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What His Age Means for Your Relationship
CON: The older guy doesn’t know Buffy from Britney.
It’s not that he doesn’t enjoy clubbing with you, it’s just that bumping and grinding doesn’t really become him anymore. (And you should be grateful for that). Lucinda, 29, who dated a guy 13 years her senior, realized how different their pop culture worlds were when she brought him home to meet her parents. The weirdest part of their relationship? “He bonded WAAY too well with my dad over pop culture from the sixties.”
PRO: Younger men carry less baggage.
He hasn’t been hurt, had his heart broken or been mistreated by many women, so he’s not yet jaded. Barbara, a woman in her 50s, agrees. “[Younger men] are sweeter and kinder — plus, they’re less selfish in bed!”
PRO: The older guy knows how to treat a lady.
This guy is done driving his parents’ old Honda, and he’s not sharing an apartment with three guys either. By now, he’s probably created a stable world filled with all the things he loves, and he’s ready to share them with you. Jennifer, 32, who married a man 14 years her senior says, “Dating an older man means dating someone your age — with better toys!”
CON: The young guy ain’t looking for a wife.
If settling down and getting hitched is what you’re looking for, just remember that those thoughts probably haven’t even entered his mind. In fact, he’s probably still trying to figure out who he is and where he’s going. And sister — if you’re already there, it’s time to move on.
CON: The older guy probably fears commitment.
If he’s still single after all these years, there must be a reason. Yes, he may not have found “the right one” yet, but seriously — why is he still single? Commitment-phobic? Emotionally stunted? You might want to check out his collection of baggage before you travel any further on this journey with him.
It’s not that he doesn’t enjoy clubbing with you, it’s just that bumping and grinding doesn’t really become him anymore. (And you should be grateful for that). Lucinda, 29, who dated a guy 13 years her senior, realized how different their pop culture worlds were when she brought him home to meet her parents. The weirdest part of their relationship? “He bonded WAAY too well with my dad over pop culture from the sixties.”
PRO: Younger men carry less baggage.
He hasn’t been hurt, had his heart broken or been mistreated by many women, so he’s not yet jaded. Barbara, a woman in her 50s, agrees. “[Younger men] are sweeter and kinder — plus, they’re less selfish in bed!”
PRO: The older guy knows how to treat a lady.
This guy is done driving his parents’ old Honda, and he’s not sharing an apartment with three guys either. By now, he’s probably created a stable world filled with all the things he loves, and he’s ready to share them with you. Jennifer, 32, who married a man 14 years her senior says, “Dating an older man means dating someone your age — with better toys!”
CON: The young guy ain’t looking for a wife.
If settling down and getting hitched is what you’re looking for, just remember that those thoughts probably haven’t even entered his mind. In fact, he’s probably still trying to figure out who he is and where he’s going. And sister — if you’re already there, it’s time to move on.
CON: The older guy probably fears commitment.
If he’s still single after all these years, there must be a reason. Yes, he may not have found “the right one” yet, but seriously — why is he still single? Commitment-phobic? Emotionally stunted? You might want to check out his collection of baggage before you travel any further on this journey with him.
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| bruinla | |
| I definitely agree with these pros and cons. My best friend was dating a younger guy who she was totally in love with- the only problem being that he wouldn't commit. Despite how much they cared about each other, the age gap was definitely a problem in that relationship. | |
| summer | |
| Hmm. This is a tough one. I think if I had a choice, I'd go for the younger one. Only because I don't want to settle down and I like the experimental types. | |
| Carmin | |
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I have no experience with men younger than me however, I have plenty of experience with the geriatric crowd! Everything in your article is true to the bone. The older man that I was in a relationship with the longest (off and on for 8 years), was a player (had other women), afraid of commitment, a bona fide bachelor for life (had been married, divorced, 5 adult kids). The second gentleman of this genre I dated had the same issues and I dated him for 3 years. Yes, they do know how to treat a lady and they were adequate in bed. However, to experience the adventurous frolicking in bed your article describes, I definitely would have to check out a younger man. Older men tend to be old fogies in bed. One final bit of advice about older men, realize that you may be the reason his buddies rib him in the side and you may be a sign to him and the world that he's still got it going on but ... if it's a sugar daddy relationship, please know that is all it is and will be. Nough said. Carmin Wharton, The Relationship Teacher Author, "Lessons Learned: While Looking for Love in All the Wrong Faces" www.carminwharton.com |
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| Cambria | |
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I'm with a man, [boy] who is three years younger then me. You wouldn't think it's that much of an age difference but when you're in your twenties every year matters. He is so much more immature then me. This is the first time I've dated someone younger then me. He is driving me CRAZY. I feel like his mother. He wants to move in with me and thought of it makes my stomach turn. I would have to clean up after him more then I do now. I guess its time for me to let him go. He's just too cute for words. |
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| [url=http://www.eroticaforwomennow.com/]Geni[/url] | |
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Personally, I always prefer "older" men. They usually know much more about relationships and sex.
| jadamson | |
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The older I got, the larger the age gap was between myself and the older men I dated. Right now I'm dating a guy who's 12 years older than me and yes, it sucks because he doesn't see the value of replying to text messages (according to him, he's not a part of this "text generation") or enjoy hanging out with me and my friends. It also sucks cause he always thinks he's right, just because he's older...he's not open to criticisms and corrections. On the other hand, he's amazing in bed- when I showed him this site about Kegel exercises (http://en.sensual-health.com/KEGEL-EXERCISE-HOW-TO), he told me it was not necessary- he knew everything about them already. So that's why he's so good in bed. |
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