Question about age...

[pxxie]

I like to say I'm 34 and I believe I can pass for it. My question is, if a young guy in his early 20's is interested but a little hesitant because I'm "34", would it possibly turn him off if he found out I was actually 40?

I don't want to be a liar. Should I just avoid the topic of numbers and be coy? What do you all do when you meet someone?

[tiffanyfontaine]

My age is absolutely no one's business. An employer can't even ask a potential employee her age. It's illegal. So, you should NOT feel compelled to reveal your age.
I don't get the advantages of broadcasting my age. I see the advantages of not doing so,however. If someone asks me my age, I usually just smile and say something cute and smile like, "Oh, come on. Does age really matter anymore?"

[wetnwild]

Unfortunately some guys do have stigmas about "certain ages". It has been discussed on here before. I always pass for much younger than I am also, so I just try to avoid the whole thing too. Right now I have a 24 yo guy that I work with that has been flirting with me for a few months. When we first started talking he kept asking me how old I was. I finally said how old do you think I am and he replied 35. I said ok, then, just keep on thinking that!

[8ball]

Originally Posted by pxxie

I like to say I'm 34 and I believe I can pass for it. My question is, if a young guy in his early 20's is interested but a little hesitant because I'm "34", would it possibly turn him off if he found out I was actually 40?

I don't want to be a liar. Should I just avoid the topic of numbers and be coy? What do you all do when you meet someone?

Well, unless the guy's a ***** it really doesn't matter...

[4020]

It shouldn't matter one bit. If it does, they are not worth your time.

[lunamor]

Some people get bent out of shape about the lie *shrug* but it's actually a bit rude to even ask the question!

[4020]

Originally Posted by lunamor

Some people get bent out of shape about the lie *shrug*

The lie itself yes. The age shouldn't be the issue.

[8ball]

Originally Posted by lunamor

it's actually a bit rude to even ask the question!

Why? I've never understood that...

[lunamor]

Because it's either awkward (traditional rules) or irrelevant (modern mores)!

[susanlb50]

I've said in another post too that on cougar/cub sites I tell my correct age, on regular dating sites I have lied...but I feel better knowing that if they contact me its because of an attraction and not my age...