Is it normal that i want an older guy?

He is 23 years older than me, and we have been talking for about 7 months. We talk about sexual things, and it gets pretty intense. I did meet him online, and I'm kind of nervous about meeting him... It's not illegal or anythng, I'm just kind of nervous.

I do trust him, and I don't only want him sexually. He is my friend, and I trust him. He's always very helpful to me. And he doesn't want to make my life difficuly by me and him getting involved together.

He is 41 and I am 18. I dunno what to think about all this, I've never been in a situation like this. Is it normal?

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Based on 178 votes (81 yes)
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  • Laylow

    Don't do it. Seek out a man closer to your age. He's old enough to know this will never work in the real world but online relationships are all glamorous and great but reality is something entirely different. I'm 38 and would love a younger girl your age because it's a fantasy for an older man. Take care and avoid this beyond friends.

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  • mtnw

    may/december romances sometimes work. just don't be suprised when people give you trouble about it, make comments, etc.

    i want to mention that you say you haven't met him yet in person, right, but have been talking on line with him. it bothers me that you trust him at this point. i understand that you want to trust him, but you really don't know him yet. just be careful missy:)

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  • bazwell

    41 to 18 is a substantial amount of time. If you are okay with it, and feel sure that you can make a relationship work with him, there are no real legal considerations to make. It all becomes a matter of preference (despite society's stigma on significant age difference between couples). Attraction to older people may suggests that we value their wisdom and lived experience. Often times, this sort of attraction suggests that the older party gives the younger a sense of security and nurturing that is important for them. The question is, were you attracted to him before you knew his age OR because you knew his age? Reflect on this.

    Either way, like I mentioned before, you are legal in all 50 states to have any kind of relationship you would like with him. I would however encourage you to pay attention to your underlying motivations, your expectations for the relationship and the realities that such a significant age difference provides.
    best of luck to you!

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  • I'm 24 and my gf is 34.

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  • Sweetz

    Hes old uhm idk maybe keep it as an online friendship

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  • i am 20 in love with a 57yrs man. With 4 kids that is 10, 8 6, and 4 yrs older than me. Actually we are getting married in 3months time. I love because he understands me more than anyone else, when i cry, he cries with me, when i smiles, he laughs. He is crazy about me. And me? He is a God sent into my life. I love him is understatment, i worship him. Well, life is not easy based on the fact that he has kids already, they said that i'm a gold digger, they are'nt happy with me. But you see the only thing thats keeps me going is LOVE. Count yourself lucky when someone understands you, when someone sees what other can't see in u. That means you conguer.
    Do you believe in God? Why do you love him? You do, because he understands you better than others. Understanding matters. Then love and feelings, comes afterwards. Goodluck.

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  • loviex102

    You do realize that on a psychological standpoint, you haven't fully matured and he has, right? Women don't go through a heavy mental change until they are in their mid-twenties.

    41 and 18 is the difference between many fathers and daughters for a reason. You are both on two completely different levels and as much as you'd like to, you will never see eye-to-eye.

    A 23 year age gap means that he is technically speaking, 2 generations older than you. This is not a healthy or an ideal relationship and it will end badly.

    Trust me on this. Psychology graduate here.

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  • Anon-user

    Meet in public

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  • JessieLou89

    I'm 22 and my man is 42 I love him to bits :) age doesn't matter go for it

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  • KatB84

    Don't even pay attention to that last comment. I am 25 and go for older guys too but I just worry about the age gap between you guys. What does a 40 something man want with a girl young enough to be his daughter. I would say keep it as just friends your going to miss out in a lot getting into a relationship with someone that has been through a lot more than you. Try a 20 somthubg guy first before you get into a huge gap. It will just be too hard. I know that's not what you want to hear but if you do meet this guy please have someone with you and meet in public. He may seem great online but be a totally differnt guy when you meet face to face I have learned this the hard way

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  • You are a dumb shit for meeting anyone you meet online.

    Enjoy ur rape and murder.

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  • JuliusE

    Ehhh idk meet him with someone else in a public area. Take is super slow and stay in public places. See how things feel. It's def. Weird but not wrong or unnatural I guess.

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  • surftolive

    The age gap is huge but more importantly your only 18!!!! You have alot of keEning and growing to do yet. I am 46 and my wife is 33 so I am not against age gaps but the younger party has to be at least out of their 20's in my view.

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  • genro

    Just don't be too naive.. He very well could be married with kids

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  • yohansen

    For what it's worth, I was 38 and my wife was 19 when we got married and we're still madly in love after being married 15 years and 4 kids later.

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  • HickorySticks

    Love is love, can't stop that, but others may not see it that way. Just dont care what others think and go for it.

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  • korn3654

    No matter what he says to you...he wants sex.

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  • Mrs.Cullen101

    i really want an old guy like that :[ LUCKY

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  • He's definately not my entire world, I just trust him with things my friends wouldn't understand. Same as that I trust my friends with things he wouldn't understand.

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  • cgirl123456

    To tell you the truth, men that old know too much. You're very naive in comparison. Being in a relationship with an older man is like having a blindfold on--you simply don't know what he wants or where he's coming from.

    While there relationships may work once in a million times, it doesn't seem like it's going to work out, considering you haven't even met him yet and you're already talking about having sex.

    I'm not much older than you, but even I know that the things you want and the things that he wants are more than likely worlds apart. Try dating someone your age, because you'll share something in common with him other than sex and online chatting.

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  • We do talk on the phone and over webcam. He knows more about me than any of my friends and family. I feel really close to him.

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    • cgirl123456

      By the way, you should always have friends to trust besides your boyfriend. That way, if you break up with your boyfriend, then you still have friends to lean on and you're not all alone.

      Your boyfriend should never be your entire world.

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  • lamronii

    I am a middle age male. I have a male friend that stays at my house to save a 1 hour drive to work. I often awaken to him orally servicing me. I dont let him know it wakes me up. its the best oral. I havnt stopped him. Is it normal?

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    • lamronii

      I received message that my question was misplaced under your question!!! Sorry to hear the error.... and will try to see it is removed.
      As far as your question it is very regular and preferred by many cultures. why be a young mans slave when you can be an old mans sweetheart.

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  • sucka-free

    All women want an older man.

    They have more money, are smarter, and know how to bang better.

    41 and 18 is a pretty large different though. That generation gap wll be pretty hard to bridge.

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