Should difference in age between two consenting adults be an issue?

by Fighting4U Posted 2012/06/16 22:12:47

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Max7 2012/06/16 22:23:32

I Think (Comment)

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It depends upon the two people involved, recently a 47 year old man, "tried" to convince me that he was interested in me, and that age shouldn't be a factor. Well, my youngest child is 51, my grandchildren are in their early, middle and late 30's. I was not able to consent to this age difference, I am 74. I am told that I don't look my age, but I know the real deal. So I guess it depends on what people are looking for, and their take on age. If I came home with a 47 year old dude, I think my kids would want to send me to the funny farm.
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BBCoach 2012/06/20 20:45:24

No

The important word in this questions is ADULTS. If they are adults, there should be no issue at all.

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Carl 2012/06/19 04:52:40

I Think (Comment)

As long as both parties are of legal age

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Fighting4U 2012/06/18 13:54:48

No

Who cares.

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Beat Magnum True Hero 2012/06/18 12:39:33

No

Especially if the "advice" comes from someone who's own relationship (most likely within their own age limit) failed.

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Charles E 2012/06/18 01:18:24

No

As long as both are of legal age go for it.

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Alethia 2012/06/17 19:59:12

No

If it's legal, it ain't none of my business.

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Eania 2012/06/17 17:57:53

I Think (Comment)

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This depends on the situation, and motive.

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nattieaug 2012/06/17 17:54:08

No

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if the two don't have an issue, then why should it be an issue?

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Mark In Irvine 2012/06/17 06:54:31

I Think (Comment)

two consenting adults, both of sound mind? no problem!

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trader 2012/06/17 05:14:16

No

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Numbers are arbitrary.

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maggot4life stay (sic) 2012/06/17 04:09:12

No

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No why it matter to us for its their lives

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wtw 2012/06/17 03:44:01

No

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Why?

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Kasey Jo 2012/06/17 03:15:35

No

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age is just a number

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Don Leuty 2012/06/17 02:48:02

I Think (Comment)

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Only between the adults. None of my business.

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Chaoskingsxz 2012/06/17 01:59:07

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I think that their problem not mine.. but I am cool as with it ...

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Heptarch 2012/06/17 01:55:55

No

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Nope. My fiancee is 14 years my junior.

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beach bum 2012/06/17 01:54:41

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depends how much age

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Fighting4U to beach bum 2012/06/18 00:34:44

What if the Guy is 22 years older than the woman?

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beach bum to Fighting4U 2012/06/18 00:35:40

well if he is over 18 and she is 40, that is their business if he wants a sugar mama...lol

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James 2012/06/17 01:10:42

No

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It's their business; not mine.

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Dave Sawyer ♥ Child of God ♥ 2012/06/16 23:51:53

No

As long as they're both adults.

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Anonymouse BN-0 ~bibbityboo~ 2012/06/16 23:43:53

No

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It's just a bit weird, but there's no issue with it, per se...

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Scott (o)(o) 2012/06/16 23:25:04

No

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18 year old girls with daddy issues apply here ... lol

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Jack 2012/06/16 23:08:25

No

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That depends on what they're doing! ;)
Haha, no, I actually think the age difference is irrelevant.

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☯ ʂıoвнaп ☮ 2012/06/16 22:50:15

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I think it doesn't matter as long as both of the people in the relationship are emotionally capable.

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Dagon 2012/06/16 22:38:56
Anonymo... to Dagon 2012/06/16 23:44:48

Found any takers yet? :P

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Teresa 2012/06/16 22:31:47

No

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My best relationship ever, he was 12 years older than me. Met him at 14, started dating at 16 and living together at 17. Only guy able to make me re-think my ideas about monogamy, marriage, etc., but in the end, life got us apart

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Happy 2012/06/16 22:30:03

No

key words "adult" and "consenting"

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Max7 2012/06/16 22:23:32

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It depends upon the two people involved, recently a 47 year old man, "tried" to convince me that he was interested in me, and that age shouldn't be a factor. Well, my youngest child is 51, my grandchildren are in their early, middle and late 30's. I was not able to consent to this age difference, I am 74. I am told that I don't look my age, but I know the real deal. So I guess it depends on what people are looking for, and their take on age. If I came home with a 47 year old dude, I think my kids would want to send me to the funny farm.

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Dave Sa... to Max7 2012/06/16 23:52:58

Well consent implies mutuality.

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Max7 to Dave Sa... 2012/06/17 04:27:04

I know, but someone younger than my children is a no, no

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Charles E to Max7 2012/06/18 01:25:56

I know a couple where he is early 50 and she is late 80's who have been happily married over 18 years.

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Max7 to Charles E 2012/06/18 15:37:49

That's quite a difference, I am at the age where I've had enough issues of life, I do not know the future, but one thing is for sure, as you began to age, no matter how good you look, your body is constantly telling you that the old grey mare ain't what she use to be. So it becomes mnd blowing when you'e older, look good, but of a different ethnic background and being flattered by a young caucasian male, it's a lot to take in, and deserves serious decision making.

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Catch224u to Max7 2012/06/19 00:56:57

Don't tell the kids.

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Max7 to Catch224u 2012/06/19 01:36:33

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Actually these are not kids in age, we are a close knit family, it would be kind of hard for them not to know, not to mention that the rest of my family would think that I have wigged out!

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Nameless 2012/06/16 22:23:14

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It depends on the people. Legally it is not an issue, but emotionally it very well could be.

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Lerro DeHazel 2012/06/16 22:22:52

No

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TWO CONSENTING ADULTS States Enough . . .

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NarcolepticGoat 2012/06/16 22:20:23

No

but people do talk and make assumptions

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Fighting4U to Narcole... 2012/06/18 00:37:29

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That is my point.

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