The age debate
by Monica G. Pe on March 2, 2011
There are unspoken rules when it comes to choosing a partner. Some prefer to date those who we can relate with religiously, culturally or educationally, while some are happy with anyone attractive. Whatever the case, most of us are likely to meet partners who are a few years apart. They say age is just a number, so what differences do a few years (or months) really make?
In the spirit of the Valentine season, g asks Ateneans: Older or younger, who would you date?
“I’d date an older guy because he has more knowledge and experience, not just with the dating life but in all aspects. And it’s better because you’re more assured to be dating someone who’s more mature.”
-Candice Chee, I BS MGT
“Older guys most definitely; they say girls mature faster than boys, so dating someone older sort of puts the both of you on the same level.”
-Kia Opinion, II BS CTM
“Depends! Because some younger guys are mature while some older guys are immature.”
-Denise Peña, II BS CTM
“I’d date a younger guy because if I like the guy, why should the age matter? That’s if he was like, up to a year younger than me. I base it on how we click, if we like each other and the guy’s personality. Age isn’t much of a concern, although it says something about maturity.”
-Ana Raymundo, III AB DS
“Depends, I have crushes on younger guys but relationship-wise I’d go for older guys because I think they’re more mature.”
-Marielle Batingal, IV BS CTM
“I would date a younger guy, if he were a real man. I mean mature and with ambition. If that’s asking for too much then I guess I’m not dating a younger guy!”
-Sarah Uy, IV BSM AMF
“Yes I would! My boyfriend is a few months younger than me!”
-Moncie Santos, IV AB POS
“Usually no, younger would mean an age gap or immaturity. But I’ve been proven otherwise. I don’t mind as long as he’s a decent guy who won’t make me feel the age difference.”
-Iya General, IV BS MGT
“I’d date someone younger because I don’t want to feel inferior. When you’re the older one in the relationship, you’re the one who’s smarter and more responsible.”
-Earl Reyes, I BS BIO
“I would date an older person, because they’re more mature and understanding.”
-Skippy Sta. Ana, II BS PSY
“I’d go for younger just because it’s more traditional—like it’s more accepted by society.”
-Miguel Monfort, II AB IS
“I don’t look at the age. What matters is if the love is there. It’s a greater form of love if you don’t conform to society.”
-Mark Jambaro, II BS PSY
“I think dating an older woman is just like dating any other woman and that all the “nakanaman, lakas” comments are sort of misplaced.”
-Benj Ilagan, II BS MGT
“Older, for a change. I’m open to changes.”
-Jone Asug, III BS MGT
“Actually it doesn’t matter who’s younger or older. What matters more is if the two of you get along. Well yeah, I’d date a younger girl. Parang walang difference eh. All those stereotypes aren’t always applicable. Not every younger girl is mahinhin, dependent or the paikopot type. Ask girls! They make a big deal about dating younger guys…or was it shorter guys?”
-Jaime Villanueva, III BS PSY
“Any—I don’t think age matters and neither does race!”
-Jerome Zapata, III BS PSY
“I would date younger, I already have. They’re like puppies, they do everything you say. But seriously, I like spontaneity and I think they’re way more spontaneous and that keeps me interested.”
-Justin Alexandra Convento, III BFA ID
“I don’t mind if I date a younger girl—just as long as she isn’t pedophile young.”
-Miggy Santos, III BS BIO
“I would date a younger girl. Age doesn’t really matter but of course not too young like five or ten years—maybe two or three years younger.”
-Yago Puno, IV BS MGT
