| Mar 19, 2008 @ 10:30 AM |
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takoda74012
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Why is age such a determining factor in relationships? It seems that age is just a number unless you are older.
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| Mar 19, 2008 @ 11:17 AM |
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BandTMom
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| Mar 19, 2008 @ 11:23 AM |
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pamdemonium
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Well, for one, it would seem there'd be more in common with someone your own age than someone 20 years younger. It's creepy to me, as a woman to entertain the thoughts of someone my children's age, as a partner.
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| Mar 19, 2008 @ 11:43 AM |
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BandTMom
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You've got that right, Pam.
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| Mar 19, 2008 @ 11:46 PM |
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signme
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It seems that age is just a number unless you are older.
Older than what??
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| Mar 20, 2008 @ 2:23 AM |
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MuskogeeBill
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You've certainly got that right Pam. And it is not just women who feel that way. I am past the daddy stage and now I am in the grandpa stage and I like it a whole lot better. 
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| Mar 21, 2008 @ 12:39 PM |
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happygrlok
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I find the older I get, the more important the number becomes, for many reasons. . I use to date younger men, but not any more. I stay with in my own age group and I am much happier.
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| Mar 22, 2008 @ 2:13 AM |
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musicalbookworm
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Excuse my cynical snark for a moment...
In my experience, age is just a number for (usually) much older men who go after much younger women and can't understand why the young chicks don't find them attractive.
I'm pretty open minded about age. A ten year age difference doesn't bother me. I would consider up to 20 years age difference if the guy is VERY compatible in other ways, but the closer we get to a 20 year age gap, the higher my expectations for compatibility in other areas.
I've been hit on by men who are literally older than my father! Frankly, that is just creepy and gross! What could a man see in a relationship with that much of an age difference?! I mean I suppose he's looking for someone he can raise into the perfect partner. I would be kind of amusing to someone try that with me.
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| Mar 22, 2008 @ 5:29 AM |
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TheClockmaker
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Age?? ya mean that incurable disease I have?? oh yeah!  I think it depends on the people involved, but I can't see my self raising another kiddo. My preference, someone my age or close to it! JMHO! 
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| Mar 22, 2008 @ 10:08 PM |
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signme
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I'm gettin closer, Clock! 
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| Mar 24, 2008 @ 5:46 AM |
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TheClockmaker
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Closer?? Sign? ya mean you're still looking for Easter eggs??
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| Mar 24, 2008 @ 1:51 PM |
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MuskogeeBill
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Nah she's ryin' to sneak up on Tent's chickens. She has lots of cats to feed.
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| Mar 24, 2008 @ 5:48 PM |
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TheClockmaker
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Well darn Bill, maybe we should send these other chickens back to Tent...you know the ones we ain't cooked yet...besides they won't come off the roof
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| Mar 24, 2008 @ 7:30 PM |
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tentfire
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Hey, is that where my eggs went?! I couldn't find any this morning. Thought the Easter bunny had run out and got mine since they are all different colors already.....I have a lot of cats to feed, too.You guys stay away from my eggs...geeez...first my goats hit the BBQ, then you came after my ducks and chickens, now my eggs....what next, my fish? Guess I will have to post one of my dogs by that old pool 
As for age, my firm opinion is that, for the most part, age is a number. There are just soooo many determining factors involved. There are people my age just getting their family started, then there are people like me that have just gotten that #6 and last child out of the house and in no way want to start over.......I know people in their 70's that 5-year olds could teach maturity to and 30-ish folk that are mature far beyond their years. I do think that more than 20 years my senior is a bit much. And although I won't say that I have never dated anyone in their 30's nor would I discount it, there seems to be something that happens to men when they hit 40 that makes them 'impossible'......kinda like 'manopause.' And men my age seem to want babies . So I look (when I am looking) mostly in the 50 - 60 range.
This one-handed typing stinks!
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| Mar 25, 2008 @ 12:50 AM |
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jab_0313
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I agree with Tent. I dont look at age as an issue.
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| Mar 25, 2008 @ 6:42 AM |
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TheClockmaker
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Tent....thanks for that information. I'll be dreading when I turn 40 now...cuz I heard how awful that menopause thing is on you ladies...now I'm so darn skeerd guess I'l just stay 39 forever!! 
I still think you're all confused....AGE is that green stuff ya scrape offa the cheese when it's been in the fridge way too long!!! 
Psssst, Bill, pass the salt, please! Errr, ummm eggs? What eggs Tent...I don't see any eggs! Look at this all these feathers all over everything..dang it Bill I told ya no more pillow fights!!! 
And Tent, we found the fish, it's just been too chilly to break out the fishin rods yet!
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| Mar 25, 2008 @ 11:34 PM |
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MuskogeeBill
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Clock went out to Tents house today. She took all the crappie out and put in Koi! Must not trust someone. I bet it is mom.
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| Mar 26, 2008 @ 7:09 AM |
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TheClockmaker
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Koi? Is dat toy fish?? Dang Mom, what'd ya do to break Tent's trust in you that she had to remove all the real fish from the pool?? Tsk Tsk 
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| Apr 1, 2008 @ 8:03 AM |
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hobolobo
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I prefer the company of women closer to my own age. We have the same general history of our generation to relate to, which means the same music, ideals, taste in movies, etc.
When I was a young man, I liked young female bodies, now that I am older, I like a more mature body and mind.
Bodies change over the years, hearts do not. I plan on chasing my lover around the house at 80 years old just as I would in my younger days. All the while it is really her heart that I chase, not a young body.
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| Apr 4, 2008 @ 7:02 AM |
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jimbo242
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Y'all are a bad influence...I was scheduled to split the atom, solve global warming and finalize my dissertation on The Meaning Of Life this morning...but here I am solving this unsolvable problem.
Studies say men are happiest when the woman is 12 or more years younger and others say women are happier if the man is 4 to 10 years younger...overall the best resul seems to be the man being somewhat older.
In reality everyone is different and no one is happy all of the time. Just as some humans are prone to drug addiction and alcoholism, some people are destined to be stuck with one partner their entire life. With divorce approaching 50% in America this may not be a family values question, rather a lack of values by Americans.
One thing is certain, never underestimate the immaturity level of the male species. The older he gets, the younger he thinks.
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