Here or There???

Hello... I'm new to the site and new to dating younger men... wasn't sure if I should introduce myself here, or in the "new members" area... or both for that matter...

I've only been dating Kev a VERY short time... we're not serious, just in the "fun" stage, but I'm still very cautious and confused about what to do with a very cute 25 year old "boy"...

I'm 35 and have always dated younger guys... but usually only a year or 3 younger... never a decade... so looking forward to reading up and hopefully learning what's "the norm" (cuz there is such a thing, NOT!) in a OW/YM relationship.

Welcome! First thing I'd say to learn is that a 25 yr old guy is not a boy ;). I know you said it in jest and I totally "get" how weird an age gap relationship feels at the beginning. However, wrapping your head around the concept of equal adult partnership is really key to happiness.

Please, don't freak out, don't let your insecurities take you over....enjoy what you have, enjoy what you have been given.
It is beautiful right now, and there's no reason why it can't be beautiful forever.
In 50 years these AGR's will be run of the mill, and alot more accepted.
If my OW would just somehow, someway get over her fears and insecurities, we'd have a life of happiness. I know it.
Be grateful you're only 10 years apart...we are 20 years apart!
It's a tough thing, and I hope you can enjoy it and not sabatoge it.
Good luck.
If you ever need a YM's perspective, PM me!

Welcome. :)

10 years isn't all that much. Stick around and you'll find out that these are just 'normal' relationships, like everyone elses.

As you'll discover, yours is one of the smaller age gaps here. My wife is between 6 and 7 years older than me, we met when I was about a year older than your guy, and we've now been married for 30 years. The only time the age difference was really a factor was when she was able to retire and I wasn't. But I was able to take an early retirement package, and now we're "the same age" again. And because women generally live 6 or 7 years longer than me, it would probably make sense for that to be the "normal" age difference, rather than women being 1-3 years younger, as generally seems to be the case now.

Just have fun, and treat the relationship like any other one.

First off..welcome welcome!

We are 14 years apart, and have been together 6 years. I'm 38 and he is 24.

My only advice at this stage of your relationship is to enjoy it! Don't overanalyze things..and don't let those "older woman" insecurities creep in and ruin things.

It's awesome that you are both having a great time with each other!

Hi hi! Welcome. :D

Lots of great people here. Always nice to add another. :)