Poll | 09/10/2008 12:00 am

Would you date a man substantially younger than you?

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Frank, I just got a new IM abbreviation booklet…. CSG-Chuckle snicker grin BFO—Blinding flash of the obvious DQMOT-Don’t quote me on this FYA- For your amusement AFAIK- As far as I know A/S/L- Age, sex, location. [WHAT??!] LOL CFN-Ciao for now MHBFU-My heart bleeds for you. [that may be a little cold if your friend just IM’d that ran over their cat…in that case add… :-( but don’t add the kitty ears…that’ll make them feel worse {^I^} TAFN- That’s all for now. LB-Lunch break IM between astronauts in outer space back and overweight NASA operator they previously dissed. Apollo 18: “HWHAP” NASA: “LBCB@1PM” Apollo 18: “911!” NASA: “2B4U” Apollo 18: “PLS!!” NASA: “CFN!” Apollo 18: ” “

By No Kill and Drill Palin on 09/10/2008 2:20 am

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Oh, No!!!! Please, Frank, have pity! don’t use them, I have enough problems with the simple ones. To Josie: Good questions–keep asking them. Re: Other question: Been married for thirty-six years to a man thirteen years younger––in many ways he’s older than I am and always has been. I’m an extremely lucky woman to have , in my estimation, one of the best of all possible men. I’ve had relationships with older men, younger men and men the same age as I was and each has its advantages and disadvantages.

By phyllis Doyle Pepe on 09/10/2008 8:41 am

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Phyllis—just for you though I rather like BFo amd MHBFU—-Ok won’t use ‘em Phylly lol

By Frank Peterson on 09/10/2008 10:41 am

Are you kidding? If I was unattached, I’d be happy to date someone much younger than I am.

By Sam Mirando on 09/10/2008 3:02 am

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I have gone out with men 27 & 29 years of age; I am 42. Let’s just say, they are generally very impressed because they don’t think you look your age, and they are kind and really want to impress you, however, really at the end of the day, I like men closer to my age, though most of them seem to be married.

By Saida Latigue on 09/10/2008 6:33 am

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My husband is five years younger than I, but that doesn’t amount to a hill of beans when you’re 50ish. The generational considerations are important to me. I want my partner to be, for the most part, at the same point in life as I am. But that’s just me. Hey, whatever works!

By Susan B on 09/10/2008 10:53 am

Dated several guys back before I remarried at 39, they were in mid-twenties. A lot of fun. Nowadays a little too busy taking care of husband.

By Sandbee (FB) 54 on 09/10/2008 6:37 am

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I have been married for 26 years and together almost 30 and my husband is 12 years younger than I;0)

By Doc's girl Hopkins on 09/10/2008 6:50 am

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I married a man younger then me…

By thatsoutherngirl k on 09/10/2008 7:29 am

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Yes I did, 26 years ago. He is 8 years younger than me which isn’t a really big difference but people still look at me funny when they find out I’m 8 years older than him but I didn’t care then and I don’t care now. He’s my best friend and we’ve had some good times over the years and even tho we are older and can’t really do some of the things we use to, we still have fun on the back porch in the evenings with our cold beers or bloody marys and chatting about our day, news, grandkids, whatever.

By Vicki M on 09/10/2008 7:31 am

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Been there, done that. It was just what I needed coming out of a 16 year marriage that rendered me both physically and emotionally dead. Looking back I suppose we both knew it was a short ride but we had fun, respected each other and learned to appreciated our difference in years and life experiences. I still visit with his mom when I see her and always ask how her bad boy is! I am very comfortable with men of all ages but prefer my own generation for a life partner. Raye Ann

By central coast cabin home on 09/10/2008 9:05 am

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I’ve been married 45 years to a man 3 years younger than me. He is my best friend, my beloved, and a great father to our sons and a wonderful grandfather to our only grandchild, a boy 11. If you can find a really good man, no matter how much younger than you he might be, go for it!! We hope we make it to our Golden Wedding anniversary..we are both still going strong, so, so far, so good.

By G T on 09/10/2008 9:13 am

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I don’t see a problem, especially if he is a gentleman and mature enough to be in a relationship.

By Brooklyn Gal on 09/10/2008 9:15 am

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I marked “other” as for now “substantially younger” would just be to young! I’m 44 so if we’re talking 15 years… no way.. no 29 year old lol!!! But.. when I’m 54 if we’re talking a 39 year old sure! The 71 year old good friend I spoke about on another thread this morning… she’s been dating a 53 year old for the last year and having a blast. so sure… someday i would. Just not now!

By Chrome Toe on 09/10/2008 9:55 am