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Do you think it's "creepy" for two consenting adults with a large age gap to date? (kbin.social)
submitted 2 years ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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I don't believe it's creepy for two consenting adults with a large age gap to date. If a 25 year old woman dates a 50 year old man, I don't think it's creepy. It's none of my business. I don't judge them.

A man who dates younger women is called "creepy." A woman who dates younger men is called a cougar. Leonardo DiCaprio was judged harshly for dating a 19 year old woman. Most older women are not judged for dating younger men.

Sometimes it's hard to find a partner of the same age. For example, if a man divorces at 50, it would be hard to find a 50 year old woman. He would have to date someone younger.

The double standard is that men get judged harshly. Society has to change it's attitude.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

The double standard is that men get judged harshly. Society has to change it's attitude.

This discussion is a clear indicator that men judge each other quite harshly on the topic. The absolutist attitudes portrayed by some members here are the exact problem we are dealing with.

I am glad however that there are more sane members here than unsane --> "it depends" is the answer.