You did the right thing

Submitted by Straight_Talk_Luigi (United States), Apr 9, 2008 at 20:22

In ANY relationship where there is a big age difference, it could be a problem, ESPECIALLY if you are a woman and the older one. Even the dating sites, at their own expense, will concede this.

Take it from me as a guy, we just don't go for older women for serious relationships. A LOT of the women on here who've taken the time to share their experiences with us were in similar situations to yours.

That's what dating scammers do: play off your emotions. If you are an older woman with kids and are divorced, that's who they look for. That's also how a lot of these bar-flings start. The woman feels deprived or lost or depressed and she HAS to be with somoeone, and it seems like anyone will do. That isn't healthy, but it's what they prey on.

In the USA, there seems to be a growing trend of men and older women who have flings and swings, but that's about all it amounts to. I realize that some women on here object to that and wish these guys would grow up, but just because they want them to, doesn't mean they will. In fact, it wouldn't surprise me if in the near future bars will themed after it.

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