MEn, how would you feel?

[Danny :D :D :D]

It would bother me a bit, quite a bit, ok alot.

[32mTexas]

If the man is rich, I'd expect a check with at least 6 zeros written on it. At 23, my kid is free to make her own mistakes so whatever.

This same subject came up in chat last night. I got attacked for saying the same thing I said here. ^ First of all, I'm kidding about the rich guy with the check. I am however serious about my daughter making her own mistakes. My personal opinion would be that she's making a mistake but I wouldn't let my opinion get in her way. I feel like I've raised her well, and that she has a good head on her shoulders and knows a real man when she sees one. Most of you may find this hard to believe but I don't act like I do here around my daughter. I actually act the way I'd expect any man to act around my daughter. I'm a pretty good role model for men when it comes to teaching her what to expect. If she were to ever talk to a man twice her age and she were 23, I would have to bet money that this guy is a rare find and must be worth his weight in gold in order to fool my daughter and to impress her enough to get through he defenses. I know there are plenty of girls out there that might have something more to offer than my daughter does but I do know that she's going to grow up to be a great woman. Some lucky **** is going to have to go through a **** load to land her so she'll have my vote of confidence when she meets him at whatever age. I might want to **** him up secretly but I won't.

[Boomerang]

When consenting adults make a personal decision, it's not so much how we, the onlookers feel as much as it is a matter of what can we do? And, to my understanding, unless asked for advice, there's not a lot to be done except hope for the best for them. That's the 'two-edged sword' of freedom of choice. Not very comforting, I know, but, we all cherish our freedom to choose and that's the way of life.

[Manmanbacon]

Well depending on my daughter, if i know she is smart and makes good decisions then i'd be happy for her

For my friend, same thing as my daughter lol

[JaneDoeFo]

In all respect, if something I'm really happy doing now causes the pain, death or dis-memberment of myself or loved ones...I'm forbiddden to regret it later? Just wondering if any of us poor humans are allowed regret.

I respect that wisdom gives you the ability to learn, so I think that until you figure some things out, its only natural to regret at times. I don't really believe the people who say they have never regretted something they have done at one point in time. If that were true, they would hold the secret to having perfection of life.

[Krass]

As a future father: My 23 year old daughter dating an old creepy man would = disown.
As a friend: Dumb gold digging bitch = de-friend.

[Boomerang]

As a future father: My 23 year old daughter dating an old creepy man would = disown.
As a friend: Dumb gold digging bitch = de-friend.

When I saw you posted, Krass, I couldn't wait to read it. Good on you, man. I think if everyone would be as honest as you were. What you posted would've sufficed as an answer for everyone here. Good on you, Sir!

You could close the thread now. Nuff said...

[CHERRYPIE]

I know this thread is aimed at guys and being the kinda gal I am I just had to say something. I've got a cousin who married a guy older than her parents. I have to say they had a great marriage, it lasted over twenty five years. Sadly her husband died of cancer aged sixty nine, she's was forty five at the time. Although, they never had any children he's children from his previous marriage all accepted her as a step Mom. It's not something that I would advocate with my daughters yet like all relationships it can work out. But I'm in agreement with what has been said we have to stand back and allow people to make their own mistakes and to learn from them.

[Boomerang]

I know this thread is aimed at guys and being the kinda gal I am I just had to say something. I've got a cousin who married a guy older than her parents. I have to say they had a great marriage, it lasted over twenty five years. Sadly her husband died of cancer aged sixty nine, she's was forty five at the time. Although, they never had any children he's children from his previous marriage all accepted her as a step Mom. It's not something that I would advocate with my daughters yet like all relationships it can work out. But I'm in agreement with what has been said we have to stand back and allow people to make their own mistakes and to learn from them.

I think it's very poignant about how they were happy. Then he dies. And she's still got so much time to live. Gives one a hollow feeling. I'm pleased you shared it, though. Because it's something that really happened. It has validity to it. Life is just so surprising....unpredictable.

[CHERRYPIE]

I think it's very poignant about how they were happy. Then he dies. And she's still got so much time to live. Gives one a hollow feeling. I'm pleased you shared it, though. Because it's something that really happened. It has validity to it. Life is just so surprising....unpredictable.

Yeah that was exactly my point. They never grew old together, but on the other hand she never regretted it either he made her very happy in that time. I'm not sure that's something I could do or want however, maybe for some it's what makes them happy, like you said I'd hate the hollow feeling and the emptyness afterwards.