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This question was inspired by a meme I just saw, and my longtime crush on Brad Pitt, who’s 45 years older than me.

Youngest: my age. Oldest: if it’s someone in as good shape as Brad Pitt, the sky’s the limit.

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[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 10 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

This depends on what you mean by date

If you mean pursue a long term relationship, the answer probably is around 30 and 45

If you mean a short term fling or one time thing, the answer is 25 to probably 60. This depends a lot on their physical condition.

Edit: also, F38

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 2 points 19 hours ago* (last edited 19 hours ago)

Damn! We’d fit perfectly (ok, on the edges), if only I was in good physical condition /s

But seriously I totally agree, where I previously strongly preferred someone near to my age, that no longer seems as relevant.

  • a short term thing would be purely physical. I wouldn’t be too picky
  • a relationship would have to be about as active as me, similar interests, etc. one of the challenges is compatible sex drive and that gets harder with age

M- probably consider 40-60 but would be suspicious of the ulterior motives of the younger ones