[coneyislandbaby]

Is that weird?

[NinaNina]

I don't think so. Age differences can seem strange sometimes when you think about it, but it really depends on the people. Both of you are adults so I don't see an issue with it at all. My boyfriend and I have about the same age gap as you, 7 and a half years, and it works

[Jan1212]

No it's not weird, you're fine, age gaps doesn't matter if you guys are on the same level
But really it just depends on you two, not anyone else

If you are uncomfortable or if it doesn't seem right to you (for whatever reason) don't do it.

[eskielover]

Guys usually mature slower than women. Every guy is different.....& it depends on what you want the relationship to be like depending on his maturity level & yours.

You are the one that has to feel good about it.

[lido78]

Seems fine to me...I have two friends who are married...she's 30 and he's 23. Working as well as any other marriage out there (actually a bit better).

[LiteraryLark]

No, you're both legal adults.

[Confusedinomicon]

Depends if you are at the same stage in life and see eye to eye.

[coneyislandbaby]

Well I am pretty immature. But all jokes aside I look, live and act a lot more like a 22 year old than a 32 year old. People constantly ask me what I'm studying in school. When I tell them I graduated nearly ten years ago from college, they react with genuine shock. I regularly have people tell me they thought I was 23 or 24 when they first met me.

Naturally, I also attract a lot of much younger guys, which is okay by me for the most part. But this guy I just met looks young even for his own age.

I just picture people gossiping (he is also, btw, a coworker) and I hear my moms voice buzzing in the back of my head telling me I need a "man" with a "career" and "his own house." what if I'm the one making more money? Are we so shackled to our old-fashioned way of life that I have to worry about this kind of stuff? Ugh.

And I don't even make much money. I work in retail. I don't want kids. I just wanna live life.

[Confusedinomicon]

I don't understand what you're defending?

If you are happy and you guys are working who cares what others think? No one said it's a bad thing to date younger.

Originally Posted by coneyislandbaby

Well I am pretty immature. But all jokes aside I look, live and act a lot more like a 22 year old than a 32 year old. People constantly ask me what I'm studying in school. When I tell them I graduated nearly ten years ago from college, they react with genuine shock. I regularly have people tell me they thought I was 23 or 24 when they first met me.

Naturally, I also attract a lot of much younger guys, which is okay by me for the most part. But this guy I just met looks young even for his own age.

I just picture people gossiping (he is also, btw, a coworker) and I hear my moms voice buzzing in the back of my head telling me I need a "man" with a "career" and "his own house." what if I'm the one making more money? Are we so shackled to our old-fashioned way of life that I have to worry about this kind of stuff? Ugh.

And I don't even make much money. I work in retail. I don't want kids. I just wanna live life.

OK, so now I will chime in : it is NEVER a good idea to date a co-worker. It is a HORRIBLE idea. Someone always has to leave when the party is over. And it's sooo awkward if something happens. Plus, coworkers do and will gossip. People are bored and have nothing better to do. You will give them fuel!.

In addition, what is your company policy on dating colleagues. Most companies have a policy in place for a very good reason.

OK, off my "mom box".

Have fun and be careful (there I go again sounding like a mom (rolling eyes)

[coneyislandbaby]

Originally Posted by Rose Panachée

OK, so now I will chime in : it is NEVER a good idea to date a co-worker. It is a HORRIBLE idea. Someone always has to leave when the party is over. And it's sooo awkward if something happens. Plus, coworkers do and will gossip. People are bored and have nothing better to do. You will give them fuel!.

In addition, what is your company policy on dating colleagues. Most companies have a policy in place for a very good reason.

OK, off my "mom box".

Have fun and be careful (there I go again sounding like a mom (rolling eyes)

Wellll... I work in a huge store with 800 employees in the middle of midtown manhattan, he's part time and I'm full time, and he works days and I work nights. So with so many of us there I'm not too concerned. I dont see him much at all there. My worries lie more in people i know there knowing I'm 32 and wondering "what is she thinking?"

As far as policies.. No idea! I'm sure they exist, but people there date all the time. It's like a college campus, as weird as it sounds. I've been there 8 months and I barely know most of the people employed there.

Thanks for the advice!

Originally Posted by coneyislandbaby

Wellll... I work in a huge store with 800 employees in the middle of midtown manhattan, he's part time and I'm full time, and he works days and I work nights. So with so many of us there I'm not too concerned. I dont see him much at all there. My worries lie more in people i know there knowing I'm 32 and wondering "what is she thinking?"

As far as policies.. No idea! I'm sure they exist, but people there date all the time. It's like a college campus, as weird as it sounds. I've been there 8 months and I barely know most of the people employed there.

Thanks for the advice!

It sounds like you answered your own question. Go for it!
Best wishes!