Is it bad I like much older guys?

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*Before starting this question, let me just be completely clear that I have never EVER done anything about the attraction to said older guys.*

OK, so I’ve had a few crushes on guys my age or a year or two older. But, I just really, REALLY like older guys. I don’t know what it is about them…Guys my age just seem to be immature and only care about looks. Which, I’m sure they’re some guys that are older that are like that.

My dad is always getting mad at me because I like older celebrities. He thinks I should like guys my age, 17, when instead I’m looking at guys that are anywhere from 30-60…Malcolm McDowell and Jack Nicholson are as far as I go! :P

And I mean, I do find some guys my age attractive, I just don’t really want them, or to be with them…My parents always say “Someone your age will come along and change that”, but I doubt that.

So, is it bad that I like older guys? I have no plans of hooking up with any of them till I’m of age, but even then, 18 in comparison to 40-something? Is that creepy?

Category: Tags: asked January 13, 2014

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My parents never worried about my celebrity crushes being way older (well...maybe a little haha). The youngest one I 'drool over' is 28 haha It's not bad, but just don't act upon it(well, it just might not be the best idea). I've always feared bringing home a forty-year old and then he and my dad talk about cars and sports all day while I sit there. Anyways, for me 18 in comparison to 40-something is not recommended, but you'd be a young adult by then. I just tell those who really like a much older man (which, wow, I did that a few weeks ago) to be careful and know that you two won't exactly have the same mindset due to the significant age gap (which I would say significant for me would be 8 plus--but also depends on the ages). So in the end, it's your choice that counts and it's your life to live. Hope this helped! :) Edit One: Oh...and if you do go for a forty year old at eighteen, you should answer the question "If a guy this much older than me is willing to date me at this age, what kind of man is he?" (not that he's necessarily...bad, but...just ask yourself that.)
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It is not 'wrong', per se. But I wouldn't advise it. Often times, older men take advantage of younger girls, because they are so much younger (smaller, innocent, etc.). Yeah, high school boys are immature and I could see why you have no feelings for them. However, if you are going to seek out older men, wait until you are 18. Otherwise, the relationship will be considered abuse/molestation because you are a minor. When you do turn 18, if anything, try guys only a little older, maybe in their early 20s. Dating an older man may not be wrong, but it is not looked upon very well from society and I am afraid you will lose respect from friends/family. If you do go after an older man, make sure you can trust him completely before putting yourself alone with him. Just don't want to see you hurt. Good luck!
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Having been in a couple of relationships where the age gap, though not at big, was still significant I can assure you there is nothing wrong. Having studied psychology with an interest in human sexual behaviour I can assure you it has a basis and it's normal and healthy.Redlove96, a guy your own age can just as easily take advantage of you by selling you love to get in your panties. Of course I'm not saying that an older guy absolutely wouldn't, but let's not rule out something just because something bad might happen. Explore your urges just always be mindful.
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Oh gosh! I'm the exact same way. I think that it's perfectly harmless. For me, it's more of a fantasy type thing. As long as you don't act upon it, it's fine. I usually will watch older movies where the person is young, I will think they are hot, and when I find out that now they are like 40-50 years old, I continue crushing on them. Keep dreaming ;)
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I fantasize about older guys I just find them sexier for some reason. But in real life I don't think its good to go more than 10 years older, no older than an 8 year difference would be ideal. I say this because relationships work better if people have more in common, not that whole opposites attract crap. Opposite might attract but they have hard time staying together.