How much of an age diff is too much???

[jumpinjackflash 0]

Ok, I met someone. She is, well, breathtaking.

All of the above, and more.

However, about 60 min into the conversation, I became aware of a massive age diff, though I'd of never guessed...

I'm 39, She's 22...

Ok, everyone, have a field day with that.

Part of me says go away, find someone else, the other part says, relax, enjoy the blossoming friendship and don't worry about the other, if anything ever would happen.

Understand, one last piece to chew on. I've never dated a younger woman in my life. Typically, both of my exwives and all of the women I dated were usually 3 to 5 years older (a few 10 or more)...

So, if so, this would definitly be a first. Again, assuming I would even date her.

Ok, let the beatings commence!!!!



Be gentle, at this point it's merely a question, ok?

blues,



jjf

It's a gas, gas, gas...

[sunshine 2]

If you like each other, who cares about the age difference?

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[skybytch 273]

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the other part says, relax, enjoy the blossoming friendship and don't worry about the other, if anything ever would happen.

Listen to that part. If something romantic develops, great. If not.. well, friends are a good thing regardless of their gender, right?

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Ok, let the beatings commence!!!!

No, I won't beat you. Only cuz I know you'd enjoy it.

[flyingferret 0]

Like a bazzilion other questions: It is all subjective. However, I don't think anything about this makes its failure imminent.
Based on personal experience, I think you may have more of a chance of success than if the ages were reversed. Just keep in mind, people at those ages have typically had very very different experiences and conclusions about life.
However, you are a 39 year skydiver, that may change a lot. And she may be a very mature 22 year old.
What are you both looking for? Commitment, just fun? If you are both the kind of people that don't have to decide right now, I say go for it.
Enjoy it, hang out, get to know her. Then you will be infinitely more qualified to answer than we are.
Like my team always says, What's the worst that could happen?

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[gordy 0]

I wouldn't over analyze that one.....
If she likes you, and you like her who cares!
Were here for a good time, not for a long time!

[mr2mk1g 10]

I wouldn't give two tosses.

But apparently a good rule of thumb is to divide your age by 2 then add 7 rounding down.

So 39/2 = 19.5 + 7 = 26.5 = the minimum age for you to date...

But 22's not that far from 26 right

[JohnMitchell 16]

You're just trying to make us jealous.

[f1shlips 2]

Put yer dick in her. She'll like it.

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[RevJim 0]

Go for it!

The only too young ones are the ones that involve jail time.

Personally, I don't care if you're 50 and she's 18. Attraction happens, go with it.

Now if she were to be under 18, run away, fast.

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[lummy 4]

if you have to ask, then it's too much ;)

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[airtwardo 7]

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Ok, I met someone. She is, well, breathtaking.

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Sucks to be you...huh!?


Hey, if you didn't know about the age difference
until she told you...then there isn't one.

Let it grow..you might learn something!!

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[sunshine 2]

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The only too young ones are the ones that involve jail time.

Agreed.

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[jumpinjackflash 0]

I am seriously digging the input people!!!!

LOL

To say that I'm just a little attracted would be an understatement.

I'm going to go with my first idea, and it seems you all agree at this point, to just go with it and see where it leads.

Regarding "sux to be me"? LOL

Yes it does!!!!

It's a gas, gas, gas...

[windcatcher 0]

Hey, there is nothing wrong with that much of an age difference!
I was attracted to a guy before I knew our age difference, and it didn't really bother me...
I say become really good friends first, see what develops. I personally think it's impossible to have that kind of age difference you speak of (39 and 22) if you aren't looking for the same type of relationship. Read: COMMITMENT!!!
Enjoy the friendship to say the least, I really enjoy getting to know all guys at the dropzone, some of em' even 50!
Seems a lot of people on here have posted about dating a lot older/younger. Sure, you're a skydiver, probably have your own rig...what could be better for a 22 yr. old???
BTW, I am 22...LOL

Mother to the cutest little thing in the world...

[Vallerina 2]

While I don't see anything "wrong" with it, problems may arrise because of the age differences. For example, she may want kids in five years, and you may be over that stage of your life. My guess is that you've experienced a lot more than she has. She's going to want to have those experiences still.

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[cocheese 0]

Love knows no age. ( as long as she's legal.)
The complications are your problem. Enjoy the friendship.

[kai2k1 0]

Dude, I say go for it!! Its definetly going to be a change of pace for you but just roll with it and see where it takes you. At least shes old enough to drink and take a tandem.lol

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[cHoDaBoY 0]

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I'm 39, She's 22...

You lucky dogg Go for it

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[tandembrent 0]

go with it bud !!!

my girl is 19 and i'm 39, have a field day with that !

we just really like being with each other and we really have a bunch in common. i said awhile back that i wouldn't have a relationship again with someone that young, but, here i am again. this time though, there is much more ease to the whole situation.

if you both can deal, then drive on!

peace,
brent

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[baa75 0]

I just married a couple this weekend. She's 32, he's 63. They were one of the happiest couples I've seen yet!

Go for it! At bare minimum, have fun while it lasts!

If it doesn't work, its not because of age, its because of maturity or skydiving or money or a million other things. Age doesn't mean a thing.

BettyAnn

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[ne146t9 0]

I think it all has to do with the two people involved, age is just a number, if it works go with it...

[GeordieSkydiver 0]

I slept with an 18 year old last week (i'm 33).

Nothing to add to that, I just had to tell someone....

If you cant be good, be very very bad!!

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[WrongWay 0]

Hey dude, I know of a couple with that age difference and they're perfectly happy. If you dig her, then keep talking to her. Even if a relationship doesn't work out, you might end up with a good friend.

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[jumpinjackflash 0]

ROFLMAO!!!!

Rick man, as usual, your eloquence becomes you.

lol

Yep, she is old enough for beer and skydiving.

The funny thing is, I'm probably getting excited for nothing, but? One never knows until one tries!

we shall see,


Jack

It's a gas, gas, gas...

[carbonezone 0]

My Scotty is 15 years older than me (me 40 - him 55). This definitely works to my advantage......"I can totally out run him when he gets pissed off"
Age means nothing.....it all about what is in your heart
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