Age gaps in relationships

[AlecG]

So... What age gap is deemed "acceptable" by the PH massive?

[Mr Will]

I'd say about 20% or 25%, rather than an absolute number. Bigger age gaps become acceptable as you (both) get older.

[patmahe]

Half your own age + 7

Heard that one on the radio, it sounds about right.

Edited by patmahe on Friday 8th May 15:05

[AlecG]

Mr Will said:

I'd say about 20% or 25%, rather than an absolute number. Bigger age gaps become acceptable as you (both) get older.

That's a good way of looking at it! I've been dating girls my sorta age which seem far too, well, boring you see!

[threesixty]

Half your age + 7 ?

EDIT: beaten to it. I reckon its pretty reasonable though

Edited by threesixty on Friday 8th May 15:06

[Sheets Tabuer]

God don't ask in here judging by some of the threads people have commented on, particularly the ones where a bloke mid 20s asks if he should ask a 16 year old child out I'd say you may not like the answer.

[mybrainhurts]

Mr Will said:

Bigger age gaps become acceptable as you (both) get older.

Ah, right...

So, as you retire at 65 and look at your 85 year old wife, do you anticipate retirement with glee...?

The future's bright, the future's Zimmer...

My ex is in this position...

Which is nice...

[rhinochopig]

If your 13/14, a boy, and the women is remotely attractive then I'd say about 40 years

HTH

[Don]

Really. Who gives a st.

So long as no laws are being broken where people find happiness is none of our business. There's no "acceptable" or "unacceptable" about it. The only unacceptable thing is thinking it's OK to criticise people for enjoying each others company.

[phr33k]

patmahe said:

Half your own age + 7

Heard that one on the radio, it sounds about right.

Edited by patmahe on Friday 8th May 15:05

I'm not sure I understand. I'm 20. So half my age + 7 = 17. Does that mean I can have a difference of 17 years? You want me to date 3 year olds? That can't be right.

[Los Palmas 7]

phr33k said:

I'm not sure I understand. I'm 20. So half my age + 7 = 17. Does that mean I can have a difference of 17 years? You want me to date 3 year olds? That can't be right.

No, it means the "ideal" age for you is 20/2 + 7 = 17.

Although, if you really want to date 3 year olds, don't let us stop you.

[Podie]

Los Palmas 7 said:

phr33k said:

I'm not sure I understand. I'm 20. So half my age + 7 = 17. Does that mean I can have a difference of 17 years? You want me to date 3 year olds? That can't be right.

No, it means the "ideal" age for you is 20/2 + 7 = 17.

Her ideal age wont be the same as his though, so does she have to live knowing she has the non-ideal age..!?

[coolcatmaz]

This is a good question. Just lately I seem to be attracting men of a much younger age, generally around 10 yrs my junior.

Does there come a point in a 20 something year old chaps life when they start to find 36yr old women attractrive and fair game

[rhinochopig]

coolcatmaz said:

This is a good question. Just lately I seem to be attracting men of a much younger age, generally around 10 yrs my junior.

Does there come a point in a 20 something year old chaps life when they start to find 36yr old women attractrive and fair game

Yeah when the 20 something is actually 13.

[Los Palmas 7]

coolcatmaz said:

Does there come a point in a 20 something year old chaps life when they start to find 36yr old women attractrive and fair game

Ohmygodyesthereis

[Steamer]

coolcatmaz said:

Does there come a point in a 20 something year old chaps life when they start to find 36yr old women attractrive and fair game

Yes - its usually around that time in a chaps life that he realises ladys over 30 are generally a bit more dirty!

[Sheets Tabuer]

coolcatmaz said:

This is a good question. Just lately I seem to be attracting men of a much younger age, generally around 10 yrs my junior.

Does there come a point in a 20 something year old chaps life when they start to find 36yr old women attractrive and fair game

No, it's like pulling a fat bird, you go for her because she will be grateful and put out.

[AlecG]

I've met a girl a bit younger, and we get on like a house on fire/similar interests etc, just seeing what peoples opinions on the subject are, thats all!

[The Stuntman *]

AlecG said:

I've met a girl a bit younger, and we get on like a house on fire/similar interests etc, just seeing what peoples opinions on the subject are, thats all!

You'll end up in jail, you know.

[AlecG]

The Stuntman * said:

AlecG said:

I've met a girl a bit younger, and we get on like a house on fire/similar interests etc, just seeing what peoples opinions on the subject are, thats all!

You'll end up in jail, you know.

Noo noo, it's nothing like that!