what should be the age spread for an older man dating a younger woman?
102529
I believe age has no difference when it comes to loving someone. If you're married and have no intention to part with your present wife, don't make any promises to that girl which you can't keep. If you're single and this romance might develop into something else, do go ahead and don't let this chance pass by you. I have a son with a man who's 20 years older than me. He was lying to me about being divorced and we spend 2 years living together as man and wife. When I had a baby, I found out he was married and had a wife in another country. We're no longer together, but I tell you age has nothing to do with this. I love every moment we spent together except for his lies that screwed up my whole life. Don't do this to the girl you liked, but definitely enjoy every moment of this feeling if it's rightfully yours regardless of the age difference. Good luck! Nika
333381
Its not at all about the age. Its all about compatiability. You guys should be on the same wavelength and you should have trust. being able to communicate properly is also one of the major criteria.\nAge difference does not matter.
575395
as long as she doesn't think you're too old, then no.  When my husband and I met, I was 18 and he was almost 27.  At the time I was impressed with how much more mature he was than the guys my own age.
726273
It depends on the age difference and your maturity level. If you can handle whatever may come along with being involved with an older man and the baggage then do what makes you  happy.
435565
Yes its OK providing you are over the age of consent. There is nothing wrong with relationships between older men and younger women providing that both are old enough to consent to what they are doing. \n\nYou are probably not old enough to consent to a relationship so it cause problems. I would leave it until you are both old enough to enter a relationship legally. You or he may have found someone else and have moved on by then. If not, you might want to see how you feel about each other then.\n\nMy brother married a girl who was 13 years younger than him and they have three kids.\n\nBest wishes to you for the future.
522823
No, you should be with someone closer to your age.  I know the difference in years doesn't sound like that many but at this age when you are growing and changing so fast, it really is.
211779
# 1 show her you are mature for your age, an older woman  might indeed be interested in a younger guy if he seems mature enough, #2 most women are impressed with romantic gestures, flowers etc... and genuine flattery/ compliments .. key word is genuine !show her that you  are on her intellectual level, and share some of her interests/ hobbies etc..try being friends with her first and feel out weather she would be interested in a date... even a casual one to start with..   and move in from there, good luck !
559821
I guess that really depends on what kind of relationship you are looking for. Quite honestly, if I am looking at buying my first house when she's checking up on her social security benefits, or for quality nursing homes.. the age gap is too big.\n\nOtherwise, it's not at all bad to date a woman who's older than you. Your personalities and interests should play a bigger part than age alone. Though, the age factor can SOMETIMES be a deterant but only you can really decide if/how much that bugs you.
1123741
I think that so long as it doesn't bother either of you - go for it. When I was 18 I dated a guy who was 40 - there's nothing wrong with it so long as you have things in common and you don't let the age different impact the relationship.
750543
A 2-year difference is no big deal....look at it down the road...your 36 and he is 34...not a big deal at all.  If your attracted to him, go for it and see how it works out...guys that are 18 are usually flattered when an older woman (yeah...I know 20 is not old) expresses an interest in them. .
526706
Well, it depends. Are you a man or a woman? \n\nThe age, the man should be older, by one day or a few years, it doesn't matter. He should be no more the 120% of the woman's age.\n\nCourtship: 18 months.  \n\nYes, it's nice to be friends too. That way you'll actually like each other once the sexual passion wears off.\n\nI would not recommend that the woman have a higher level of education than the man. Equal is fine.
411198
I think that this would depend on not how old or young someone is but how old they act. You could be a man dating a younger woman and the man could just be a young at heart fun loving adventurous person, like the younger girl.  It also really depends if you are both at the same maturity level.
27973
my husband is 5 years younger than me. and we get along just fine. if you feel you have the capacity to be with an older woman go ahead that means you may be really mature
673353
Nothing is wrong with it as long as it is consentual and a relationship based on respect and affection.  When I was 18 I dated a 44 year old guy, we stayed together for 3 years and we're still great friends.  \n\nHowever I've also known older men that prey on younger women and men because they are less experianced, and use them for sex, like that they can easily control them, or fetishize them to a startling extreme.  That is not cool to me because it lacks the fundamental respect for their partner.\n\nIt doesn't matter if your bf is 18 or 85, you should both be treating each other as equals with respect and no exploitation.  That advice goes to couples who are the same age too.
231159
age doesn't really matter. it depends on when you met, how long you've known each other and all that. it's different for everyone.
777105
Kinda have to laugh at that one. I don't even think of late 20's as a age difference. I'm 36, recently dated a 28 yr old. We would occasionally laugh and he'd call me a cradle robber, and i'd call him a silly boy, but it's all in play. As long as you are emotionally responsible, then the conversation should flow naturally. (I'm into 80's music and star wars~~ yes geeky, I know, but typical of the ladies my age....).... Try starting with stuff like that.
452700
I dated and married a 24 year old when I was 18. Go for it!