Would you date someone closer in age to your children than you?

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My friend recently told me that her step dad is closer in age to her than her mom I'm not judging but i found this strange and wondering what others would do? My friend is 20 her step dad is 31 and her mom is 43

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I think it matters less as you age.

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My dad is 38. I'm 20. His new girlfriend is 24. I'm not going to lie, it bothers me. I've met her twice (they used to live 4 hours away but now they live across the country) and she's super nice and down to earth. I'm just hoping she doesn't want to have kids for 4 reasons 1) My dad has already told me he doesn't want any more 2) My dad couldn't even raise the 5 he had and 3) My younger sister and I both have a kid and I think it would be weird for my son and nephew to have an uncle or aunt that's older than them.

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On the other side of the spectrum, my husband is slightly closer to my parents' ages than mine. I've never found it weird, neither have my parents

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I'm 22 and my eldest is 2. So definitely illegal/immoral/super creepy

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My dad will be 60 next year. He is with a little girl that is 24. My sister is almost 28 and I am 17. It disgusts me everyday that I look at him.

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So...you basically mean someone younger than you? Uh, yeah I would date someone younger than me.

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3 years old is pushing it. 5 is a couple years older but still pretty bad.

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My fiancé is 36, I'm 20, his son is 17. It's actually not that weird. His son definitley acts way more immature than I think I was at that age.

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I don't see that situation as weird at all. If I was like 50 dating a 19 year oldthen it would be a little cringe worthy.

Would you date someone closer in age to your children than you?

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