Greetings. I just joined this tribe because, after many years of dating older men or men my own age, I suddenly find myself having met a wonderful younger man. I am 36 years old. He is 24. When we met, there was definitely a spark. But I thought he as older and he thought i was younger. He seems more mature and I am rather young at heart.
So, last night we talked on the phone for the first time since meeting, had a great, long conversation where we found we have a lot in common. And towards the end of the conversation, we talked about age and shocked eachother with the age difference.
I admit, I have been feeling a wee bit intimidated by the age difference and I don't undersand why when I have certainly dated men much, much older than I. We didn't talk about our feelings on the age issue. I sense it is something we both need to digest for a while.
This is all still very new and we have not progrssed to talking about the kinds of things where age would come into play (like long term life goals such as marriage and kids). But, I really, really like this guy. And I think that I definitely want to marry someone a lot like him (personality and interest and level of honesty and ethics and stuff) if he's not the one.
Anyway, if anyone would like to comment or share experiences or advice, that would be AWESOME! Thanks.
So, last night we talked on the phone for the first time since meeting, had a great, long conversation where we found we have a lot in common. And towards the end of the conversation, we talked about age and shocked eachother with the age difference.
I admit, I have been feeling a wee bit intimidated by the age difference and I don't undersand why when I have certainly dated men much, much older than I. We didn't talk about our feelings on the age issue. I sense it is something we both need to digest for a while.
This is all still very new and we have not progrssed to talking about the kinds of things where age would come into play (like long term life goals such as marriage and kids). But, I really, really like this guy. And I think that I definitely want to marry someone a lot like him (personality and interest and level of honesty and ethics and stuff) if he's not the one.
Anyway, if anyone would like to comment or share experiences or advice, that would be AWESOME! Thanks.
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Mon, December 17, 2007 - 1:59 AMi say go for it. it is entirely possible to meet someone who's 12 years younger who you just like to be with... and who can make a great long-term partner. if you're meant to be together, the age difference will be immaterial, as it clearly was in your long conversation, before the topic of age came up.
it can be an issue if you have a biological-clock agenda, since few 24-year old guys are looking to start a family soon, but you never know until you get to know him and what he's all about. but be honest about that one.
but i say go for it. i think younger men keep you young, personally, and they're a whole lot more fun to be around... i highly recommend it -- see the difference for yourself, and see if it feels like a fit for you. what do you have to lose? ;^)
