is it ok for a older woman to have a younger man?
466823
I think this.  Love is a beautiful thing and we are fortunate to find true love.  Unconditional love that lasts through all the trials of life.  It doesn't matter the years between the two as long as you two function well together and truely love each other.  Good luck, congratulations, and peace to you both.
189055
my husband is 8 yrs younger than me and we are happy...I hope we always are. Been married for 3 yrs now. He is my second husband. My first was right out of high school, had one kid and 11 yrs of marriage. If you ask me my first husband was immature, cruel and mean and he was 5 yrs older than me....I wouldnt trade my current husband for an older man or any man for that matter. Im 37 and he is 29 and i am so lucky to have that...i guess its different with everyone but just because they are younger doesnt mean they do drugs and alcohol;they can do that too if they are older...
971859
age is nothing but a number, only way its not ok is if it really bothers one of you two, no one else matters, i'm a 26yr old guy dating a 36 yr old woman and there is nothting wrong with it, nor is it wrong to be 26 dating a 19 year old
932454
There's nothing wrong with that! One of my friends is going out with a guy two years older than her-has been for 4 years now.\nGood luck :)
1027175
As long as both are consenting adults it's nobody's business but their own....   Age is only a number and state of mind-it's what's in the heart that counts...as long as u keep it real anything's possible
778200
Most men mature at a slower rate than women.  An old Italian system for the proper age of a couple is : the woman should be half the age of the man, plus seven years.  ie.) a 40 y.o. Man should date a 27 y.o. woman.  A 13 year difference in that case.  I say go for it.  The two of you have a good chance of being compatible.
24408
my babe is also older... but yes.. there was a reason... maybe not anymore..\n\nthe reason used to be stability... an older man usually meant more money, a house, furniture, a car... food for the baby... it's survival of the fitest... women have basically lacked a lot of basic rights since begining of time... we, here in our country "US"... only started allowing women to vote... there are still places where women cant drive or work... so, all a woman is left to do is marry and have babies... and lots of babies... so, to have lots of babies... a woman must start young... The sad part is... most men her age are just not equipped financially to care for her babies.... so, women are forced to marry older men socially...\n\nanyway... even with all our freedoms here... it still looked down upon when a woman dates a younger guy....sure...it's ok for a rich or famous woman to do so.. it's cool.... but you're average woman dating a younger guy.... ohhhhh... the things people say... a lot of it comes from women...how sad is that...\n\npeople are nasty...
1098201
It's appropriate for a man to be older because the man is usually seen as the dominant partner in a romantic relationship with a woman.  \n\nWhen the man is older than the woman, then this only confirms and re-enforces the cultural expectation that the man should be dominant.  \n\nBut when the man is younger, then you have a conflict of cultural expectations.   People expect the man to be dominant because he is the man.  But at the same time they expect the older person to be dominant because of her greater experience and knowledge about life.   \n\nIt's inappropriate for an older person to be subordinate to a younger one in family relationships.  And that's why it is seen as inappropriate for older women to date younger men.
237620
I am telling you this from experience and from my heart. Go with an older man. I am 34 and dating a man who is 20 years my senior. I have never been happier in my life than I am right now. The maturity factor trumps everthing else. They know how to treat a woman like a woman and not a girl. There is respect present in their personalities that isn't there in younger men. And the sex is incredible. Trust me, I wouldn't tell you this if it were not true. If you have your eye on an older man, go for it.
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.
653247
It means an older woman looking for a younger man.
421763
younger or older it doesn't matter it alll depends on the person. You can't let your two bad experiences ruin your whole perspection of younger men. Some are actual okay. I say you talk to that ice piece of eye candy and see how that goes. Remember Stella had to take a chance to get her groove back.
684272
Okay... it's only wrong depending on how low you go...(In Age). but I look for older men, because they are more mature and self sufficient. So no, its not wrong.
364335
If you like older men, that really isn't a problem.  The things that make a woman interesting to an older guy is no different than for a younger guy.\n\nThe best advice is, do not act your age.  If he is older he probably will not be interested in an immature, childish, kid.  He wants a woman, not someone he will have to baby.\n\nIf you are a minor, however, remember that your actions can irreversibly damage his life for the rest of his life, and only a foolish man is going to risk the potential disaster of a relationship with you.  Do you really want a fool for a boyfriend?  You can send him to prison on nothing more than your words alone, and that wouldn't be a very wise risk to take, would it?
111015
I am 32, husband is 31.\n\nI don't think the age difference is that drastic, having dated a 38 yr old at 19. \n\nI think a lot of older guys like younger women.  Why??? (boy am I going to catch flack for this, ready....?)\n\nBECAUSE THEY'RE NICE.  Women your age (37) have been married & divorced, probably a couple of times by now.  They are overall jaded and in survival mode.  They have kids, probably (which is not that big of a deal but has a lot to do with their priorities in finding another partner, which is as it should be.)  I am not saying all women are like this, but I bet more than a few are, and I bet you dated them too, right?\n\nAt 22, most women are still open to being hurt, and just don't have as much baggage.  I married first at that age & had my daughter- was divorced a couple of years later and was a little bitter & wary.  2 wacko heartbreaking guys later, and I just decided to let go & see.  Enter fabulous now husband.  It's all OK. \n\nI think if you love her, she loves you, and you treat each other with respect and want the same things...\n\nGO FOR IT HONEY!  \n\nAge isn't much when it comes to love.
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.
1082435
Women 35 to 45 are very sexy. They are experienced, and usually are a lot of fun to be with.  If they enjoy the younger women, I say go for it.