For example, I still rock 'n roll; I still party 'n play; i still flirt; I still perform.  I am an established lawyer but really don't act the part out of court.  My taste in women stopped maturing at the early thirties but I really prefer women in their twenties.  Is a 30 year age difference too big?  I'm really looking for answers from women in their early twenties to early thirties.
210505
Well i suppose it is natural to be attracted to these women especially when you say that you are still young and outgoing, regardless of your age. However do not expect too many invitations, unless it is for your money. I am 31, the only way i would be with a man that much older is if he was really rich and i was desperate, or maybe i fell completely inlove. I think your chances are slim. It is not abnormal but a hard call.
31998
seems like it's a fantasy u have. if u are looking for love i c no harm being with a woman 35-40. they are mature, knows what they want.
621196
No.  The difference between 17 and 23 is too great.  Those are some really important years.  Can't you find someone your own age?
121992
No i think that is perfectly fine!!! Well i would think that when me and my better half got together i was 20 and he was 29, 3 years later and we have a awsome strong relationship, i was ready for something serious to plant my feet into and so was he, we had alot of things in common, i mean yes there are times when i think wow hes really been around alot more then i have and i can feel a little bit intimidated, but in the long run im thankfull he has those experiances to help guide our steps, I think he has come to believe that im never going to be perfect, even though i really try to do everything well, im not completely at his level on thinking, he has more life lessons to reflect on, but i dont think its a problem when we both discuss everything and keep the lines of communication open, just like any other relationship, my best friend is in the same boat, her husband is 10 years older then her and oddly enough shes the more responcible one, i dont see why any one would think its wrong, now if you were 25 and she was 15 there might be a huge responce to you sick mo fo lol but i dont think there is anything wrong with you liking her, ask her out, she might be into older guys, and with good reason, guys that are 20-24 are enough to make you want to puke, they only want one thing, they havnt figured out yet theres more to life then a nice set of boobs lol they dont know how to deal with money worth a crap, they only look out for themselfs, where older guys have alot more figured out, theres so many more perks to dating a older guy i could go on forever, more or less your more established at 30... id say go for it :) you have nothing to lose
239185
Depends on how much you really like her.  If you do then I would maybe try holding off for awhile ( it's just sex - you can take care of it most of the time on your own if you had to )  If you aren't willing to give up sex for awhile then move on and find yourself another 40 year old that looks 25 .. or even better find yourself a real 25 year old .. they're in their Prime !
540819
Oh god. It won't stop till you girls turn 25-30.\n\nMaturity!
172600
Well women do mature faster, so that may be the issue! I think by the time you reach your 20s, he may change his tune, he will be a bit older.....and a bit more mature!
122640
20 is still young. Give it time before making such a serious commitment to someone. Some day you don't want to be in divorce court by acting so fast. If it is love it will with stand time...Nicky
176725
What age feels comfortable? I think intellectual capacity should be what we focus on more than age, that being the case, it still feels weird to have a 7th grader hitting on you lol. I'm 20 as well so I know what you mean. I think as long as you're on the same mental page, it's ok, but 84 is maybe pushing it...
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Even though you think they are grown women because they are in their early 20's isn't entirely true. They might carry that age but not the maturity. I would keep distance from them if you don't like their actions. Also if you want to be mature about it, ask them instead of defiling them on yahoo answers.
313783
I am 25 and I have dated up to 20 yrs older than me if the person fits with what I like.
596931
I'm turning 41 in a few days, and if I was interested in a woman in her 20's and she was interested in me, then more power to us.  11 years is nothing in the big scheme of things.  Don't worry about what your friends say.  Listen to your heart!
589329
I was 46 when I divorced.  The first woman I dated was just being grateful for my helping her get a job.  She was 30.  I found a vast cultural gulf between us and we were unable to bridge it.  For example, the most significant even in my life was the U.S. war in Vietnam.  She was nearly as far removed from Vietnam as I was from WWII.   The war, and the war protests, were significant in forming many of my lasting attitudes about all sorts of subjects but that influence was foreign to her.  So, it is not the age difference, but the cultural difference that killed our relationship.  Little things like whether a man would wear a ball cap while sitting at a restaurant table.  Many men of my age find that incredibly rude while younger men do not.  Some feel those type of things can be overcome.  Perhaps so.  Good luck
481067
If you are 30 and she is 5, then you've got some serious hard time ahead of you.\n\nBut, if she's 20 and your 45, then "you the man!"
122082
According to her stiffing you on the date, and her reaction to asking about it, I say it's a no-win situation.  It could definitely happen with someone half your age, but I don't see it happening any time soon.  Girls at 18 are still just girls, regardless of how grown they think they are.  Younger guys are more apt to deal with this sort of behavior, because it's a younger people-type problem.  \nI won't shame you for going after a young woman, as you seem to at least have your head on straight, which I have come to find is STILL somewhat rare in men, even up to age 60 (I could be wrong, but you made it sound good)!  But I think you'd be better off to deal with someone closer to your age, even mid-twenties.  Why?  I'm 24, and I'm gaining a preference for men in their mid-thirties, though I do find people who impress me at younger ages, and older men who still disgust me with their antics.  \nI think it's probably best that you let her deal with her peer pressure and peer group mingling, and move on to greener pastures, lest you drive yourself crazy and find out I was right several months later  ;-)\n\nGood luck to you  :-)
137000
I myself am not inclined to date a guy more then a year or two younger then me. The stereotype says that young men are immature and while it does have it's truth I think it's more about life experience and I couldn't handle a guy that not on my level. I am not saying relationships with large age gaps don't work, just that I would pass on that scene. On the flip side women are sometimes attracted to older men, again that whole stereotype that older men are more mature. For one that's not always true and in most cases older guys looking for younger women are just using them for sex and half of those guys are still married. I guess what I am trying to say is they have to much baggage. They have been screwed over by too many other women generally and so again not that those relationships don't work out but I have no intention on venturing there either.
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Thank you "Lady Wyn"...very good answer...I am 42 and my girlfirend just turned 21 and It has nothing at all to do with her age on why we are going out....its all about liking the same stuff....we love the same music, the same books, the same tv shows, the same places to eat....we both love to play pool and love the beach...and in general just enjoy each others company. I have dated women from 18-50 and had a great time with all of them and I don't keep looking for one certian age group....its whoever appeals to me and who I also appeal to...so stop being so shallow!