I wish I could throw stones on this but if I was an international A list celebrity with many millions of dollars and some of the worlds most attractive women, women so attractive that they are professionally attractive regularly wanted to date me I cant say 100% that Id behave any better.
I mean, the man engages in consential relationships with women of legal age and so far I havent heard any allegations of domestic violence, sexual assault, underage shenanigans or P Diddy shit.
If you value attractiveness above all else, sure. I like my life partner to be a similar level of maturity and to have similar life experiences. It’s not illegal, but it’s telegraphing a lot about his values and mindset.
I know what you mean. I’m currently dating someone 6 years younger than me, and while we’re both technically Millennials, I have so many childhood experiences that she simply cannot relate to. She doesn’t know any 90s references, never had to use dial-up internet, and her first gaming system was a Wii. Some of my high school memories are her middle school memories, but for the most part she relates more to Gen Z than I ever could.
I love her but I wish we were closer together in age.
I get the consent points. The thing that makes this problematic to me is the inherent power dynamic in this kind of dating.
A couple years after college, I was underway in my career, and I was dating someone who was still in school. Even with only a few years apart, that difference in where we were in our lives made a very uncomfortable power dynamic. It occasionally left me feeling like a father figure rather than an equal partner. I can only imagine how that would be even more significant now that I’ve had a successful career for over a decade, if I were dating an 18 year old now.
This lends the thought to me: what kind of person would seek out a relationship with that kind of dynamic instead of seeking someone who can be an actual partner? I can’t think of anything that doesn’t logically lead to conclusions in the vicinity of abuse.
If it’s not really a relationship, but a consensual casual thing, then it seems less concerning to me. But if it’s truly dating and an attempt to build a true relationship rather than being transactional, it certainly feels ethically darker to me.
I don’t really care about Leo in particular, but the general concept of dating younger people seems like it opens an ethical gray area where my opinions are uncertain, or at least very situational.
Oh if it was my daughter Id definitely be less than ok with it, If it was Leo and a random 19yo “girl” i’d feel that was very questionable. But its two famous people I hardly give a fuck about…
In a weird way, he probably has more in common with a model who travels the world, goes to fancy parties and fashion shows than most other people. They probably move in very similar circles and live closer lives than you or I do to them.
“It sucks being pretty and rich”
“Oh I know, want to go eat literally anywhere because we dont need to make reservations or worry about what it costs because I’m Leonardo DiCaprio?”
“I’m a 19yo model, I dont eat. But Hugo Boss told me about a boutique cafe hidden in a laundromat that does glacial diet waters”
“Was that at the Milan thing after I got done shooting in Venice?”
“No, Prague remember, we were talking about where to stay in Monaco after fashion week in London.”
Men being attracted to young girls and those girls being attracted to succesful men is nothing new. Its been like that thorought the entire human history. It’s in our genes. Just like enjoying high-caloric food.
There’s a lot of very attractive older women though. Arguably more attractive, imo. Not that I really care who DeCaprio dates as long as they’re adults; it’s just kind of weird and funny he only dates women under 25.
I wish I could throw stones on this but if I was an international A list celebrity with many millions of dollars and some of the worlds most attractive women, women so attractive that they are professionally attractive regularly wanted to date me I cant say 100% that Id behave any better.
I mean, the man engages in consential relationships with women of legal age and so far I havent heard any allegations of domestic violence, sexual assault, underage shenanigans or P Diddy shit.
If you value attractiveness above all else, sure. I like my life partner to be a similar level of maturity and to have similar life experiences. It’s not illegal, but it’s telegraphing a lot about his values and mindset.
I know what you mean. I’m currently dating someone 6 years younger than me, and while we’re both technically Millennials, I have so many childhood experiences that she simply cannot relate to. She doesn’t know any 90s references, never had to use dial-up internet, and her first gaming system was a Wii. Some of my high school memories are her middle school memories, but for the most part she relates more to Gen Z than I ever could.
I love her but I wish we were closer together in age.
Ya it’s pretty clear he just wants to fuck. I guess that’s cool and all. But surely there is more to life than just fucking? Shrug what do I know.
I agree. Plus he dates them. He’s not one night standing them. Who cares, let them live.
Like, meme about it all you like but maybe pull up short of the pedo accusations.
Pedo accusations are dilatory… Focus on actually pedos, get the wood chipper going.
Calling Two audlts fucking pedophilia is hurting actual victims. False accusations have socialtal cost.
I get the consent points. The thing that makes this problematic to me is the inherent power dynamic in this kind of dating.
A couple years after college, I was underway in my career, and I was dating someone who was still in school. Even with only a few years apart, that difference in where we were in our lives made a very uncomfortable power dynamic. It occasionally left me feeling like a father figure rather than an equal partner. I can only imagine how that would be even more significant now that I’ve had a successful career for over a decade, if I were dating an 18 year old now.
This lends the thought to me: what kind of person would seek out a relationship with that kind of dynamic instead of seeking someone who can be an actual partner? I can’t think of anything that doesn’t logically lead to conclusions in the vicinity of abuse.
If it’s not really a relationship, but a consensual casual thing, then it seems less concerning to me. But if it’s truly dating and an attempt to build a true relationship rather than being transactional, it certainly feels ethically darker to me.
I don’t really care about Leo in particular, but the general concept of dating younger people seems like it opens an ethical gray area where my opinions are uncertain, or at least very situational.
Oh if it was my daughter Id definitely be less than ok with it, If it was Leo and a random 19yo “girl” i’d feel that was very questionable. But its two famous people I hardly give a fuck about…
I mean he was at Diddy parties so there is time, but I tend to agree they’re all adults and although I find it weird they can do what they want.
I find it weird because aside from sex, you really have nothing in common with teenagers once you hit a certain age.
In a weird way, he probably has more in common with a model who travels the world, goes to fancy parties and fashion shows than most other people. They probably move in very similar circles and live closer lives than you or I do to them.
“It sucks being pretty and rich”
“Oh I know, want to go eat literally anywhere because we dont need to make reservations or worry about what it costs because I’m Leonardo DiCaprio?”
“I’m a 19yo model, I dont eat. But Hugo Boss told me about a boutique cafe hidden in a laundromat that does glacial diet waters”
“Was that at the Milan thing after I got done shooting in Venice?”
“No, Prague remember, we were talking about where to stay in Monaco after fashion week in London.”
Men being attracted to young girls and those girls being attracted to succesful men is nothing new. Its been like that thorought the entire human history. It’s in our genes. Just like enjoying high-caloric food.
Women?
inb4 you explain ephebophilia
19 year olds are adults
yes I know I’m being facetious and implying that excusing this age gap is similar behavior
Dafaq?
There’s a lot of very attractive older women though. Arguably more attractive, imo. Not that I really care who DeCaprio dates as long as they’re adults; it’s just kind of weird and funny he only dates women under 25.