When is a girl too young?

I think I'm finally starting to not feel very young anymore. I'm 25 and feel like I can't be messing with a certain age group anymore. At 24, I felt just fine, I knew I was hitting that "can't date a 20 yo ceiling" but I wasn't quite there at 24, but now I think I've hit that ceiling.

What are your thoughts on an acceptable age difference?

 

(her age/2)+7 = okay

Though, for me personally, I used that as a general "I can sleep with her". Personally, more than 4-5 years younger than me is kinda weird to be dating, unless she's a badass. I've only come across one of those (she was 19 when I was 25).

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There's nothing wrong with going after youthful women... it's been wonderful for me at least

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If they're in a bar they're game IMO. But if you're talking relationship, you might want to find someone a little closer...

But I don't know, this past weekend the girls were either definitely not of age, or my "in the bar" rule no longer applies.

 
woodywoodford:

If they're in a bar they're game IMO. But if you're talking relationship, you might want to find someone a little closer...

I would go by that rule, except I knew too many 15/16/17 year olds going to the bar/club. Jailbait is not cool

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pacman007:

This chick is 21 and is so damn sexy, I almost felt guilty hitting on after I found out her age. Getting older sucks man.

Are you kidding? Hit that. I've got a year on you and I'd go for it if I was interested. Up to you though

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crackjack:
pacman007:

This chick is 21 and is so damn sexy, I almost felt guilty hitting on after I found out her age. Getting older sucks man.

Never heard of the rule of 7. I personally follow the 3 forward, 5 back rule. If you're 25 and she's 21, if I were you I'd would most definitely attempt to hit that.

That rule doesn't scale properly.

I'm closer to age 50 than age 20. If I was single, my guideline would basically be (reproductive years, min 25).

 
SirTradesaLot:
crackjack:
pacman007:

This chick is 21 and is so damn sexy, I almost felt guilty hitting on after I found out her age. Getting older sucks man.

Never heard of the rule of 7. I personally follow the 3 forward, 5 back rule. If you're 25 and she's 21, if I were you I'd would most definitely attempt to hit that.

That rule doesn't scale properly.

I'm closer to age 50 than age 20. If I was single, my guideline would basically be (reproductive years, min 25).

To each his (or her) own I suppose. Course IMO any age gap 10+ starts to make me feel like a creeper. By that rule, at 40 anyone 27 and up is fair game. I suppose it depends if you use it for relationships or one-night-stand scenarios.

 
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crackjack:
SirTradesaLot:
crackjack:
pacman007:

This chick is 21 and is so damn sexy, I almost felt guilty hitting on after I found out her age. Getting older sucks man.

Never heard of the rule of 7. I personally follow the 3 forward, 5 back rule. If you're 25 and she's 21, if I were you I'd would most definitely attempt to hit that.

That rule doesn't scale properly.

I'm closer to age 50 than age 20. If I was single, my guideline would basically be (reproductive years, min 25).

To each his (or her) own I suppose. Course IMO any age gap 10+ starts to make me feel like a creeper. By that rule, at 40 anyone 27 and up is fair game. I suppose it depends if you use it for relationships or one-night-stand scenarios.

Maybe my rules unclear. Reproductive years are probably between 13-45ish. I'm saying my age range guidelines would be between 25-45 (all reproductive years with a minimum of 25 y/o) and I'm 36. You think that's weird? Interesting.

The 10+ year gap doesn't make sees to me, especially at the extremes. (20 y/o or 80 y/o, for instance)

 
pacman007:

Yeah, this girl isn't the smash and dash type. She's actually pretty sexy. The type of girl you'd wine and dine and have conversations with.

Good insight though, I didn't know of all these rules, seems like I fall within all of the parameters.

Yeah bro. Gotta make sure nothing you're doing is taboo, right?
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RustyFork:
pacman007:

Yeah, this girl isn't the smash and dash type. She's actually pretty sexy. The type of girl you'd wine and dine and have conversations with.

Good insight though, I didn't know of all these rules, seems like I fall within all of the parameters.

Yeah bro. Gotta make sure nothing you're doing is taboo, right?

hah. I was just trying get some perspective from fellow monkeys.

 

Acceptable age difference? I'd say that, barring statutory rape considerations, 60 years sounds about right. Hugh Hefner's new bride is 60 years his junior and look how happy they are.

Also age is just a meaningless number. Every person has a different growth trajectory. Some people coming at age and become thoughtful, responsible adults very early on while others never really grow up. I would focus on other factors like any interests in common, goals in life etc rather than just a single data taken out of context.

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Under 18 is too young in most states. But if you factor in the typical 1-2 month lead time, you may as well try to steal a base or at least inch off of first.

Once you get into your mid 30s, it turns into the "do you look old enough to be their dad" rule. Be safe, take it as a 14ish year age difference or just use it as motivation to look younger.

 
prospie:

If she's old enough to bleed, she's old enough to fertilize my seed

except that you're fertilizing her seed. A for effort though.

My drinkin' problem left today, she packed up all her bags and walked away.
 

I've heard quite a few girls in their early 20's say that they are attracted to men in their late 20's / early 30's. If it isn't creepy for them then it shouldn't be creepy for you.

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pacman007:

I think I'm finally starting to not feel very young anymore. I'm 25 and feel like I can't be messing with a certain age group anymore. At 24, I felt just fine, I knew I was hitting that "can't date a 20 yo ceiling" but I wasn't quite there at 24, but now I think I've hit that ceiling.

What are your thoughts on an acceptable age difference?

18+ is legal. So 18+. Welcome to freedom.

 
DCDepository:
pacman007:

I think I'm finally starting to not feel very young anymore. I'm 25 and feel like I can't be messing with a certain age group anymore. At 24, I felt just fine, I knew I was hitting that "can't date a 20 yo ceiling" but I wasn't quite there at 24, but now I think I've hit that ceiling.

What are your thoughts on an acceptable age difference?

18+ is legal. So 18+. Welcome to freedom.

Yah they do porn at 18 hahaha.

 
brandon st randy:

Acceptable age difference? I'd say that, barring statutory rape considerations, 60 years sounds about right. Hugh Hefner's new bride is 60 years his junior and look how happy they are.

Also age is just a meaningless number. Every person has a different growth trajectory. Some people coming at age and become thoughtful, responsible adults very early on while others never really grow up. I would focus on other factors like any interests in common, goals in life etc rather than just a single data taken out of context.

I don't think it's about how many years younger SHE is as much as how many millions richer HE is. He decides to consistently afford young chicks. That's his swagger. You're right about age being a meaningless number, but let's not fool ourselves - a girl needs an incentive to be with a guy who could have been her grandfather before she was even conceived.

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If there isn't, play in the mud

Just to clarify, you're advocating that someone should PIITB of 11 year olds? I don't think you're going to get a lot of supporters on that one.
 
SirTradesaLot:
CRE:
Redo:

If there's grass in the field, play ball.

If there isn't, play in the mud

Just to clarify, you're advocating that someone should PIITB of 11 year olds? I don't think you're going to get a lot of supporters on that one.

Girls mature earlier these days. Hormones in milk and all that. I'm talking like 9

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