How big of an age gap is acceptable for guys? Especially if the girl is older?
Last December, I went on a group tour with my family and there was a very cute guy but he is around 5 years younger than me.
He is a junior in the same course as me. I am much older than him as I took an unconventional track to uni.
During the tour, I realized that I can connect quite well with him and he is a decent person. I have been seeing him around the campus this sem and I realize that I may really like him.
He is very introverted and I am ok with initiating. He is still single but I am not sure if I am too old for him. In the past, I was quite disgusted by the thought of dating a younger boy.
But as he is mature for his age, I do not feel that he is that much younger. However, I do not know if I will freak him out and I am very hesitant to approach him or even to text him.
In this modern world, it is ok for girls to be older, but I wonder if 5 years is a bit too much?
Netizens’ comments
- Depends, if you’re 21 and he’s 16 maybe he’s too young…
If you’re 25 and he’s 20 it’s all good… - Mental age is more important than physical age. So as long as mentally can connect, physical shouldn’t be an issue.
- Yes but make sure he calls you mommy
- Yes, auntie. The age gap is acceptable.
- The gap no longer matters as much as the feeling you get the moment you see him holding another girl’s hand.
You’re dating for yourself, not for others. Come on. - I guess once you pass a certain age, the age gap don’t really matter much. You were saying you felt disgusted last time, yea for example a 17 year old dating a 12 year old is weird right? But 30 year old dating 25 year old? Not so weird right?