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Who's Looking oftenAge Gaps
Following last weeks poll 47% of you think the most acceptable age gap is 5-10 years - 30% of you are romantics, believing that it doesn't really matter as long as you're in love! I think the 5-10 year gap is about the most acceptable although it does depend on what age you are. So a 20 year old with a 30 year old are generally miles apart but a 40 year old and 50 year old are really not that different so I do think the age thing matters less and less the older you get.
This week's poll is about Public Displays of Affection - is it ok to snog in public?
Don't forget about the Dublin Meet and Greet in Searson's in Baggot St. on Thursday. I'm really looking forward to meeting lots of you there - old and new for a couple of drinks and a laugh.
We started our new radio ads today so have a listen out for them - hope you enjoy them!
Congratulations to Jemimapuddleduck who is last week's winner for best comment.
Best comment of the week wins a months free membership to Maybefriends.com - Great People. Great Friends. Great Dates.
This week's poll is about Public Displays of Affection - is it ok to snog in public?
Don't forget about the Dublin Meet and Greet in Searson's in Baggot St. on Thursday. I'm really looking forward to meeting lots of you there - old and new for a couple of drinks and a laugh.
We started our new radio ads today so have a listen out for them - hope you enjoy them!
Congratulations to Jemimapuddleduck who is last week's winner for best comment.
Best comment of the week wins a months free membership to Maybefriends.com - Great People. Great Friends. Great Dates.
Labels: Irish online dating - Age Gaps
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7 Comments:
Yay a freebie! Thankin you kindly Jill :-) JPD
I'm confused. A 5-10 year age gap is ok - but does this mean the man should be 5-10 years older than the woman or the other way round?
I read somewhere that on most dating sites regardless of age men of all ages automatically go to the profiles of women aged 18-25 and take it from there. This means that they probably try to get dates with the younger women first and if they don't succeed they then try older women. The logical conclusion of this is that the older a woman is, regardless of the ages of men on the site, the less likely she is to get any attention here.
SOZ
My first 'real' relationship was with someone who was 18 years older than me...and whilst my family and friends all thought it was terrible, the age thing never bothered me at all.
I used to have a real hang-up about dating someone younger than me...it was a complete no-no and I always turned down advances from younger guys! But recently I thought, well I never act my age and certainly don't feel my age, so why the hell not?
Mind you, there is a limit as to how much younger...5-6 years tops, otherwise I'd feel that it was wrong.
Toffee
Age gaps are funny, while a relationship between say a 30yr old and 40+ can work, I really must admit I dont think it would work between an 18yr old and 30yr old!
It's one of those questions where it really depends on the situation and the people in the relationship.
For example, I am just about to turn 30 and have in the past dated guys older than me, the biggest gap being 14yrs older and they have been good relationships. But, I can honestly say I cannot imagine being in a relationship with a guy who was 20!
Yes, it would be flattering to attract the attention of a guy 10 yrs younger than me, I will not deny that. I am young at heart.....but a 20 yr old guy......without trying to stir up trouble the fact is I dont think men mature as quickly as women and therein lies the problem!
I just couldn't see it working for me and a guy 10 yrs younger, whereas it wouldn't be an issue dating a guy 10 yrs older. Bit of a contradiction I know and not exactly politically correct!
So in the end I really think it depends on the person, everyone is different. What works for one may not work for all......
Tazzie
Well, I have a friend, he's 31 and his girlfriend has just turned 46 - and they're together for 2 years now, and are still in that sickening "get a room" lovey dovey stage,
There's an easy rule of thumb for age: the youngest you can go is half your age plus 7 :-)
Miles
Hi. I'm listening to Dave Fanning's latest show on Radio 1 online and to your interview and decided to check your blog.
I'm married and happy with my marriage, but I have a 40 y.o. who is single and looking for a relationship, so I recommended her your website.
As to Age Gaps, my husband is 13 years older than me. We notice many people looking at us due to our age difference as not only he's a bit older than me, I am also look a bit younger than I really am (according to friends and even my husband). Anyway, older people look at us with disgust, but men around my husband's age look hopeful when they see us.
My husband is fit and agile, both physically and mentally speaking, even more agile than me, I think. I believe that if the older parter is young at heart it's fine.
Having said that I know 3 women: 1 in her late 60s, 1 who who is 40 and 1 who is in her middle 30s and they all had difficulties that were related to age gap. The 2 older ones are now separated.
Therefore, I encourage women to give older men a chance and advise women who like yonger men to think twice about getting married to a young man.
Finally, I highly recommend Welshmen. They are very sweet. I'm not saying Irishmen aren't, but sweetness is not what they're famous for, at least not in my opinion. To me Irishmen have an incomparable sense of humour.
South American
ERRATA:
... but I have a 40 y.o. friend who is single...
... as not only he's a bit older than me, I also look a bit younger than my real age ...
... I believe that if the older partner is young at heart it's fine...
... advise women who like younger men to think twice about getting married to a younger man...
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