Age differences.. what do you girls think.

[Gmand38]

On the way out of work today(which is in a mall) someone in a group of 4 teenage girls and 1 guy said "she likes you" to me as I walked by.

Im not sure how old they were... they were probably under 18 so I guess its good I didnt stop to talk. But they were old enough to be attractive so it must have been close.

It got the question going in my mind though, as a 21 year old what do you gall's say is a normal acceptable age difference for me.

That also brings up the question about what age's of guys do you find attractive. And what about their age is attractive to you.

Ive always thought for the most part girls tended to be attracted to older men, but recently a 35 and 24 year old have expressed interest in me.

The 35 year old was married... so I guess she could afford to just look for the thrill of youthful lust since the other parts of the relationship simply wouldnt have been there. But it made me wonder why she'd even be attracted anyway.

[delphim]

for a female - we find men attractive in either direction of a few years a good thing....When you are young, I think it matters more how close in age they are - as the years progress however, it becomes less about age and more about compatibility - yes, in general I go for "older" men, but not always in age - more in maturity (so if you are 22 or 50, this doesn't really effect me) - They have to match me in wisdom, intellect, presence/substance etc. and often a younger guy just won't have it - they have to be some what experienced and yes, fit for their age, taking care of themselves etc. If you are finding the 35 year old attractive tho' - why not? You are young, you are in a time of your life that you should be playing and tasting with many of us, so that in your 30's you will have a deep understanding of the kind of woman that you will then be really ready for....and then it will be time to put the "Peter Pan" hat away, because you will have been there, done that - and you will know what you want and can in turn offer it to another~ I think for us, it's not so much about how old you are, its more about the whole package and if it comes along in a 21 year old or 40 year old doesn't matter.

[asab204]

in general I think that age has nothing to do with anything at all, so long as you are legal to date then it's ok however for me personally I will not date any man that is not atleast 5 years older than me I prefer men to be older than me as to be on the same level...maturity wise that is which with saying that can mean quite a bit, but just having goals and attaining them and also understanding, wisdom to me is very valuable so for me I find older men to be very sexy, besides they tend to for the most part know who they are.

[Gmand38]

Yea I understand.. there can definitely be a huge difference between someones age level and their maturity level. I was always told I seemed very mature for my age, and I see others that grow old without ever maturing in some ways.

I think at some level it boils down to different personality types. Some people never grow and mature enough to acquire different views of themselves or the world. Others are very "mature" in a traditional sense but they are boring and stiff as hell.

[Decibel]

In general, as confirmed above, women don't put that much weight on the age difference. There are some young girls who are freaked out by older guys hitting on them, and some older women embarrased to be seen with much younger guys. But those are the exceptions.

[Sir Stiffy]

besides they tend to for the most part know who they are.

Really had a lightbulb moment there, thanks!

[-TruTh-]

Age is not to important in the long run... I am actually somewhat mature for my age which is ridiculously obsurd I want to be a kid again!!!!. -- Truth