years older minimum and maybe around 15 years older maximum.
@catjane (1036)
• United States
2 Mar 08
My husband is 9 years younger than me and it's cool. We both love all the same things and are very compatible. Sometimes I joke about when he was 9 I was 18, etc. and a few times people have asked if he was my son, which was shocking since I hardly look like I'm 70 or 80! It's just that at 50 he still looks 30! Darn him lol. He dyes his hair and mustach so you can't see the grey. I'm 60 but look alot younger so it annoys me when people think he is my son.
• India
2 Mar 08
it would depend on the person rather than age.........if there is love age would hardly matter
@mrsjbelle (1640)
• United States
2 Mar 08
I prefer older. 23 years is quite a bit though! It may work for ya'll or you may find you dont have much in common. My man is 10 years and we get along well most of the time.
@AVFC91 (24)
2 Mar 08
Right now it doesnt matter to me if a woman is older or younger, as long as there isnt too much difference. ATM, I'd only go a couple of years either way. But in a few years I'd be more open.
@gemini_rose (16264)
2 Mar 08
Its true that older men are more mature, but I wouldnt want a man so mature that he acted like my dad! It would drive me nuts and I dont think I would last 5 minutes. my husband is 5 years younger than me and its ok we get on really good he isnt too immature at all. 23 years is a big gap but if you are truly in love then you would overcome the feeling that he is too old so maybe it is time to think about whether he is what you truly want.
• Philippines
2 Mar 08
For me, it would not matter, as long as we get along fine I do not see any problem with it.
2 Mar 08
Hi..In my experience I have come across guys who are younger than me but share similiar interests and out look in life, equally I've come across some older guys who also share a modern view of life. I'd suggest you forget about age and concentrate on their intrinsic values. Age is a man made thing which is a red herring to finding your ideal match. I hope this helps.
@plumwish07 (4057)
• Indonesia
2 Mar 08
in my opinion age its not the important thinng in a relationship. as long as we are feel comfortable to be with and share our happiness or even our sadness with, itwould be enoough. but the most important thing in relationship, its all about feelin secure and comfortable
@ayou82 (3450)
• Philippines
2 Mar 08
I rather be with someone who is older than me at least I get to understand and they are mature enough to handle the relationship. And one thing about being with someone who is older they understand you so well and they can be young at the same time.
@nomoso (650)
• India
2 Mar 08
i like to be with a gal younger than me or same as my age..that will be pretty easy for me as well for the gal yo move on easily wit each other...but its the situation which makes you mingle and if the situation does it with older one i am sure anyone will love it..