The half your age plus seven rule - for guys. Does anyone else think like this?
Basically, a unofficial rule in dating, but one I believe in for relationships. As I get older I plan on following it closely. With my looks, I think I will maintain my peak until my early 40's, after which I will not be competitive enough in the dating market against younger guys. I am 23, that gives me a good 17-22 years of dating women who are also in their primes (their 20's), with the half plus seven rule the end of my (realistically) dating years would be 45 with which it would be acceptable to be going out with a 29 year old woman.
In terms of lifestyle I have never really drank alcohol, I don't smoke or anything like that. I follow a strict gym and diet regimen and like to take care of the skin in particular.
Why do I consider these things? Because quite simply, I enjoy being a bachelor, my biggest fear is being chained down to a life which takes away my freedom. I don't want to be one of those typical tied down family men until I am nearly an old man. I am too vain for that. I want my toys, my freedom to travel the world doing whatever I want.
In terms of lifestyle I have never really drank alcohol, I don't smoke or anything like that. I follow a strict gym and diet regimen and like to take care of the skin in particular.
Why do I consider these things? Because quite simply, I enjoy being a bachelor, my biggest fear is being chained down to a life which takes away my freedom. I don't want to be one of those typical tied down family men until I am nearly an old man. I am too vain for that. I want my toys, my freedom to travel the world doing whatever I want.
(edited 9 years ago)
No, I don't think age matters. I think it comes down to clicking with someone, having a certain balance of similarities and differences and a commitment to overcoming whatever obstacles you might need to.
And if you want to be free / get around then why should it matter at all?
Passion.
And if you want to be free / get around then why should it matter at all?
Passion.
Original post by Mankytoes
See, you have asked a question in the title, but I feel you more just want to write about yourself.
'Does anyone else think like this?' does sort of imply that the OP is going to share their opinion on the matter though.
Original post by Mankytoes
See, you have asked a question in the title, but I feel you more just want to write about yourself.
Nah, I am thinking more along the lines of "Am I going to be labelled as a paedophile or sexual miscreant?" for my views.
Original post by Mankytoes
See, you have asked a question in the title, but I feel you more just want to write about yourself.
Yea, I was waiting for the punch line. Your post has very little to do with the thread title, OP.
Original post by jam277
Why does every post made by an ff member out of ff turn into misc thread part 3.
Anyway yeah i follow this rule. Although I'd go for a 17 year old, I've just turned 21 so it breaks the boundaries a bit but in a year it will look fine and dandy.
Anyway yeah i follow this rule. Although I'd go for a 17 year old, I've just turned 21 so it breaks the boundaries a bit but in a year it will look fine and dandy.
I didn't choose the misc thread life mate, it chose me.
The simple answer is No. I'd consider basing my choice of mate on whether it coincides with a social norm to be weakness. I'd go anybody from 18+ at any age i think (though i'd hope to be happily married by my late 30's.
Though i must admit that as a coincidence it does work quite well in encompassing the likely range that people fit into.
Though i must admit that as a coincidence it does work quite well in encompassing the likely range that people fit into.
Original post by Arkasia
'Does anyone else think like this?' does sort of imply that the OP is going to share their opinion
on the matter though.
on the matter though.
Yeah, but why is he telling us his skincare standards?
Original post by Tom_Ford
Nah, I am thinking more along the lines of "Am I going to be labelled as a paedophile or sexual miscreant?" for my views.
Well no one who isn't a total moron would call you a peadophile. Trying to shag girls in their twenties when you're forty might seem a bit desperate and creepy though.
I just don't really see why you'd plan your life that far ahead. I felt a few years ago that I wanted to remain single until at least my mid twenties, but then I met a girl I fell in love with. Single life can be really fun, but if you meet the right girl you can always change your mind. Who wants life to be predictable?
I'm 20, my boyfriend's in his 30s. Age is irrelevant. All that matters is that you get on well and you like each other.
Original post by Vixen47
I'm 20, my boyfriend's in his 30s. Age is irrelevant. All that matters is that you get on well and you like each other.
Your sig describes almost every episode of house.
Haha, I was like "**** that, I'm 26, I wouldn't go under 20", then realised what a tit I was.
Original post by Tom_Ford
Basically, a unofficial rule in dating, but one I believe in for relationships. As I get older I plan on following it closely. With my looks, I think I will maintain my peak until my early 40's, after which I will not be competitive enough in the dating market against younger guys. I am 23, that gives me a good 17-22 years of dating women who are also in their primes (their 20's), with the half plus seven rule the end of my (realistically) dating years would be 45 with which it would be acceptable to be going out with a 29 year old woman.
In terms of lifestyle I have never really drank alcohol, I don't smoke or anything like that. I follow a strict gym and diet regimen and like to take care of the skin in particular.
Why do I consider these things? Because quite simply, I enjoy being a bachelor, my biggest fear is being chained down to a life which takes away my freedom. I don't want to be one of those typical tied down family men until I am nearly an old man. I am too vain for that. I want my toys, my freedom to travel the world doing whatever I want.
In terms of lifestyle I have never really drank alcohol, I don't smoke or anything like that. I follow a strict gym and diet regimen and like to take care of the skin in particular.
Why do I consider these things? Because quite simply, I enjoy being a bachelor, my biggest fear is being chained down to a life which takes away my freedom. I don't want to be one of those typical tied down family men until I am nearly an old man. I am too vain for that. I want my toys, my freedom to travel the world doing whatever I want.
I think it is a good rule which at least prevents you being battered to death by an angry Dad or from becoming a laughing stock with your mates. It ensures the age gap is such that your level of maturity is the same and people admire your prowess rather than being disgusted.
The lifestyle you suggest might be fun for a while but watch out for the future. I know a guy who has had a lot of fun as a 'rolling stone' and now in his late 40s is talking about 'the one that got away' and trying to find a twentsomething willing to bear his children. I wouldn't want to be there.
This is literally the most digusting thing i've ever read on here in a while.
1) Why would you want to plan your life out like that?
2) Who the f* has time to sit down and do those calculations?
3) What happened to dating someone your OWN age?
4) The fact that you will be deliberately aiming for someone in their 20s when you're in you're 40s is sickening- you obviously watch too much porn
5) What makes you think that any 20 year old would want to be with a 40 year old?
6) You carry on with a f*cked up attitude like that you're not gunna find ANYONE to be with.
1) Why would you want to plan your life out like that?
2) Who the f* has time to sit down and do those calculations?
3) What happened to dating someone your OWN age?
4) The fact that you will be deliberately aiming for someone in their 20s when you're in you're 40s is sickening- you obviously watch too much porn
5) What makes you think that any 20 year old would want to be with a 40 year old?
6) You carry on with a f*cked up attitude like that you're not gunna find ANYONE to be with.
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