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ť these days....are women marrying men that are a lot older?...

these days....are women marrying men that are a lot older?...

P: 7/13/2008 5:03:11 AM
Dancing Fire Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,227 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/3/2004	like 12-15 yrs older? it is always harder to find a "mind clean" stone than a eye clean stone.
Posted: 7/13/2008 5:03:11 AM

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P: 7/13/2008 7:31:34 AM
LaraOnline Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,039 Last Post: 9/1/2009 Member Since: 2/25/2008	No way!!! My mother always thought she was a 'special girl' and went for the oldies. but they turn me off, personally! So, I'm saying its happening no more or less often than it ever has...?! ETA: my response is somewhat tongue in cheek, btw! And then a plank in reason broke... Emily Dickinson
Posted: 7/13/2008 7:31:34 AM

P: 7/13/2008 8:23:02 AM
anchor31 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,366 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 10/18/2005	shrug I don't know anyone who has... why? ******** R & J 08-02-08 Expecting baby on 12-30-09
Posted: 7/13/2008 8:23:02 AM

P: 7/13/2008 11:28:19 AM
Dancing Fire Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,227 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/3/2004	Date: 7/13/2008 8:23:02 AM Author: anchor31 shrug I don't know anyone who has... why? last three wedding that i attended the bride and groom avg 13 yrs apart. it is always harder to find a "mind clean" stone than a eye clean stone.
Posted: 7/13/2008 11:28:19 AM

P: 7/13/2008 11:40:58 AM
strmrdr Ideal Rock Total Posts: 23,296 Last Post: 10/9/2009 Member Since: 11/1/2003	I see the trend going the other way. more cases of the woman being older. ........... Karl has joined the diamond trade and is now posting as Karl_K
Posted: 7/13/2008 11:40:58 AM

P: 7/13/2008 4:52:54 PM
Miranda Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,042 Last Post: 9/24/2009 Member Since: 2/18/2006	I haven't noticed any change. One of my neighbors seems to be 10+ years older than his wife. I don't think means a lot since it is only one couple out of 150 homes.
Posted: 7/13/2008 4:52:54 PM

P: 7/13/2008 4:58:15 PM
Skippy123 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 19,840 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 11/24/2006	I think it all depends on the couples maturity and compatibility, not so much on age. I do have a girlfriend that will date someone up to 12 years older than her but it is based on maurity but if she finds a mature guy younger than her then she will date them. What has you pondering this subject DF; have you seen this lately? Skippy "The only things that stand between a person and what they want in life are the will to try it, and the faith to believe it's possible" Rich Devos
Posted: 7/13/2008 4:58:15 PM

P: 7/13/2008 5:07:11 PM
HollyS Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,101 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/18/2007	I don't thnk it's a common thing, no. Why do you ask? _____________________________ "I cannot live without books." - Thomas Jefferson
Posted: 7/13/2008 5:07:11 PM

P: 7/13/2008 6:06:47 PM
beau13 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,173 Last Post: 8/7/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2007	I dunno, but if I ever do it again... younger MUCH younger!! Whoo-Hoo!! (Hubby is one year younger than me)
Posted: 7/13/2008 6:06:47 PM

P: 7/13/2008 6:10:08 PM
Dancing Fire Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,227 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/3/2004	Date: 7/13/2008 4:58:15 PM Author: Skippy123 I think it all depends on the couples maturity and compatibility, not so much on age. I do have a girlfriend that will date someone up to 12 years older than her but it is based on maurity but if she finds a mature guy younger than her then she will date them. What has you pondering this subject DF; have you seen this lately? when we got marry in the 80's seems like all of my friends were like 3-5 yrs older than their wife,but now i go to weddings were i see husbands that are 12-15 yrs older than their wife. i told my wife....i should of married a "young chick" it is always harder to find a "mind clean" stone than a eye clean stone.
Posted: 7/13/2008 6:10:08 PM

P: 7/13/2008 6:29:33 PM
akmiss Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,572 Last Post: 11/22/2009 Member Since: 1/8/2008	I think age is relative. My fiance is 9 years older than me but we are a match on many different levels. He also looks very young so that helps. I would only raise an eyebrow if the woman was much younger (like in her 20's) and the husband was obviously in his golden years. I really don't like the Hugh Hefner type. THIS AGGRESSION WILL NOT STAND - The Dude
Posted: 7/13/2008 6:29:33 PM

P: 7/13/2008 7:11:03 PM
thing2of2 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,671 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/1/2007	This is a total generalization, but I would actually agree with you that it seems like a lot of women are marrying (or just dating) guys that are a fair amount older than them these days. I think both men and women are taking a lot longer to grow up and settle down than they used to (I'm not saying this is bad at all) and I have a lot of friends my age who are dating very young looking and acting guys who are 34-37 years old. Me and most of my girlfriends are 25-28. I would say that guys especially are taking longer to grow up and settle down than girls, which is probably part of the age discrepancy. Again, total generalization, but for me and my circle, it's definitely true.
Posted: 7/13/2008 7:11:03 PM

P: 7/13/2008 7:18:29 PM
FrekeChild Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,927 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 12/14/2007	Not true here either. I'm 45 days older than BF, his sister turns 40 this year and her BF is 47 (ish?), my best girl friend is 25 and her BF is 24, another friend is 23 and her hubby is 23, another friend is 24 and her hubby is 30. So the closest would be my parents who are 8 years apart-and they got married in the 70s. _______________________________ "Women are either goddesses or doormats." Pablo Picasso "In all matters of opinion, our adversaries are insane." Mark Twain
Posted: 7/13/2008 7:18:29 PM

P: 7/13/2008 10:51:25 PM
SanDiegoLady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,244 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2005	My ex was 13 years older than I was. I was barely 18 and just two months out of high school.. Man, someone should have slapped me (in a loving wth are you DOING kind of way).. ! DH is three months younger than me. What I have realized is that having oh say.. THINGS IN COMMON is the most amazing difference.. lol
Posted: 7/13/2008 10:51:25 PM

P: 7/13/2008 10:57:26 PM
Linda W Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,443 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 2/15/2006	Tee Hee, I am 4 years Older then my hubby On the other hand, my cousin married a man, who is 17 years older then she is. Linda ******************************** "Life is what happens to you, while you are busy making other plans". John Lennon
Posted: 7/13/2008 10:57:26 PM

P: 7/13/2008 11:14:26 PM
SanDiegoLady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,244 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2005	Date: 7/13/2008 10:57:26 PM Author: Linda W Tee Hee, I am 4 years Older then my hubby On the other hand, my cousin married a man, who is 17 years older then she is. Linda Linda you cradle robber, you!
Posted: 7/13/2008 11:14:26 PM

P: 7/13/2008 11:18:04 PM
Linda W Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,443 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 2/15/2006	Tee hee. Actually, he was the first younger man I dated too. But... we were best friends for 2 years, before we fell in love. (I wish I could use the little emooooooties, but Firefox won't let me. ) ******************************** "Life is what happens to you, while you are busy making other plans". John Lennon
Posted: 7/13/2008 11:18:04 PM

P: 7/13/2008 11:22:26 PM
MonkeyPie Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,614 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/23/2008	My brother's fiance is in her, ahem, late 40's while he is only 33. So sometimes it works the other way around lol. My DH is only two years older than me.
Posted: 7/13/2008 11:22:26 PM

P: 7/13/2008 11:24:24 PM
Elmorton Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,750 Last Post: 11/23/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2007	I only know two people my age (mid 20's) who have done this, most everyone I know is in a relationship with a <5 year difference... ...and I know I'm being close minded, but honestly, I can't help but think it's kindof weird to be much older or younger than your partner. Half the fun DH and I have is growing at the same pace together. I would be so frustrated if my partner had lived through an entire decade or more of experiences that I have yet to experience, though I guess some people might find this interesting or fascinating.
Posted: 7/13/2008 11:24:24 PM

P: 7/14/2008 7:30:25 PM
nomissjane Rough Rock Total Posts: 65 Last Post: 1/25/2009 Member Since: 8/28/2006	I'm 35 and my DH is turning 47 in a couple of months.....and I think he's fabulous. I love his steady maturity, he's so secure in himself....and the fact that like nearly all men of any age he can still be silly and act like a 12yr old despite all of this.
Posted: 7/14/2008 7:30:25 PM

P: 7/14/2008 8:51:35 PM
SanDiegoLady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 14,244 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 7/6/2005	My MIL is 13 years older than my FIL (who is not DH's father).. she wanted a younger man I have to say however.. they were into their late 40s and 50s when they got married, and they are perfectly suited for eachother. MIL was in a VERY abusive marriage for 19 years the first time..
Posted: 7/14/2008 8:51:35 PM

P: 7/14/2008 9:03:15 PM
purrfectpear Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,705 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 3/31/2008	From the time I was 18 to 30 I always dated men considerably older than I (10 to 20 years older). I had absolutely nothing in common with young men and had no interest in "growing" with them. I was interested in men who were already accomplished in their career, who had completed their education, and who I could learn from. When I was in my 30's the gap was usually smaller (5 to 10 years older). When I was 45 I began dating younger men (in their mid to late 30's). Now at age 55, I just don't bother. I've been there, done that, and have a closet full of T-shirts "Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say and not giving a damn." -Gore Vidal
Posted: 7/14/2008 9:03:15 PM

P: 7/14/2008 9:22:36 PM
Dancing Fire Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,227 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/3/2004	Date: 7/14/2008 9:03:15 PM Author: purrfectpear From the time I was 18 to 30 I always dated men considerably older than I (10 to 20 years older). I had absolutely nothing in common with young men and had no interest in 'growing' with them. I was interested in men who were already accomplished in their career, who had completed their education, and who I could learn from. When I was in my 30's the gap was usually smaller (5 to 10 years older). When I was 45 I began dating younger men (in their mid to late 30's). Now at age 55, I just don't bother. I've been there, done that, and have a closet full of T-shirts wow!!! you been around the block a few times. it is always harder to find a "mind clean" stone than a eye clean stone.
Posted: 7/14/2008 9:22:36 PM

P: 7/14/2008 9:26:03 PM
purrfectpear Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,705 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 3/31/2008	You have no idea "Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say and not giving a damn." -Gore Vidal
Posted: 7/14/2008 9:26:03 PM

P: 7/14/2008 9:27:37 PM
Kaleigh Ideal Rock Total Posts: 25,920 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 11/18/2004	Date: 7/14/2008 9:22:36 PM Author: Dancing Fire Date: 7/14/2008 9:03:15 PM Author: purrfectpear From the time I was 18 to 30 I always dated men considerably older than I (10 to 20 years older). I had absolutely nothing in common with young men and had no interest in 'growing' with them. I was interested in men who were already accomplished in their career, who had completed their education, and who I could learn from. When I was in my 30's the gap was usually smaller (5 to 10 years older). When I was 45 I began dating younger men (in their mid to late 30's). Now at age 55, I just don't bother. I've been there, done that, and have a closet full of T-shirts wow!!! you been around the block a few times. HA!! I think you have too DF!! You start all these threads, makes me go Hmmmm. JK!!! Love to tease you. ETA, I haven't seen this with my friends. I only have two that have divorced and they are marrying within their age group. ____________________________ Piece of cake and a candle. ng gift
Posted: 7/14/2008 9:27:37 PM

P: 7/14/2008 9:45:02 PM
Dancing Fire Ideal Rock Total Posts: 10,227 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 4/3/2004	Date: 7/14/2008 9:26:03 PM Author: purrfectpear You have no idea can i get a copy of your diary? it is always harder to find a "mind clean" stone than a eye clean stone.
Posted: 7/14/2008 9:45:02 PM

P: 7/14/2008 10:18:37 PM
DMBsGirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,583 Last Post: 10/3/2009 Member Since: 9/29/2006	i have one friend who married a guy 14 yrs older than her, other than that everyone else is no more than 4 or 5 years apart from their husbands/fiances.
Posted: 7/14/2008 10:18:37 PM

P: 7/15/2008 8:32:36 AM
somehowcollide Ideal Rock Total Posts: 830 Last Post: 6/22/2009 Member Since: 4/22/2008	Date: 7/13/2008 11:40:58 AM Author: strmrdr I see the trend going the other way. more cases of the woman being older. I've got to attest to the same, at least for young professionals. I'm in my early twenties and I know of at least four very serious relationships with an older woman, younger man (married, engaged or living together). F24/M23, F23/M22, F23/M22, F25/M23, F28/M27. And my best friend just started dating a boy who is four years younger than her! Granted, the age differences aren't very drastic but I still find it to be pretty refreshing. I am getting tired of the "sugar daddy" cliche, and us ladies need to find us some young, virile boys, no ? I know a man who is a diamond cutter. He mows the lawn at Yankee Stadium.
Posted: 7/15/2008 8:32:36 AM

P: 7/15/2008 9:33:27 AM
Irishgrrrl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,338 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 6/3/2008	Hee hee hee! I always tease DH that I must be a "cougar" . . . I'm five months and three days older than he is! LOL! ~Emm "Goodness had nothing to do with it, dearie." ~ Mae West
Posted: 7/15/2008 9:33:27 AM

P: 7/15/2008 11:45:48 AM
vespergirl Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,942 Last Post: 11/24/2009 Member Since: 1/29/2007	My husband is 5 years older than me, and about that same age difference is true of most of my friends. That said, I used to like dating older (10 - 15 years older than me) before I met my husband, but even though he was on the "young" side for me, I liked him the best ;)
Posted: 7/15/2008 11:45:48 AM

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