We’ve all heard that age is nothing but a number, but I’m sure whoever came up with that probably was dating someone around the same age as their grandparent or grandchild. It’s true; age shouldn’t matter if you’ve found the love of your life but with age comes expectations.
Let me explain what I mean. My expectation of a thirty-some year old man is reasonable. He should have a good job (or at least a job), be mature, and hold a conversation. Unfortunately in recent dates, my expectations have been shot, beaten, and run over by a semi-truck.
I know better than to have ANY expectations on a first date. But it should be a generally accepted concept that if you date older, you have less to worry about. Like they won’t have braces, ask you to drive, or wear socks with sandles in public(ew). There should be a sense of calm knowing you are going on a date with someone who is past their fraternity and beer bonging days.
In short, the moral of the post is this; expectations of any kind, not just age, can set you up for disappointment. Let go of those expectations and be pleasantly surprised. Keep calm and date on!
