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[tankgirl]

I've always dated younger guys, just because the older ones I've met can't keep up with me. The age difference was never an issue. I would not be adverse to dating one my age or older if he was active and liked doing cool things, but so far I haven't met him.

[Diverbrian]

This is an issue near and dear to my heart. I dated a woman for three and a half years. She was fourteen years my senior. It was to the point where people that didn't know we were "involved" thought that we were mother and son near the end as we didn't show much affection in public by then.

My priorities when I met her (I was twenty-eight) were to cover myself with a rock and watch the world go by, so her lifestyle of working hard, but living in a cocoon was fine by me. I eventually got the urge to move and my biological clock started telling me that I didn't want to be on social security raising children later. She loves animals, but can't stand children. We broke up and it was an extremely bitter break-up at the time.

At that point, my priorities totally shifted and I took up diving. The rest... well... you read my posts. I have been involved with a couple of ladies closer to my own age in the short term, but it hasn't worked out.

I blame the break-up and rotten relationship with the "older woman" on the fact that we were at different stages in life. It was poor judgement on the part of both parties. You probably won't see me date that much outside my age group again. But, the fact exists that I am more attracted to women in their late twenties to mid-forties and my range extends more towards the older end than the younger. But, whatever lady winds up with me will find out one thing. "Older ladies" are VERY effective teachers for some things.

[Laura]

Kim,

Personally, demographics mean very little to me. if I like someone and they like me, differences in things like age, race, religion, politics etc don't really bother me.

My biggest requirement is that the person treats himself and others with kindness and respect. I do not like a lot of "drama" in a relationship. If the person is not kind-hearted, that's a dealbreaker for me.

Other than that, as long as they have a pulse...the rest is negoitiable....hee hee!

Laura

Edited by Laura, 08 April 2004 - 03:04 PM.

[Blublood]

Laura...your emoticons are showing!

[Bubble2Bubble]

I'm staying with-in my generation. I'm 43 and experiance tells me that someone from 38 to 48 probably will be best for me and her. Shure I want some teeny booper to think I'm cute but thats just good for moral LoL and thats about it!!!

Edited by Bubble2Bubble, 08 April 2004 - 08:01 PM.

[Marvel]

I'm staying with-in my generation. I'm 43 and experiance tells me that someone from 38 to 48 probably will be best for me and her. Shure I want some teeny booper to think I'm cute but thats just good for moral LoL and thats about it!!!

So, 5 years on either side, right? (see I can too do math )

[Walter]

Marvel,

I'm betting B2B looked at your age bracket before he posted his acceptable range.

[Marvel]

Marvel,

I'm betting B2B looked at your age bracket before he posted his acceptable range.

Heck, my age is out there for all to see... no secrets here!

[drbill]

I've never let age be a factor for me... I've been interested in women 35 years my junior to 10 years my senior. What IS a factor are common interests and goals as has been pointed out. I don't want any more children, so many younger women are out of consideration because they do. I generally prefer to date women with 10-15 years of my age, but it's gertting to the point where even some of them can't keep up with me. Therefore most of my dive buddies are females in their late 20's, although I'm not romantically involved with any of them. We enjoy diving and socializing together.

Still looking for that "ultimate dive buddy" though!

Dr. Bill

[Diverbrian]

Marvel,

I'm betting B2B looked at your age bracket before he posted his acceptable range.

Heck, my age is out there for all to see... no secrets here!

As is mine!

[wrinkles]

WOW

It seems like i don't fall into anyones category LOL

I think age dosent matter to a point. Well then it actaully would I guess. Oh nevermind I am just proving as to why you want someone in their late 20's and not their early ones. :anna:

Ana

Edited by wrinkles, 09 April 2004 - 02:01 AM.

[Marvel]

Marvel,

I'm betting B2B looked at your age bracket before he posted his acceptable range.

Heck, my age is out there for all to see... no secrets here!

As is mine!

Hoickey, eh?? Go Sens! (no local team to root for this year)

[Diverbrian]

Marvel,

I'm betting B2B looked at your age bracket before he posted his acceptable range.

Heck, my age is out there for all to see... no secrets here!

As is mine!

Hoickey, eh?? Go Sens! (no local team to root for this year)

You mean that they have ice down there? Just kidding, I remember that the Panthers made it to the finals back in the early nineties and have been in the playoffs since.

BTW, my local team won their first playoff game of the season a couple of nights ago.

Ana, the only reason that I would guess late twenties is that I am pretty set in my ways and kind of would like someone who knows what they want out of life. I know that I thought that I did until I tried to settle in with the "older lady" and found out that I actually wanted a certain lifestyle instead of the first woman who would have me. But, I could always be made to change my mind. LOL That is a man's perogative as well as a woman's.

[Walter]

It seems like i don't fall into anyones category LOL

Darlin',

You'd be a wonderful catch for anyone! (you are 2 months older than my oldest - LOL!)

Walter

[Marvel]

(you are 2 months older than my oldest - LOL!)

Walter

Good enough!!!