39F and dating a 48 year old man

[Anonymous]

He is sweet and so old fashioned! An ex-marine who has interesting stories and a take charge masculine energy that I find hot!

He is a total gentleman and I know he finds me attractive and is nervous to touch me. We have kissed and he is good!

But seriously what should I know about potentially dating a 48 year old man? The good and the bad!

[Anonymous]

Not enough information but possibly:

Pros: Confidence, financial security (maybe), mature, experienced (in the sack).

OR THE FLIP SIDE

Cons: Insecure or bitter after a divorce, broke (because he's giving money to an ex), sexual dysfunction issues (as likely than not at 48). Also potentially health problems around the corner.

You're not looking to have him knock you up, are you? Most men at 48 aren't looking to do the baby thing again. So if that's an important thing for you, prepare for disappointment.

[Anonymous]

How much more life experience does he really have from you at 39?

One of my ex’s was 44, I was 24, so he definetly had a lot more experience and their were pros in our relationship, but a few negatives too. The more you align, the better.

[Anonymous]

Yeah he’s within your age group. No super diff there.

Maybe ED

[Anonymous]

Not a big age / experience difference at that age OP. He may end up having some prostate / ED / urinary issues starting in his 50s, like many men.

[Anonymous]

You are almost 40 OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You are almost 40 OP.

OP here, I understand but there’s a huge difference between early 40s and late 40s

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You are almost 40 OP.

OP here, I understand but there’s a huge difference between early 40s and late 40s

Nah. Big difference between 30 and 40, but not so much the next decade.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yeah he’s within your age group. No super diff there.

Maybe ED

9 years is a lot.

My DH is 6 years older, and we're in our 50s/60s. Issues around retirement are surfacing.

The difference between 39 and 48 doesn't seem bad, but 60 and 69, 70 and 79, 80 and 89, the gap becomes a bigger issue.

[Anonymous]

As long as he doesn’t have kids, go for it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You are almost 40 OP.

OP here, I understand but there’s a huge difference between early 40s and late 40s

Only in your head.

[Anonymous]

This is such a trivial age gap at your age that I'm worried for this man.

[Anonymous]

You are only 9 years apart. But you are acting very immature, so...

[Anonymous]

No wonder you are single.

[Anonymous]

He’s “old fashioned,” lol. Time to grow up, OP. You’re not as young as you seem to think.