When it is and isn't okay for a woman to date a much older man 17 Articles

by Kim Sharpe

Age is a state of mind. In my life I used to date a lot. I loved dating. I'm not ashamed to admit it. I liked my twenties and I loved my thirties. I had fun. I enjoyed life. I have no regrets. As I got older I met my ...read more

by Shyla Martin

I believe that love doesn't see age. I date a guy that is eleven years older than I, and it doesn't pose a problem for us. In fact, it is probably better in certain situations. I am twenty-four, and most guys my age are st...read more

by Ruby Tsang

When it is and isn't okay for a woman to date a much older man "Dating an older man," is rarely an issue considered by a woman dating an older man. If a woman is involved with an older man, certain filters come into pl...read more

by Christopher Kendalls

It isn't okay for a young woman to date older men if she can take inventory of that relationship and see that her desire for that older man reflects issues that she had with her old man growing up. Typically everyone else...read more

by Natasha Manning

I am 20 years old and my boyfriend, the man I love so much, is 47 years old! I do not see why people have a problem when Older men date younger men! I mean whats the BIG DEAL? My boyfriend and I love each other! Yes, we go...read more

by Veronica Griffin

I wouldn't say that there is or isn't an appropriate time more so than there are appropriate reasons. My husband is 24yrs. older than me and we do have our struggles understanding each other from time to time. More impor...read more

by trinidy.

So here you are in a situation that may or may not be your greatest idea. There are a few things to consider when dating a much older man. First off, know that it is alright to fall for someone older than yourself. Ag...read more

by Amy Thomas

When is it okay to date an older man, to be honest i want to say it is always alright, but then i think so why am i hiding it from my family? When i was seventeen i had a boyfriend of 23-4, which my dad was not impressed b...read more

by Nalaina Kingston

From my own personal experience I can say that it is okay if the age difference does not affect the dynamics of the relationship. By this I mean the older man thinking he has to teach you things, or tell you everything bec...read more

by Janesse

There's nothing wrong with dating an older male. If you are with someone who respects you and allows you to be your own individual, and never tries to hold you back from setting your own goals in life-and than keep h...read more

by Rose Valle

I am in my early 30's, and looking back I dated many different types of men. Most of the time they were older, or at least my age. I never really cared for a man even a few years younger. Depending where you in life, is...read more

by Cathy Clem

I am dating a man who is 12 years older than me and in the beginning it was a difficult start. When dating an older person you have to remember that they have been through everything that you want to explore. For example y...read more

by Maryjane Weed

I believe that any individual seeking someone relativly older than themselves may be seeking a missing link to there up bringing. Maybe even an unattainable relationship, subconsiously seeking these types of relations due ...read more

by Celeste Sadley

I have always been attracted to guys a little older then me, like 2 or 3 years, but right now I am dating a guy 10 years older then me. I am from a small town, so a lot of people have an opinion. When we first started da...read more

by Christie Jones

I at the age of 18 I met a man that was 30. I was so young and STUPID! I was with this man for three years. In that time we had broken up once. Why you may ask? I will tell you. I found out that this guy was seperated f...read more

by MandyT

Older men- it turns out they're not all they cracked up to be... Here's my advice. I recently dated a man that was 10 years older than myself. It went well for 6 months or so, but during this time frame I ignored all the s...read more

by Merri Sharp

We have little control over who we fall in love with. Love doesn't ask permission before striking. Love crosses racial lines, social status, income, and age. Love is blind. That means that the onus is on us to open our eye...read more