What if 20 Somethings Are All There Are...

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Available to date if you're in your 30's or the late 30's? Most 30 something females in my area are taken. And if not they usually are single parents.

I dont have kids and am not entirely sold on being a step parent no matter how desperate I am to date within my age range.

The other thing I noticed as well is there are a lot of 30's something havent taken care of themselves and look a decade older usually due to excessive drinking, smoking or substance abuse.

I've been very lucky that I dont look my age as I have always watched my health and took care of my appearance. Because of that, I feel like I have a right in preference for whatever person I date be attractive.

If I am going to date a 20 something I really try to limit the age range from 27 to 29. I would rather date a 30 something but where I live they are taken already or single parents. It's not easy.

I just wish people would quick making snap judgements for those of us that are dating these 20 somethings. Some of us lack opportunity where we live and the 20's somethings is what are available.

Anyone else in this same predicament?
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Posted by Mr_Pinchy

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Same problem. And guys my age are Mostly boring to me. I've accepted that younger is just the way to go. Maybe it will change some day.


Scorpio women go for young ones because they are easier to control. They also usually get their heart broken by a peer before they start oogling at cradles.
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Wauw that's a lot of generalizing. Where do you know this from? 🤔😂
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Same problem. And guys my age are Mostly boring to me. I've accepted that younger is just the way to go. Maybe it will change some day.


Scorpio women go for young ones because they are easier to control. They also usually get their heart broken by a peer before they start oogling at cradles.


Wauw that's a lot of generalizing. Where do you know this from? 🤔😂
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I was a young one once and she put her arms around me and said how safe she feels here. 😂😂😂
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Posted by Mr_Pinchy

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Same problem. And guys my age are Mostly boring to me. I've accepted that younger is just the way to go. Maybe it will change some day.


Scorpio women go for young ones because they are easier to control. They also usually get their heart broken by a peer before they start oogling at cradles.


Wauw that's a lot of generalizing. Where do you know this from? 🤔😂


I was a young one once and she put her arms around me and said how safe she feels here. 😂😂😂
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So from one woman—!! 😂😂😂😂 One!!!!

And that thing about wanting to control people, what a myth!!! It's not about control at all, control is boring. Feeling safe is something completely different than feeling in control.
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Posted by Mr_Pinchy

Posted by starlord

Same problem. And guys my age are Mostly boring to me. I've accepted that younger is just the way to go. Maybe it will change some day.


Scorpio women go for young ones because they are easier to control. They also usually get their heart broken by a peer before they start oogling at cradles.


Wauw that's a lot of generalizing. Where do you know this from? 🤔😂


I was a young one once and she put her arms around me and said how safe she feels here. 😂😂😂


So from one woman—!! 😂😂😂😂 One!!!!

And that thing about wanting to control people, what a myth!!! It's not about control at all, control is boring. Feeling safe is something completely different than feeling in control.
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All best generalizations are made from a sample size of one!!!

Real talk now; you are decoupling mechanisms that cannot be decoupled in an average scorpio mind..... Control = proxy for safety.
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Age gaps >10yrs work. But not in the long run 🤷🏻‍♀️ Imo there shouldn‘t be more than 5yrs max if you really are up for something serious like marrying this person sooner or later. Not saying that there aren‘t exeptions.

Girls younger than 25 aren‘t mature enough imo. Still finding out who they are, dating around, struggling with personal stuff. They are insecure but preach about being woke 🙄 with these girls it‘s a lot of big talk about how they are this and that. You notice it quickly. As a guy +30 you shouldn‘t waste your time with a temporary girlfriend. Look for someone to build 🤷🏻‍♀️ But yes dating + 30 isn‘t that easy as many in your age range are either taken, have a family or still „living their best life“ LOL. Try looking outside your local range and be upfront with what you look for.

Ps: if she gets bored by talking about the importance of financial stability and saving plans, having a common vision of life with actual goals then she is still busy with „living her best life“ and growing. Look for someone who already grew into a stable person and grow stronger together.
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Posted by Mr_Pinchy

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Posted by Mr_Pinchy

Posted by starlord

Posted by Mr_Pinchy

Posted by starlord

Same problem. And guys my age are Mostly boring to me. I've accepted that younger is just the way to go. Maybe it will change some day.


Scorpio women go for young ones because they are easier to control. They also usually get their heart broken by a peer before they start oogling at cradles.


Wauw that's a lot of generalizing. Where do you know this from? 🤔😂


I was a young one once and she put her arms around me and said how safe she feels here. 😂😂😂


So from one woman—!! 😂😂😂😂 One!!!!

And that thing about wanting to control people, what a myth!!! It's not about control at all, control is boring. Feeling safe is something completely different than feeling in control.


All best generalizations are made from a sample size of one!!!

Real talk now; you are decoupling mechanisms that cannot be decoupled in an average scorpio mind..... Control = proxy for safety.
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If you can generalize over one person, then I can too, so that means scorpios are not looking for control. 'Cause I am not. 😁😁😏😏
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If I was going to date a girl 21-24 years old, i would definately only seek out ones looking for fun and keep it casual.

But even if a girl is 25 or 26 I am still cynical. Because men and women change so much in their 20's. What someone wants at 25 can be different at 27.

If I was going to pursue a relationship with a 20 something I prefer them be 28 and up. Very late 20's is not 100% solid but much better than 25

Being fair there are people my age who are emotionally immature and uncertain. But I see that in a much lower ratio than with 20 somethings. It's not a diss, just a fact.

I wasnt concrete on what I wanted 100% in my 20's. 30's is when it became solid. Most guys see where I live as a playboy paradise.

But I dont because there are too many early 20 somethings and not enough late 20's. I will never get in a relationship with someone in early 20's beyond a sex buddy situation.

Im scared of starting over again in another city, but I need more women who are at least closer to my age. The thought of me dating someone in their 20's when I turn 40 in two years feels icky as hell to me.
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Posted by Ellygant

It isn’t as big a deal if the older person is a guy and younger a girl, if you’re within a ten year gap.

Some women can be very serious when young. I was. My longest most stable relationship was from 20-25. We bought a house together, engaged briefly and were quite serious. It didn’t work out, but not because either of us was incapable of being faithful or wanting a meaningful relationship.

I’m a woman in my late twenties and I would be hard pressed to date anyone younger. Even with guys who are in their early 30’s I’m wary. Most men in their 30’s. I meet don’t want to marry or have kids till their 40’s and it’s weird to me. I guess where I live everyone who wants kids probably partners up young and gets to it in their early 20’s. Cause around here single guys from 27-35 seem to not be interested in anything but an open ended long term relationship at best and absolutely no exclusivity or responsibility at worst.

But I’m not too keen on dating men in their 40’s because the minimum ages difference is 12 years. Ahhhh. 😐

Math is troublesome when you mix it with love. Just date the person and see if hopes, goals and ideals match up. Throw in some chemistry and shared interests for good measure lol.


Late 20s! You come off as much older, much more mature.
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Im open to marriage, but I have to be with someone going into 5 years for that. Most relationships run out of steam after the 4 year mark.

So to me, 5 years is a good gauge if we are not sick of each other and there is still love and passion there.

I've never been married and want to make sure I get it right the first time. My parents were previously married when they met each other. I dont want to have a 1st broken marriage just to get to the right one.

But kids are absolutely off the table. But I tell every girl I date that I dont want kids when they talk about being exclusive. Just so I am not wasting their time.

Being fair, a lot of single people my age I notice have this "follower" mentality. They live their life according to what other people our age are doing. Meaning getting married or having kids just because of us being in that age range now. Instead of genuinely wanting these things and making sure they are also with the right person.

Instead of following what they want. If you want kids, you shouldnt wait to meet someone, adopt, or get it from a sperm bank.

But marriage should be with someone you really want to be with. And that you are ready to make that commitment to ala being done with sowing your wild oats.

I am comfortable being alone, but feel like if I dont meet someone in my age range in the next couple of years, that the only remaining ones will be single parents.

I do get inspiration seeing older people that are single, never married but happy. My buddy's aunt is in her mid to late 50's. But only looks like she is in her mid 40's if even that. Shes single never married , and travels all over the world.

That woman still has 20 something dudes hit on her lol. But she is like me and prefers someone in her age range or at best only 8 years younger.

We'll see what happens. I could get crushed and meet a 26 year old that is stone cold solid about what they want, and have gotten the seeking out toxic relationships or screwing around out of their system. But where I live that possibility is nonexistant



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This is my problem as well. I don't look my age so I get a lot of guys in their 20's that I have to tell them no, sometimes 😄

Just depends on how close they are to their thirties. 😆 I do some serious cradle robbing when talking to guys but usually it doesn't lead anywhere because they get fed up with me not having sex right away.

I've always been attracted to younger men though. Older men are too stuck in their ways for me.
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@berzerker -

I think it is hilarious that 20 something year old women find me attractive. But I have been told more than once by different people I look like I am in my late 20's.

One female co-worker thought I was lying when I said I was 2 years away from the big 4-0 until I showed her my license.

Her response - "But I thought people started getting gray and wrinkly in their 30's" keep in mind she is only 23. And some people in my age range look 10 years older due to excess drinking, smoking, drugs,etc.

Im very fortunate I stopped drinking before turning 30. I mean I never was a heavy drinker, but alcohol can age your skin and cause premature greying of hair if you are doing it a lot.

I am if the mindset that as long as you take good care of your physical appearance and health, you can date attractive looking peeps for a long time.
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I've been in the same boat many times (dating 22 - 29 year olds), screw what anybody else thinks.

It's not them that has to wake up next to that person everyday anyway.


Um, there is older available...

When I was divorced in my 30's there were very few 30's available. This is all in hindsight cause I really wasn't giving a fuck. I had my boy and my girl and my career.

So, on average, I was dating 10 years older and 10 years younger. I don't approach anyone and I have never initiated. So, that's who was coming at me. I dated one 30 something.

So, yeah... what about older, huh?
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I've been in the same boat many times (dating 22 - 29 year olds), screw what anybody else thinks.

It's not them that has to wake up next to that person everyday anyway.


Um, there is older available...

When I was divorced in my 30's there were very few 30's available. This is all in hindsight cause I really wasn't giving a fuck. I had my boy and my girl and my career.

So, on average, I was dating 10 years older and 10 years younger. I don't approach anyone and I have never initiated. So, that's who was coming at me. I dated one 30 something.

So, yeah... what about older, huh?


Since he was only asking about women in their twenties, that's how I answered. As for your question, yes. I have dated women 30 - 37 years of age.

The age to me doesn't matter so much as the maturity level of the person. I've learned that 23 year olds can be as or more mature than a 39 year old myself.
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Posted by slowdive80

Available to date if you're in your 30's or the late 30's? Most 30 something females in my area are taken. And if not they usually are single parents.

I dont have kids and am not entirely sold on being a step parent no matter how desperate I am to date within my age range.

The other thing I noticed as well is there are a lot of 30's something havent taken care of themselves and look a decade older usually due to excessive drinking, smoking or substance abuse.

I've been very lucky that I dont look my age as I have always watched my health and took care of my appearance. Because of that, I feel like I have a right in preference for whatever person I date be attractive.

If I am going to date a 20 something I really try to limit the age range from 27 to 29. I would rather date a 30 something but where I live they are taken already or single parents. It's not easy.

I just wish people would quick making snap judgements for those of us that are dating these 20 somethings. Some of us lack opportunity where we live and the 20's somethings is what are available.

Anyone else in this same predicament?


Um, there is older available...

When I was divorced in my 30's there were very few 30's available. This is all in hindsight cause I really wasn't giving a fuck. I had my boy and my girl and my career.

So, I couldn't call it a predicament.

So, on average, I was dating 10 years older and 10 years younger. I don't approach anyone and I have never initiated. So, that's who was coming at me. I dated one 30 something.

So, yeah... what about older, huh?

Between age 33- 37 I was dating 23, 27, 46, 49.
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@venusaquarius - I dont have a problem dating older provided i am attracted to them and there are no kids involved. Or if kids are involved they are grown up and out of the house.

But again, that is not easily available where I live. But what is funny is that at the beginning of my 30's where i lived previously there was while not large but decent amount of singles.

But I was taking care of a family member at the time and couldnt date. I thought there would be more time. But then when i got to 35 I started to notice less single thirty something women that were not single mothers

It wasnt a huge issue until i got to 37 and then last year 38. I've noticed more and more where I live is not conducive to dating my age. Even looking for late 20's as there are more women then guys here.

And the girls in their mid 20's here settle down quick because the competition is fierce out here for them

I like living in Santa Barbara but in two years I am going to age out of the demographic here completely

So unless I met someone that is late 20's or 30's I think i will leave by May. That's not the only reason - it is expensive to live here and I am tired of living with roommates

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Posted by slowdive80

@venusaquarius - I dont have a problem dating older provided i am attracted to them and there are no kids involved. Or if kids are involved they are grown up and out of the house.

But again, that is not easily available where I live. But what is funny is that at the beginning of my 30's where i lived previously there was while not large but decent amount of singles.

But I was taking care of a family member at the time and couldnt date. I thought there would be more time. But then when i got to 35 I started to notice less single thirty something women that were not single mothers

It wasnt a huge issue until i got to 37 and then last year 38. I've noticed more and more where I live is not conducive to dating my age. Even looking for late 20's as there are more women then guys here.

And the girls in their mid 20's here settle down quick because the competition is fierce out here for them

I like living in Santa Barbara but in two years I am going to age out of the demographic here completely

So unless I met someone that is late 20's or 30's I think i will leave by May. That's not the only reason - it is expensive to live here and I am tired of living with roommates




You're being very smart about it. People do need to look at the stats of where they live for marriage and love just like you would for a career.

The southern town I grew up in had a male to female population heavily male. Not anymore but up until my late 20's at least. I could not step outta my house without a cat call or a man pulling over. So, that shaped my perspective alot. It also had high domestic violence and rape to include serial rapists. Police would rather do a drug raid before answering a domestic violence call. I kid you not. So, I was dating with absolute ease and no real concern and married young. But, I had a gun and was very careful. Being chased home by men and boys, threatened after rejection, stalked relentlessly....

Now, I'm up North. The women here are so aggressive, men talk of being turned off. Women wait until late 30's and 40's to have children or get married cause of career opportunities are galore. But, the competition with other aggressive women with the same life plan is fierce. So, I recommend the urban Northeast for what you're looking for.

I'm glad I'm not a single woman up here. It would be a culture shock for this southern gal. I'm up here for the career opportunities only. Got my man in the south.
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It is extraordinarily difficult to be in a relationship with a woman these days.

Most of them are about as trustworthy as a fox guarding the henhouse.

If you think you can find one worth keeping, it's the equivalent of finding a diamond in the coal mine.


I’m trustworthy

A few ruin it for the rest of us
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Hmm, I dunno about all that.
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I’m female late 20s no kids no drugs no alcohol, I don’t want to date a 40 yr old

Where are all the guys my age?


Guys your age are broke or trying to establish their careers (still not much money yet).

They also want nothing to do with serial monogomy.

You say you hate 40 year old men, but we have all the money, houses, cars, skills, experiences, and maturity that your 20 something kids need another 20 years to develop.

Why chase after a child when you need a man?
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I’m female late 20s no kids no drugs no alcohol, I don’t want to date a 40 yr old

Where are all the guys my age?


Guys your age are broke or trying to establish their careers (still not much money yet).

They also want nothing to do with serial monogomy.

You say you hate 40 year old men, but we have all the money, houses, cars, skills, experiences, and maturity that your 20 something kids need another 20 years to develop.

Why chase after a child when you need a man?


How am I a serial monogamist when I can’t even get into a relationship?

And there are plenty of guys close to my age who are established and even married
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I was speaking about most guys in their 20s.

Obviously there are exceptions to the rules, but it's difficult to expect a lot of financial support and expansive housing options when guys are young. The same can be said about most dudes in their 20s in terms of loyalty.

You say you hate the idea of dating an older man with a fully developed life and plenty of skills/experiences, but this is myopic thinking.