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Wait, why do 18yo call people at 30yo as "old enough to be my dad"?

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The weird thing is that I have had a lot of young girls (18-22ish) say, "you're not old!" whenever I have said that I was to them, mainly jokingly. I'm 31, and they knew how old I was.

"of course I don't have snapchat, I'm an old man"
"you're not old!"
 
I'm 22 and I don't think I'd want anything to do with an 18 year old. I'm an idiot now but I guarantee I'm better off than I was when I was 18. I wouldn't take it personally op. You're dodging a bullet
 
I see this sometimes on dating sites (even some 25 year olds who think 30 is way too old) but it's not the attitude of every girl. I wouldn't get too riled up by it.

Generally speaking though (Age/2)+7 is a good rule to go by. Regardless there are 18/19 year old girls out there who will date dudes in their 30s if that floats your boat.
 
Are you really surprised that there are young girls who don't want to date older men and would rather date young attractive men their own age? Seriously?
 
I see this sometimes on dating sites (even some 25 year olds who think 30 is way too old) but it's not the attitude of every girl. I wouldn't get too riled up by it.

Generally speaking though (Age/2)+7 is a good rule to go by. Regardless there are 18/19 year old girls out there who will date dudes in their 30s if that floats your boat.

So I should be dating 23/24 year old guys.
 
Both of my most recent dates were older than me. One was 34 and the other 44 (I'm 29 but was 28 at the time of both). Nothing wrong with tapping some mature tail. :D
 
someone thats 24 is ancient to a 18yo it doesnt matter not like a mid 20's early 30's person would want to listen to someone thats 18 for longer than 45 secs anyway
 
That formula is a bunch of bullshit though and god knows why/how it became the "thing" to make basis off outside of a joking manner.

Indeed. Anything with arbitrary constants without any good reason for that constant is always immediately dubious.

I mean, why "+7?" why not "+10" or "+5" or any other number? It's completely random.
 
Both of my most recent dates were older than me. One was 34 and the other 44 (I'm 29 but was 28 at the time of both). Nothing wrong with tapping some mature tail. :D

well as you age the age difference doesn't matter as much, 18-30 really isn't the same as 28-34 or even 44
 
Are you 30 and trying to date 18 year olds? if I were that young I wouldn't want to date someone over 10 years older than me.
 
Indeed. Anything with arbitrary constants without any good reason for that constant is always immediately dubious.

I mean, why "+7?" why not "+10" or "+5" or any other number? It's completely random.
Because if your 18yo +10 would result in someone older, and +5 would result in 14yo which would probably be frowned upon.
 
Because 18 year olds are thick as a bucket of pig shit. They think that they've reached the apex of all enjoyment and understanding of life, the universe and everything; when in actual fact all they've done is left school and gained the freedom to drink and fuck indiscriminately, despite not being particularly good at either.
 
Because 18 year olds are thick as a bucket of pig shit. They think that they've reached the apex of all enjoyment and understanding of life, the universe and everything; when in actual fact all they've done is left school and gained the freedom to drink and fuck indiscriminately, despite not being particularly good at either.

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or they'd just rather date someone who's around their age
 
well as you age the age difference doesn't matter as much, 18-30 really isn't the same as 28-34 or even 44

What? How so? The 44 year old chick was 16 years older than me. Unless you mean in the sense that 18 year olds are far less mature.
 
Are you really surprised that there are young girls who don't want to date older men and would rather date young attractive men their own age? Seriously?
Being 34, I have a lot more girls ~21-24 hitting on me now, then when I was their age. Of course now I'm in a happy, committed relationship, but it still makes an "old man" feel good. That being said, I don't look 34, and I sure as hell don't act like I am.
 
Because 18 year olds are thick as a bucket of pig shit. They think that they've reached the apex of all enjoyment and understanding of life, the universe and everything; when in actual fact all they've done is left school and gained the freedom to drink and fuck indiscriminately, despite not being particularly good at either.

Perhaps but they are at their peak of physical attractiveness or close to it anyways and that's all that matters at 18.
 
Wait, why do 18yo call people at 30yo as "old enough to be my dad"?

Because to the average 18 year old the concept of being over 30 is unrelatable and mentally is likely to equate someone over 30 as being closer to the age (and demeanor) of their parents than themselves.

In my experience, the reality is that 18 year olds are also terrible at guessing the age of people and will happily hang out or otherwise interact with a 30 year old while they don't know their age.
 
Is there a reason this thread has so quickly become so shitty? Are all of you hoping to get off with an 18 year old one day?

I think its fairly natural for young people to want to date people their own age, or in their own age group, especially if they are 18 and either still in high school or just into college. Not sure why that is hard to grasp even if a 30 year old isn't quite old enough to "be her dad".
 
Is there a reason this thread has so quickly become so shitty? Are all of you hoping to get off with an 18 year old one day?

I think its fairly natural for young people to want to date people their own age, or in their own age group, especially if they are 18 and either still in high school or just into college. Not sure why that is hard to grasp even if a 30 year old isn't quite old enough to "be her dad".

Could be salt.
 
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or they'd just rather date someone who's around their age

Yeah but the attitude about anyone over 30 being ancient is what I was responding to.

Is there a reason this thread has so quickly become so shitty? Are all of you hoping to get off with an 18 year old one day?

I think its fairly natural for young people to want to date people their own age, or in their own age group, especially if they are 18 and either still in high school or just into college. Not sure why that is hard to grasp even if a 30 year old isn't quite old enough to "be her dad".

Why would I want to get off with an 18 year old? I did that plenty when I was 18, they're shitty in bed, and they never have any money so you can't go anywhere cool and have to buy all the drinks,
 
Because to the average 18 year old the concept of being over 30 is unrelatable and mentally is likely to equate someone over 30 as being closer to the age (and demeanor) of their parents than themselves.

In my experience, the reality is that 18 year olds are also terrible at guessing the age of people and will happily hang out or otherwise interact with a 30 year old while they don't know their age.
This.

I'm 29 and back in University, and most of the students are indeed 19. If I don't announce my age, most of the people assume I'm the same age as anyone else.

All the girls are pretty much dateable. (I would disclose my age, of course)
 
There's a girl I briefly flirted with who was 19, but once she found out I was 25 the interaction changed completely. She said "Wow you're almost 30!" and my retort was I was halfway through my 20's, but not "almost 30". Ugh. And then she introduced me to her friends as a 30 year old. I don't think I have a chance with her anymore. My age is in her head! I should have lied and said "yes" when she asked if I was 22 years old :/
 
There's a girl I briefly flirted with who was 19, but once she found out I was 25 the interaction changed completely. She said "Wow you're almost 30!" and my retort was I was halfway through my 20's, but not "almost 30". Ugh. And then she introduced me to her friends as a 30 year old. I don't think I have a chance with her anymore. My age is in her head! I should have lied and said "yes" when she asked if I was 22 years old :/

The ideal answer is always "Wow, that was a good guess". You didn't lie, she assumes she is right, problem solved.
 
I doubt that would change anything once she finds out

Assuming it ever even comes up again, by that stage at least she has probably got to know you and can make more informed decisions based on your actual personality rather than her assumptions
 
I don't think you can blame an 18-year-old for not wanting to date someone nearly twice their age.

And aside from the sex, what does an 18-year-old really have to offer you? A dinner date where she spends 30% of the time playing with her cell phone?
 
There's a girl I briefly flirted with who was 19, but once she found out I was 25 the interaction changed completely. She said "Wow you're almost 30!" and my retort was I was halfway through my 20's, but not "almost 30". Ugh. And then she introduced me to her friends as a 30 year old. I don't think I have a chance with her anymore. My age is in her head! I should have lied and said "yes" when she asked if I was 22 years old :/

She just sounds like a moron.
 
Hmmmm....when I was 18, I'd figure 40 to be "old", not 30. Most pro athletes are hovering around 30*

*too lazy to verify
 
Hah, dude, I just turned 39, and seriously, you don't want anyone younger than 30. Sure, the sex MIGHT (and that's a giant fucking might) be good, but oh dear fuck, the conversation... If you can arrange just to be a fuck-buddy, then great, but otherwise, hah. Move on.

As I get older, 39 and going, I find the best, most desperate sex and fun, is from the 40-43 crowd. Literal shittons of chicks who are divorced, with kids, at that age, that are in their sexual prime. Jump in that pool and you'll be swimming.
 
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