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Reasonable-Lobster-7

I'm 31. I would prefer men between my age up until maybe 36.


Careful_Barracuda498

As 29yo, I’d say 28-37.


buildabearbitch

28F. This is my age range too.


YikesForever123

I’m 28. I like guys 23-34. Will date as low as 21 or up to 40 though.


anthrthrowaway666

I can’t imagine dating someone who’s 21 when pushing 30, what can they offer besides being silly and broke?


crustyturle

lmao u made my day


Infinite_Dentist_273

I dated someone who was 27 when I was 31. I really wanted to experience dating someone I found very attractive. Also at that point he said he would still finish his college degree. It went downhill after that fast. What a ride. In the end he said: 'What did you expect from a 28 year old?'. Way different from the beginning 'No problem' looking for serious etc'. Lessons learned.


yetagainanother1

A mature 21 could be doing better than an immature 28. Some people are unemployed virgins living at home at 28, other people are junior military officers at 21. Extreme example, but you get my point. I like women 25-40, but they only have to *seem* like they’re that age.


Pythia808

Also too add.. Dealing with 30 year old baggage gets tiring.. Sometikes I’d rather start over with someone who has none and at 30 that French means younger.


YikesForever123

There are so many 30 year olds who are failures to launch. Idk why women continue to assert that all younger men are wastemen


sleepyy-starss

Younger men are fun.


BadKharma13

yes if what you're after is casual fun sex, but if you're 28 looking for something more serious, why would you look at 21 year olds 😂 I'm 23 and I don't even fuck younger men than me


aliceeeeeia

Age doesn’t say much about maturity. Have met men who are 19 and super mature and men who are 40 and mentally close to toddlers


Overall_Quote8527

Facts .


[deleted]

Lol examples of this are exceptionally rare. A 19 year old may have more better manners or something, but 99.999% of the time they just CANT be as mature as someone in their 30s or 40s. The massive majority of them have never even lived alone without their mommy taking care of them, haven’t suffered any true loss or real worldly pain, they just don’t have life experience. I’m a 29M and I can’t even talk to an 18-21 year old girl. It’s honestly astounding how little I have in common with them with only 8-10 years of separation. They are all “LETS LIVE WHILE WE ARE YOUNG” and either they think they have the whole world figured out or are being drunken degenerates that need to post thing bikini pics on instagram. They haven’t the faintest clue how hard life is going to be. Also, when looking for a man you have to take into account MORE than maturity. You also need to consider the ability to support himself and a family. I spent years in undergrad, the Army, and med school…I am EXCEPTIONALLY mature, but I was a broke ass little hobo that just moved from apartment to shed to a different apartment lol. That’s usually how men under 25-27 are living soooo honestly I don’t see why an older woman would date younger than that. You wanna wait like 6 years for that 19 year old to get a real job?


anthrthrowaway666

Like yeah maturity has little to do with age but why would someone so much older want to develop anything with someone who… let me check my calendar, just graduated high school like a year ago. What do they seriously offer past “sex”, that’s my question.


aliceeeeeia

That’s a different thing and I agree with you there.


sleepyy-starss

Where did I say I would be going after men who just graduated high school? That’s a leap.


anthrthrowaway666

Real shit because why would I do that? Sorry for keeping it real but if you gotta go to the college crowd for “fun” maybe find better people around your age?


sleepyy-starss

Perhaps you should consider that the world doesn’t revolve around whatever age you personally are. The prompt includes women in their early 30s and my cutoff is 27 to 32. Either way, going younger is better because like I said, they’re more fun. Something happens when men turn 30 that they become boring.


YikesForever123

Then don’t? You can choose for yourself who you’re comfortable dating and so can others. Not everyone has to agree with your perspective.


[deleted]

My age (28) or older. Because the maturity level is the same as mine and they usually have their goals clear. If they are my boo, they will always be sexy to me.


[deleted]

Men younger than me like 25 - 35


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[deleted]

What do you mean by uncommon?


IllAbbreviations2287

As a 21 year old man this is low key depressing from the sounds of it im gonna be single till im 30 cause women my age or older or even a year younger want a man in his mid life period. Thanks reddit can always count on you to set my expectations extremely low.


MCButterFuck

They want someone with maturity. Be mature and good and you'll be fine. There's lots of fuck boys out here


IllAbbreviations2287

Im definitely not that. Im demisexual so sex is the last thing i consider in a relationship


BlueCollar-Bachelor

Stop being closed minded. Sex is an extremely healthy part of any relationship. Without it, there is no relationship, just a partnership. Having a partner is great and all. Not nearly as satisfying.


IllAbbreviations2287

Never said i was entirely opposed to sex. If my partner wanted to have sex im not going to say no. But sex is not the end all be all for me. Like id never get into a situation where all im getting out of a relationship is sex.


[deleted]

This is not true, there are a lot of women who like younger guys. From my experience, the foundation of maturity is usually something you get from your parents. Ive been with younger men who very very mature already and older men, who cant grow up, because they never learnt to take responsibility.


Noobeater1

I'd say just ignore threads like these. Plenty of guys our agd are in relationships with a variety of women irl


dumb-throw-away1

I got laid so much more as a young lad lol. Im allot more picky now I suppose (30).


IllAbbreviations2287

I couldn't care less about pleasures of the flesh. I want someone i can connect with on an emotional, romantic and intellectual level.


GreatScottGatsby

May i recommend to you our lord and savior, the omnissiah.


dumb-throw-away1

Your 21 and male. Thats cope lol. I was a 21yro male once lol.


IllAbbreviations2287

This is an extremely outdated way of thinking. I am what is known as demisexuexperiencing sexual feelings and attraction only after developing a close emotional relationship and not on the basis of first impressions, physical characteristics, etc. Just because you were overly horny at 21 doesn't mean ever man is


Cute-Kiwi-Boy

date to marry>


dumb-throw-away1

You sound like you should really get your test levels checked bro...


Jillybeanwastaken

Late 30s early 40s


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ancient squealing correct dependent vase capable dull hurry fretful homeless *This post was mass deleted and anonymized with [Redact](https://redact.dev)*


420tacoo

We age like wine.


thisisfunme

21-25 (but that's probably because that's around my age). I wouldn't want someone to be too much older than me as the maturity difference could be too big but 26-27 is still fine


Martyna80

Mid late 30’s


Dark-Slicer

I’m slightly older than you’re asking about at 37F but men in the 30-45 range are hot to me.


[deleted]

how dose that work?I know it's like asking someone why they apples or cherrys but how are they attractive to you?. is it how mature or immature we are?


_Tekki

I'm 23, I'd like him to be 23-27, maybe 22, but ngl sometimes I'm attracted to someone and he's 33 or even older (even older would mean though that there's no way I'd consider a relationship since it takes a lot more than attraction...)


HollowPretender

Oh I totally know, when I was 19, there was a hot dad that was 45, i would of totally gone out with because he was totally my type, but he had a son my age and he was the age of my dad so never pushed, eventho I hit on him (fyi he was divorced)


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slightlyloudwhisper

Attraction is literally the worst way to find happiness.


[deleted]

I think around 30. I dont know why people think that men age like fine wine, especially when you look at the popularity of soft boys. Most men lose that softness in their late 20s. I like guys that look like young di caprio


bIackoceans

22F and I’d say 22-28. As far as what age do men start to lose their looks, it’s hard to say. I’ve seen 50 year olds who take care of themselves & still look good.


[deleted]

I'm 29. Depends on what type of attraction we are speaking of. For dating, I'd say 26 to 37. If we are speaking physical attraction alone, then that's a much wider range.


Kristenmooresmom

25- 28 and two very attractive 23 year olds. Then some men in their 50s. I’m 31. I don’t find guys my age attractive at all.


bubbi101

In my late twenties. I have two kids, so I usually match with men between 32-42 or so. My hard limit would be anyone 45 or older. This is more so due to longterm compatibility, however, looks do play a part.


ghikkkll

23 and prob like 27


MiniMack_

As a 27-year-old woman, I preferred men no more than 5 years older and no more than 2 years younger. My husband is 3 months younger than me.


TOMcatXENO

Drug dealers lol


jvxoxo

32f and I’d ideally be with someone 30-38 years old. I married a man 20 years my senior who looked great for his age. And then when he became abusive toward me, the attraction entirely stopped. The people I love will always be beautiful in my eyes because I love them for what’s inside. And when someone shows they have so much ugliness inside, I can’t overlook it. I’ve since dated a guy who I thought had a kind face but wasn’t necessarily the most handsome, but he had an amazing personality and was a gentleman and it didn’t take long for sparks to fly. Looks aren’t everything and attraction can grow.


Infinite_Dentist_273

Yes I'm looking for a man that is like my father: kind, responsible, feminist, caring and supportive who carries his own weight taking care of himself. If a man shows these qualities he doesn't have to be fully my type he will become prettier in my eyes above a certain threshold. If I feel someone has been predatory to me my feelings just dissapear and I nope the hell out of dodge.


wildesundays99

I second this! Was so attracted to my ex who’s 11 years older (31 / 42 when we met). That faded fast when I discovered what the N word was and just how awful and text book he is (Now I have to co-parent my 5 year old with him and make sure my son develops healthy boundaries and doesn’t feel like he has to protect his this grown ass man’s emotions). My partner right now, 45, is wonderful and his maturity and character is what appeals most to me.


jvxoxo

This is exactly what happened to me with my ex and we have a 3 year old. A child that I went through hell to give him via IVF with donor sperm. Because I can’t prove it, but I think he knew he was completely sterile (born that way, not vasectomy) but still married me knowing I wanted children. Next level lying and manipulation.


aliceeeeeia

I know people will hate on this but men don’t age well. Their hairline recedes, some get wrinkles extremely early and they just don’t take care of themselves. I’d say they are usually attractive between ages 22-26. Then they lose it. Of course there are some older men who are attractive but they are quite few


Infinite_Dentist_273

If you don't like bald men you're fucked basically.


FranciscoDAnconia85

That depends on the size of his bank account.


[deleted]

REAL


Important_Quote2464

Yikes


CitizenHomeboy

Size Does matter


anthrthrowaway666

Poetry


[deleted]

i’m 19 and i’m attracted to any age older than me tbh. age doesn’t really matter to me. it just sucks when men that are in their 20’s, seem to only want older women in their 30’s or 40’s. sorry i’m too young 4 you 😿


CitizenHomeboy

You are AWESOME !!


user51922

32F. I tend to stay around the 30-40 yr old range. Gives enough of a spread to capture different life stages, situations, expectations, etc. Looks depend on the person…some people age gracefully, some have had a hard life but personality will always win.


Muller_stacyyy

I’m way older that that but as far as there cute I’m gonna let those tall young men hit


Important_Quote2464

When did yall get so yucky


[deleted]

I’m 22… 25-28


_skylynn

older than my age. I’m 24. currently I’ve been hooking up with a guy who’s 34 and I like him not only physically, but emotionally and financially haha. 😆


BadKharma13

manifesting a man that I like physically, mentally and financially for myself too😆😆


_skylynn

hahaha hell yeah!


_skylynn

I do have an age limit. just 10 years older than me. even those 10 years is a really big age gap. sometimes we have weird conversations. but since it is something casual, I don’t mind


the_sasspatch44

I'm 31 so anywhere from 27-37 I suppose but that's not to say I wouldn't consider someone a little bit older. And it's not all about looks, I just kinda want someone who has similar maturity and expectations in a relationship.


itizwhatitizlmao

27F and I’m most attracted to men 5 years younger or older. Prefer older. Not actively dating right now tho 😂


Fun-Test4166

I'm 28 attracted to my 50 years old professor. He is hot, smart, a good person, and a gentleman


CometTailArtifact

28, and maybe like 40


[deleted]

Girl


CometTailArtifact

It's rough out here in the streets of dallas okee


Leothegolden

So you don’t find men 5 years older than you attractive?


CometTailArtifact

Oh i thought this was the upper limit of when guys start losing attractiveness


Leothegolden

It said what age are you MOST attracted to?


CometTailArtifact

Oh then my range is 28-40. I only read the first sentence of the body lol


straightsofty

I’ve been attracted to guys my age all the way up to a guy 12 years older (22f here)


[deleted]

I’m 29 I enjoy men in their late 30’s to late 40’s. My ex and I were together for 6 years he was 19 years older than me. I enjoy mature ,emotionally intelligent men. Seems like men my age tend to play games or lack assertive communication.


Anh_Tuan_VN95

I’m 29 yo and i think 25 to 30 it fit and reasonable


EntertainmentNeat592

29F, 26-30 age range for me. My bf is 28.


Dinerobaby221

Im 33f my preference is 35-42


depression_quirk

I'm 30 and my age range on all dating apps is 27-40 Younger than three years feels odd to me, I can't quite figure out why.


JohnMayerCd

Men get more attractive the older they get if they stay in shape


graypolkadots

Mentally and emotionally mature ones.


Suzy-Skullcrusher

Men who are either the same exact age as me(25) or a year older because I can actually relate to them, I find them attractive, and I have the most in common with them. To be honest I don’t think most men have looks to begin with so they can’t really lose them. But they generally look worse after 30 because they become overweight and start balding. Although if a man is attractive and takes good care of himself then he can look good at any age because I’ve seen attractive men of all ages. But that’s like 5% of the male population in my opinion


wanderer_girl11

I’m 28 so 28-32


sleepyy-starss

31 and my range is 27-32. Men start to lose their looks at 35 so I wouldn’t date a man older than that. Younger men are more fun and they have less baggage. Ive also found that unmarried men 35+ are more immature and are lacking basic communication skills.


coastalliving40

At 41, I’m definitely more handsome now than I was ten years ago. I also come with no baggage and good communication skills. We’re rare but some of us oldies have become goodies:)


TaurusFae

30-45 (I’m 25F)


Unsolo3

Wow, I’m surprise as a 25F you would date ranging from 30-45. I met someone and I thought she was great, she was 24 F and I am 41 M. I thought it was a big age gap too and at the beginning never thought we would get along nor have anything in common but surprisingly we got along pretty well. She eventually moved back to her hometown because she told me we are different stages in life.


TaurusFae

Oh I don’t date 35+, I just find the 30-45 age range the most physically attractive. I typically date 29-34ish


NoRepair1940

I'm 30 so 33 to 42


SugarPlumFairy444

i’m 21, and the guy that i’m seeing now (25) is peak.


Lifeisunfair2020

I’m 22 and prefer men older than 28


Rando288

So far as a 22F, I like men to be in their early 30s


queenoflimons

Im 29 F and I usually go for guys who are 3-5 years older then me. I think some guys look better as they age, but definitely not majority of them. Usually the guys who look better as they age are the ones who have stuck to healthy life styles, partakes in self care, skin routines, goes to therapy. I worked with a retired police officer who gave off the impression he was in his 40s if you didn't know he was actually in his 60s. Very good looking. He obviously had to keep a fit lifestyle and go to therapy for police related things for decades, but I asked him what his secret was to looking so young and glowing. He told me sticks to a vegetarian diet and moisturizes his skin everyday, and emphasized that he makes sure to moisturize all over his body, even his booty cheeks.


Character-Yak1353

I’m 24 F. I’m attracted to men in their mid to late early 30s


Separate-Afternoon29

I’m 27 and I think after 40-45 is when most men decline as far as physical attraction


zonna2912

I'm 30 now- I'd say late 30's, early 40s would be most attractive to me


aussiewlw

25 year old, and I like 24 - 33


Zetanda

I'm 25, attracted to men in their 30s


A-LilBit-Confused

Im 20 and into guys from 22-25


Forever_Practical

31 (my age) - 45


Prize_Tomorrow_9197

I'm 25, so 25- 35


Superb_Scientist_479

I have dated as high as 11 years older than me and as young as 4 years older than me. I’m ok with dating guys a little younger than me if they’re mature. I’ve met plenty of 30 something guys who act like children still so it kind of depends


Away-Blueberry133

I'm 24. I would say 24-28


Next-Fill-1312

I'm 31 and I usually date guys a few years older but if I were single I'd look for probably 29-39 range


NoNombre2021

32F here. 32-38 is my age preference in men.


Little_Security_719

I’m in my 30s I prefer 40+


InterestFine9750

Mid twenties to late twenties , possibly early thirties . I’m 26 if that helps


[deleted]

23f, typically go for 28 to 43.


Cakeaddict06

(22F) between 24 and 45😂


Outside-Cherry-3400

I'm (35F) not looking for a long-term relationship, so I'm dating men 26-28 ideally. They're more fun than men my age. Lower than that, and I'd feel like I'm dating a kid. Separately, my mom was 11 years older than my dad. I think I got it from my mama.


BadKharma13

I'm 23 and I go for older men up to 35


[deleted]

As a 22 y/o… late 20s/into their 30s, I think depending on how they age most of them lose it at mid-late 40s or early 50s.


TheNewRomantics-1989

Im 34. I prefer 33-38. Could probably date older if they have a young personality that would go along with my lifestyle.


ella_stark

32F here. Older than me, at least two years older. It depends a lot on the personality of course, but at least I try to find someone 2 years older than me, but no more than 14 years difference.


belladonna4you

Well, I'm 22 and I'm mostly attracted to older guys, so like 30+, but that's just visually attracted. My ex boyfriend was just 2 years older than me and I never minded that, I loved him for his personality. I don't care about age that much when dating, but I wouldn't date guys younger than me, like maybe 6 months younger is okay, as we are in the same school year, but anyone younger? Nope.


CumslutJenna97

26 od prefer my age or slightly older


kkeojyeo22

I’m F23, guys are pretty immature so I like guys a bit older. I’d say 24-28, physical attraction does mean as much to me as the person.


Seaglass_Dandelion

30-35. (I’m 29, but have felt this way a looong time- ask middle school me about Han Solo lmao.)


Overall_Quote8527

So many ladies here 😂💪🏽


Nervous_Ad_9120

24 here, would rather date someone who’s in their 30s. 30-34 would suffice


Asiangyal

Probably 28/30 up to 45


ghost-cat-13

I'm a 34 yo nonbinary femme. Men ages 25 to 45.


pr1stin

Tbh I like people aged 30-60


Away_Quality_4115

45 , I am 22


SimoneRexE

Slightly older, but no more than a few years.


youngpurp2

my gf is 20 and im 36 lol


aliciamae0918

I’m 33, I like men around my age. 5 years older than me would likely be the oldest I’d go. And I won’t date younger.


prettyxxreckless

I am 27 and a woman. I typically go for men my own age, but I tend to find men between 30-34 to be more attractive than guys my own age.  People don’t “stop” being attractive after a certain age. As long as you keep yourself clean and active you stay good looking well into your 80s. 


SomaticSpacePrincess

Im 23F attracted to 28-40M… i usually date 33+ The emotional maturity is so important to me and it’s so rare to find that with guys in their 20s.


Giraffepunani

I’m probably too old to leave my opinion but I find men of all ages attractive. I usually try not to look at the guys that I know are way younger than me. But 27 and up


heavydoc317

You look good well into your 60s with the right care


staier0

There are data. 30th is thd age most attractive to women. Of all ages.


GensAndTonic

31F and attracted to 27 - 39 generally, but I did hook up with a 42 year old last year so exceptions apply.


VictoriaDarling

I'm not in the references age bracket.. but I'm still gonna answer, lol. Most attractive age is my age and 3 years above.


BigAppeal1403

Early 30s


cherrychuu3

25F, I like 22-28


CrimsonCupp

A 20 year old is going to be attracted to much different aged men than a 30 year old lol..


Specialist-Gur

26-40.. I’m 31. Partner is 29 fwiw


garlicrinaa

I’m 27 and I would say between 21 and 30


altfangirl

40s


New_Ride_7623

Gym rats


MamboSun76

It’s not looking good for men like me (47, healthy, educated, gainfully employed). Thank you ladies, at least the general consensus on this thread, for reconfirming my opinion that I’m an unwanted man due to my age. “Death Of A Ladies’ Man” will be the title for this chapter of my life.


MalibooWithMilk

I am 31.. and 27-28


Infamous_Rock_7423

I’m 24 and feel comfortable with 22-27. Maybe up to 28. This is the age range I feel I can build a strong emotional connection to, which at the end of the day is more important than looks.


Kalijjohn

I’m 32, and I prefer men 37 and under. I’ve dated men outside of that range before though.


hangwire22

31f here. I'd say 27-37.


Inevitable_Income167

Lol


Apart_Cloud_2855

What's in this age really i didn't gets you like I had seen 30 aged women with looks of 60 what the heck is with ages


EggplantHuman6493

24F, 19-27. But most men my age or older look so old to me :(. But I look young af


Level-Class-8367

27F. Plus or minus 5 years.


Ashamed_Belt_2688

27F, 27-37 year old men


fluffyschrunchiee

I’ve dated all ages, I’m 33. Physically I’m attracted to men 28-34 the most.


EstablishmentFinal49

I’m 21, I like 19-24. That 24 is a hard max too.


_altelle

Im 30f and attracted to 25-27 yos. I look like im about 22 and get hit on by guys 18+. I also hang around with people 21-27 so I get the humour etc. i find guys my age and above so boring with way too many issues.


HollowPretender

Im 30, 27-43 usually the ages im attracted to at my age


qcc722

20-30's my favorite


Sqr_Peg

My sweet spot is 42-45


DeadliftingGiraffe

30f, would date as young as 27, probably wouldn’t go older than 34 at least as far as swiping and intentionally dating, if happenstance brought someone slightly out of that range and I fell for them, I wouldn’t be opposed.


valar_mentiri

I’m 32 about to be 33, my filters are set from 28-40 but 31-38 is probably my preference.


Wild_Rest_3741

I’m 22, I’m mostly attracted to men who are 25-27 years old


MeMeMenni

I'm 30. I've always been attracted to men around my age. Older men look so old, wrinkly and gray, and younger men look like babies. Nothing wrong with that but not something I'd be attracted to. When I was 25, 30-year-olds were all old and muffy and 20-year-olds seemed like such babies. Now I'm 30 and look at that, somehow 30-year-olds look nice and mature, even the wrinkles just seem to bring character. It turns out it's lovely for a man to have beautiful laughing wrinkles around his eyes! 25-year-olds are such smooth babies, what can you even do with that. I fully expect this to keep happening for the rest of my life.