What's your preferred age range for dating?

[CommanderRaytas]

I'm 25 now, and I've dated guys who were two years younger to fifteen years older. Right now I'm seeing someone who's 18 months older than I am.... well right now (that might change in the future) I wouldn't date someone younger anymore. Guys my age are okay, but I prefer them a little older, at least a year.

 

[Danoz]

My financee is actually 4 months older than me. We're both 24.

 

[Captain Zog]

I'm 24, so I'd date anyone between ages 20 - c. 25. I don't think it would make much sense to date someone older (not that they'd be interested anyoway). But I don't wanna be dating a teenager either.

 

[Mr Awe]

Mine is from 10% younger than myself to 40% older than myself. This formula should work whatever my age happens to be.

Mine is pretty backwards from yours. I'm 39. Theoretically speaking, because I'm married, I'd date from 25-40, or about 35% younger to about 2.5% older.

I really don't understand 40+ year olds who expect people in their late teens to want to go out with them

I'm not quite that range yet, but I get hit on by younger girls a number of times. Not generally teens, but mid 20s isn't unusual. Although, I was on a flight and this 18 year old girl hit on me. I thought she was 20 though! But, it's all in fun. I think younger people are more attractive.

Mr Awe

 

[John Picard]

Mine is from 10% younger than myself to 40% older than myself. This formula should work whatever my age happens to be.

Mine is pretty backwards from yours. I'm 39. Theoretically speaking, because I'm married, I'd date from 25-40, or about 35% younger to about 2.5% older.

I really don't understand 40+ year olds who expect people in their late teens to want to go out with them

I'm not quite that range yet, but I get hit on by younger girls a number of times. Not generally teens, but mid 20s isn't unusual. Although, I was on a flight and this 18 year old girl hit on me. I thought she was 20 though! But, it's all in fun. I think younger people are more attractive.

Mr Awe

Sounds like you haven't met the right Cougar, yet.

 

[SalvorHardin]

I'm 25 and I prefer women from 18 up to 30-35 tops...
I like 'em young and fresh.

 

[Mr Awe]

Mine is from 10% younger than myself to 40% older than myself. This formula should work whatever my age happens to be.

Mine is pretty backwards from yours. I'm 39. Theoretically speaking, because I'm married, I'd date from 25-40, or about 35% younger to about 2.5% older.

I really don't understand 40+ year olds who expect people in their late teens to want to go out with them

I'm not quite that range yet, but I get hit on by younger girls a number of times. Not generally teens, but mid 20s isn't unusual. Although, I was on a flight and this 18 year old girl hit on me. I thought she was 20 though! But, it's all in fun. I think younger people are more attractive.

Mr Awe

Sounds like you haven't met the right Cougar, yet.

If by Cougar, you mean older woman, I don't know. Recently there's been 3 different older women who've obviously been interested. All around 50ish, plus or minus. Personality-wise, all pretty nice. And, for their age, definitely above average. I mean, honestly, their husbands shouldn't be complaining! But, there just wouldn't be that kind of spark for me in that way.

I enjoy flirting quite a bit and there's just a certain spark when you flirt with a very attractive person. I find that sparks fades quickly with age.

Now, don't get me wrong, I'm not totally shallow! I'll be friends with anyone regardless of age in general. And, those 3 women specifically, I've had great conversations with them about a ton of stuff. Wonderful people, just not that little spark!

Mr Awe

 

[Miss Chicken]

I am 50 and I would probably date someone 15 years older or 15 years younger than me.

Any older than that and I would be dating someone who is an old age pensioner, any younger and he would be almost young enough to be my son.

In the past I have dated 2 men who were 8 years younger than me, and one man who was 18 years older (I was 26 at the time and he was 44).

 

[Hugo Rune]

Mmm... I'm just about to turn 30, so my preferred age-range is between 26 and 40 I guess.

I in fact just started seeing my "oldest" date, who's 37 and who keeps on calling me a kid. Which is kinda funny given I have the mental attitude of 55.

In the end though I'm interested in whether the lady can make me laugh, hold a decent conversation and generally intrigue me, so the age thing really shouldn't count.


Hugo - probably being a bit over-diplomatic there

 

[thestrangequark]

I generally go for my age or older, though not too much older. 25-35 is reasonable. I just don't see a relationship with some one significantly beyond my age-range being successful.
However, I do have a thing for college professors. There's a really specific type: the kind that was around in the early '80's: tall and lanky, with turtle necks under corduroy sports coats with patches on the elbows. They look a bit like Carl Sagan, or the dad on Family Ties. It'd be fun to have a naughty affair with a college professor who's way to old for me.

Damn! If it wasn't for the turtlenecks that could be me.

Well, that can't be too difficult to rectify, can it?

 

[Good Will Riker]

I in fact just started seeing my "oldest" date, who's 37 and who keeps on calling me a kid. Which is kinda funny given I have the mental attitude of 55.

No, you don't.

Smug, perhaps...

 

[Scout101]

no real math here, but a few years either way is good at my age. Not looking for much older (in a relationship, so not looking at all, but anyway), and a few years younger is good. I'm 27, so 21 is kind of a built-in cut-off anyway. No interest in dating someone who can't go out to a bar or something, or is still in college...

And when I'm in my 50's, I'll be back to looking at the same 23-28 range that I've decided is my range right now...

 

[RJDiogenes]

I in fact just started seeing my "oldest" date, who's 37 and who keeps on calling me a kid. Which is kinda funny given I have the mental attitude of 55.

No, you don't.

Smug, perhaps...

Yeah, this kind of comment is uncalled for; please don't.

 

[RJDiogenes]

I generally go for my age or older, though not too much older. 25-35 is reasonable. I just don't see a relationship with some one significantly beyond my age-range being successful.
However, I do have a thing for college professors. There's a really specific type: the kind that was around in the early '80's: tall and lanky, with turtle necks under corduroy sports coats with patches on the elbows. They look a bit like Carl Sagan, or the dad on Family Ties. It'd be fun to have a naughty affair with a college professor who's way to old for me.

Damn! If it wasn't for the turtlenecks that could be me.

Well, that can't be too difficult to rectify, can it?

* Runs off to Turtlenecks R Us. *

 

[Lookingglassman]

I'm 42 and I prefer 18 - 34 year olds.

 

[Good Will Riker]

I in fact just started seeing my "oldest" date, who's 37 and who keeps on calling me a kid. Which is kinda funny given I have the mental attitude of 55.

No, you don't.

Smug, perhaps...

Yeah, this kind of comment is uncalled for; please don't.

I understand.

My apologies to you Hugo Rune.

 

[RJDiogenes]

^^ Thank you.

 

[Philo]

^ Yeah, how often does that happen?

Reminds me of the time my roommate called up the comments line for a tabacco company just to tell them that he thought they were doing a really good job. Having to listen to complaints all day, it made the guy on the other end's day.

 

[HighteeHeller]

Im 36 and i wouldn't really consider dating anyone younger than 30 and maybe up to 45.

I know a guy who is 30 dating a 19 year old. I'm kind of disturbed by that. I think first what do they have in common, and secondly wouldn't he feel like a dirty old man?

 

[Hermiod]

^ Yeah, how often does that happen?

Reminds me of the time my roommate called up the comments line for a tabacco company just to tell them that he thought they were doing a really good job. Having to listen to complaints all day, it made the guy on the other end's day.