Should a 29 year old guy be with a 37 year old woman?
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Emmanuel Macron, the 'centrist' candidate in the French election, is married to a woman 25 years older than him that use to be his former high school teacher so 8 really isn't too bad I think.
Old geezers marry younger women all the time. The younger generations always complain how things have changed, then why hasn't this way of thinking? Age shouldn't make a difference if you get along with each other in every other way. Like everyone says - age is just a number.
I'm an example. I don't feel or look my age. I want to still do things because since I've spent most of my life in school, I feel like I really haven't lived and want to do those things with a Hunny. Most of the guys older than me have outlived me by several lifetimes and are probably ready to "peter" out - literally.
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She's already cute without makeup. You should google pictures of celebrities and models without makeup on, they look way different.
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Emmanuel Macron, the 'centrist' candidate in the French election, is married to a woman 25 years older than him that use to be his former high school teacher so 8 really isn't too bad I think.
Old geezers marry younger women all the time. The younger generations always complain how things have changed, then why hasn't this way of thinking? Age shouldn't make a difference if you get along with each other in every other way. Like everyone says - age is just a number.
I'm an example. I don't feel or look my age. I want to still do things because since I've spent most of my life in school, I feel like I really haven't lived and want to do those things with a Hunny. Most of the guys older than me have outlived me by several lifetimes and are probably ready to "peter" out - literally.
The difference I guess is that older women probably would have a harder time starting a family with their younger partner than vice-versa, I am sure a lot of people don't care about that but it is a consideration as to why an older guy might marry significantly younger. I think it would be hard to be an equal partner with someone way younger/older than you if that's what's most important to you but you can have other priorities too of course.
There are plenty of guys interested in a more mature women but it might be hard for them to match your level, being a nurse really is a tireless job that I assume makes pretty good money so finding somebody that is a perfect equal match by those metrics might be tough. Desiring life experience & fun are valid priorities too I think, some people just get along even tho they are at different stations in life so its important to keep an open mind. You'll find someone, I am sure Angie.
Uhhh. since I'm definitely old enough to be your mom - I'm going to act like one
...there's absolutely no problem with someone 29 dating a 37 year old, but in your case, there might be an issue of maturity. Posting her picture and judging her looks is a rather thoughtless and shallow approach to forming a relationship. Yeah, I know - (oh boy do I know) that folks on the spectrum are on a different maturation track - but this approach to dating is what I'd expect from a high school boy.
Then again, is she NT or also on the spectrum?...she might not mind a discussion like this, or the exposure - then again, if I were you, I'd delete that foto (like yesterday!)
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...there's absolutely no problem with someone 29 dating a 37 year old, but in your case, there might be an issue of maturity. Posting her picture and judging her looks is a rather thoughtless and shallow approach to forming a relationship. Yeah, I know - (oh boy do I know) that folks on the spectrum are on a different maturation track - but this approach to dating is what I'd expect from a high school boy.
Then again, is she NT or also on the spectrum?...she might not mind a discussion like this, or the exposure - then again, if I were you, I'd delete that foto (like yesterday!)
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When I started my dating search, I aimed for women 3 years older to 7 years younger only. Why? Because I am 1) A late bloomer who was a kissless virgin at the time and 2) Men in general take longer to mature.
My first relationship was with someone 7 years younger than me. My second was with someone 6 months older and my final one was with someone 6 years older, who I married. She didn't even meet my dating criteria but was sent by eHarmony as a 'flex match'.
Once you run out of Fs to give about what others think of you then you will find success with women. I know it's easier said than done though.
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As you say, it's easier said then done, especially after I got a good job as a result of looking for a job because I wanted to people to view me as the type of guy who has a job.
That one success re-enforced the idea that keeping up appearances is beneficial.
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As you say, it's easier said then done, especially after I got a good job as a result of looking for a job because I wanted to people to view me as the type of guy who has a job.
That one success re-enforced the idea that keeping up appearances is beneficial.
I can relate to that. I find that the more I am around other people, especially when I have held jobs with a alot of social interaction, I start caring more about what people think. I periods where I have been more socially isolated, I tend to stop giving a damn.
My first relationship was with someone 7 years younger than me. My second was with someone 6 months older and my final one was with someone 6 years older, who I married. She didn't even meet my dating criteria but was sent by eHarmony as a 'flex match'.
Once you run out of Fs to give about what others think of you then you will find success with women. I know it's easier said than done though.
Another successful Eharmony Hunny match!
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