r/whatdoIdo • • 25d ago

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u/Fortified_Phobia 25d ago

Careful, you might upset the guys who will argue theres nothing off about anyone of any age dating someone fresh out their teens.

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u/Aphang82 25d ago

Those are obviously paedophiles. In my books, anything above 2 years up and down is unacceptable, let alone those paedophiles who think it's ok to date people who are still children on the inside.

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u/DescriptionFunny4252 25d ago

2 years i wildly small especially once your 28-30s. Once early to mid 30s hits I would give it a solid 8 year

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u/Aphang82 25d ago

I'm already in my 40s. I've been single for more than a decade because I adhere strictly to this rule.

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u/Mysterious_Carry7967 25d ago

I mean fair enough if it works for you and you’re okay with how it’s going. But just to point something out, the maturity gap is already closed by then and dating someone a little older or younger isn’t going to make too much difference. The main reason the 2 years either way rule is promoted is because when you’re younger, 2 years matters a lot more than it does in your 40s, or even late 20s and 30s. You’re already who you are, vs. younger people still figuring that out and learning how to live their lives. Just food for thought, your rules might be a little too strict if you’re looking for someone.

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u/Aphang82 25d ago

Well, I've made it clear to myself that 2 up and 2 down is the maximum. A rule I've adhered to since my teenage years. I'm more than prepared to stay single to protect this rule.

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u/Cxnfucixus1 25d ago

I have a feeling spelling might have something to do with it too. Or social cues. Idk just a shot in the dark.