Acceptable age range of dating

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This is a personal preference of course, barring all things legal. I'm 35 and this year went out a 25 year old. I also have dated a 50 year old. I guess what I am saying, age doesn't really bother me, but it may other people.

What are other peoples opinion on this matter?
 
I used to not date anyone more/less than 5 years older/younger. While I am generally more attracted to older men, I finally realized that if it was okay for guys 10-15 years older than me to ask me out, it was okay for me to date guys younger than me, as long as they and my son are okay with it. A precious friend married a lady who was 15-20 years younger and they are very happy, so who am I to resist possibilities. :)

I think all too often we're afraid what OTHER people who don't know anything about us or our circumstances will say; but, as christians, we should be used to that and let it pass. :)

P.S. - beautiful avatar!
 
In my opinion age is only a number, the spirit does not age. Although I have heard from guys that fifteen will get you twenty. Of course I don't think adult men should be seeing girls under 18. I have found that in my case I am usually physically attracted to women my age, but I am attracted to the personalities and inward beauty of older women (30-40).
 
Yep, I think we're all going to go on the assumption that we are talking about dating people of legal age. :)
 
There are creepers on this site that I am sure would assume otherwise unfortunately.
 
I've dated several guys 3 or so years younger than me... I ended up breaking it off because of how immature they were. The oldest guy I've dated was 10 years older than me. Still then... he was immature haha! I really don't see a problem with dating an older or younger guy. I, personally, have a cap at age. 12 years is the limit for me. I don't see myself dating someone who is an entire generation older than me... I'm 23, he's 43. He could be as old as my dad! Plus, I would feel out of the loop talking to him since he has so much more experience. Younger guys I tend to stay away from just because they are so immature and haven't really grown up and learned things. But if if he was 2 years or so younger I probably would consider dating him.
 
It's best to ask any potential romantic interests for their papers right away.
 
If I have to put papers down, they're way too young. I prefer them to be pottytrained already. :)
 
Jullianna said:
If I have to put papers down, they're way too young. I prefer them to be pottytrained already. :)
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Well, that counts me out.

Also...I feel the need to insert the obligatory reference to Seoulsearch attracting octogenarians....
 
And I know it's off topic, but I couldn't resist this one :D
 

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Personally, for me, I'm not comfortable dating someone whose more than 3 or 4 years younger, simply because I've student taught kids who were about 5 to 6 years younger than me. Yes, this is a hangup, I know. But it does make me feel a little weird about dating someone who I could have potentially taught.
 
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Personally, for me, I'm not comfortable dating someone whose more than 3 or 4 years younger, simply because I've student taught kids who were about 5 to 6 years younger than me. Yes, this is a hangup, I know. But it does make me feel a little weird about dating someone who I could have potentially taught.
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I can see this as being a hang up. I don't know if it would affect me personally or not, but I can see it being a potential mind block.
 
I am 32 and I feel that I it is most likely that I will never agree to or feel comfortable dating a man more than 8-10 years older than me or 3-4 years younger than me. Ideally, I want someone between 30-35.

I cannot recall any sriptures to back up this life choice, but I am sure, many find it difficult to date certain persons, because their church family, blood family, or friends do not agree with it. So, in reality, that is God saying, sorry, you may be allowed to do what you want, when love really is there between the couple, but the opinions, thoughts, and faith of others is going to stop it from happening.

Reality of living in a sinful, fallen world, I guess?
 
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