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Getting used to age differences...

  • 28-08-2009 10:36am
    #1
    LegacyUser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 166,026 ✭✭✭✭


    So Im a 19 year old male, and Im finding it hard to get used to the fact that girls my age are starting to see older men as possible 'targets' for want of a better word. Not that they couldnt when they were younger, but its more socially acceptable now Id feel.

    My problem is I get this really weird feeling when I think of older men hitting on girls my age (including my own girlfriend who works in a busy pub and gets hit on all the time by older guys).
    Has anyone else ever felt this way when they were 19?

    I know that we're all adults now and allowed and stuff, but Im curious about this feeling that comes up in me when I think of it. Even thinking of guys who are 23,24 being with or trying to get with my age girls gives this feeling.

    Considering Ill be that age in 4 years, its really confusing me what the hell this feeling is. Jealously, insecurity maybe?


    Anyone care to give an opinion on it?
    Thanks


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  • #2
    Porkpie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 717 ✭✭✭Porkpie


    It's true, some girls that age do go for guys in their twenties, even thirties. They want fellas that are more mature. When I was 19 I was a bit of an eejit and had little luck with women. A lot of guys this age are the same. But I see plenty of girls that age going out with guys their own age - look at all the people that hook up in college. I think it depends. If you're a decent level headed guy who has something to offer these 19 year olds then IMO you stand just as much chance as a 29 year old.

    I'm 29 and there are no 19 year olds running after me unfortunately :D


  • #3
    VaioCruiser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 750 ✭✭✭VaioCruiser


    ageboy wrote: »
    So Im a 19 year old male, and Im finding it hard to get used to the fact that girls my age are starting to see older men as possible 'targets' for want of a better word. Not that they couldnt when they were younger, but its more socially acceptable now Id feel.

    My problem is I get this really weird feeling when I think of older men hitting on girls my age (including my own girlfriend who works in a busy pub and gets hit on all the time by older guys).
    Has anyone else ever felt this way when they were 19?

    I know that we're all adults now and allowed and stuff, but Im curious about this feeling that comes up in me when I think of it. Even thinking of guys who are 23,24 being with or trying to get with my age girls gives this feeling.

    Considering Ill be that age in 4 years, its really confusing me what the hell this feeling is. Jealously, insecurity maybe?


    Anyone care to give an opinion on it?
    Thanks

    You are in a period of your life where age is the key factor in everything you see about another person.

    As you get older you will realise that age is a minor issue and even a totally irrelevant issue.

    When I was 22 I dated a lady of 32 (as well as girls of my own age). When I was 45 and separated, I dated a girl of 28 followed by a girl of 39.

    This 'focus' on age will pass...


    All the best


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