Sep 20th, 2007
Seven Reasons Why it Makes Sense to Date a Younger Man
I saw on CNN today that 34 percent of women over 40 were dating younger men, and 35 percent preferred it to dating older men. I would have guessed it was the reverse, and I wonder if the cougar factor is actually real. (Cougar =a middle-aged (or above) woman, dressed to the nines, out on the prowl looking for young (20-35 year old) men).
Whatever it is I think it could be fun. Here are seven reasons why I think you should try it:
1. He’ll keep you feeling younger.
2. You can teach him and guide him in the bedroom.
3. The two of you will have to overcome the adversity together. It will make you closer.
4. He’ll dress better than older men.
5. He is more likely to come to you for advice and guidance. An older man may not look up to you in that respect.
6. If it works out, you can retire sooner than you planned.
7. He won’t compare you to his ex-girlfriends.
Many of those reasons are the same for a guy dating a younger woman I’d say, although for a guy to date an older woman, there is security/stability/maturity - so I can see the attraction to that too.
You’re absolutely right. I think a lot of women date older men for those very reasons. However, in today’s world we’re more independent and able to provide that stability/security for ourselves.
It seems that many men feel threatened by the very thing they seek - stability and security with a woman. I suppose its why most men prefer not to date a woman with more education or earning power than they have.
I find that odd although I suppose some guys might feel the woman could be condesending - not that guys are ever that way!
LD: You’re so wise in your ways.