Seeing an aging man with a
young woman never seems to raise eyebrows, but when it comes to older women dating younger men, people start to get overly concerned. However, according to a recent poll, one-third of women in the forty to sixty-nine year old age group will
date younger men. In this instance this is deemed to be ten years plus younger than them. Another poll showed that women in their fifties, about one sixth of them to be exact, preferred to date men in their forties.
The reason for this phenomenon, which seems to have taken off in the last couple of decades, is not the obvious one. Those who want to put some kind of sleazy connotation on this occurrence which is becoming more common will say it is the stamina of the male which is enticing women to cross a barrier that was once thought of as taboo. However, women in this kind of relationship will say it is the sense of spontaneity and adventure which they find so enticing.
Reasoning Behind This Idea.
Women tend to have a lot of responsibilities when they are younger. They may have brought up their children and grown tired of being married to the same man. Or, they could well have chosen a career over the normal 'get married and have children' traditions that our mothers went through. Either way, women today tend to be far more forthright and demanding when it comes to their own
relationships.
In the past, women usually depended on the man to be the breadwinner and this in itself tied them to the home. However, in the past few decades, women have learned to juggle these roles so that they could bring their own salaries home. This has made them far more independent than before and, as such, it has also given them a say in what they do with their lives.
Health wise too, women are now far more concerned about staying healthy and fit which not only helps them to look younger, it also helps them to live longer than men in general.
In this modern age too, women are no longer looking for that knight in shining armour to come and lift them out of their mundane lives. Rather, they are making their own decisions and doing what feels good regardless of what anyone else says.
With the advent of more strident women comes the phenomenon of a house husband as well. He may well have a lesser career so it makes good sense for him to be the one staying in the home instead of her.
What Do Younger Men See?
Of course,
younger men have been known to look for age mates, or younger women, to set up home with and produce their children. However, these days, there is a breed of man, that finds a successful or confidant woman is the ultimate prize. If she is ten or twenty years older than him, who cares really? Only society of course but, if the couple wants to, they can date each other freely without thought of the outside world.
Men too are like the younger women who look for older and more affluent men. Having a woman who is already successful will mean that they do not have to try so hard to impress. Nor is the necessity to cater for all her whims so important. The older woman has usually become used to dealing with her own expenses, her own needs and decisions where a career is involved. If he does not meet her needs, she is likely to move on without too many problems.
Myths About Dating the Older Woman.
It is very natural for people to assume that once the younger man has had his fill of the older woman, he will find himself a younger woman to have a relationship with. This
advice, normally given to older women dating younger men, is not strictly true. What would be nearer to the truth is that the man wants to have children and the woman may be too old for this.
Another myth is that the
older woman dating a younger man is the aggressor when it came to the first meeting. In most cases, it is always the younger man who makes the first move. Studies showed that after two hundred couples were interviewed, it was always the man who came on strong.
Couples where the December-May relationship occurred have often been told that it just could not last. However, the average length of a relationship of this kind was around thirteen years which is longer than some more traditional marriages last these days.
Possibilities.
When an older woman dates a younger man, the children aspect for him is obviously an important factor, as noted above. However, some psychologists have suggested that the couple could have a lovely life together until the woman dies. When the man finds himself alone then, he could choose a younger woman to have the children that he wanted all his
life. Because of his genetic make up, there is really no cut off point for children so this could suit them both perfectly.
To get into this kind of thing, there are many online dating sites now and one like intergenerationaldating.net, or dateolderwomen.com cater specifically for older women dating younger men or vice versa.
Things Which Work.
For the older female, it is easier for her to choose a young mate as long as he fulfills certain criteria. For example, if she is looking for something very casual, his maturity level will not matter. However, if she is looking for something a little longer lasting, he has to have some level of maturity if he is to keep up with her lifestyle. Having someone who is simply not responsible will surely break the
relationship very fast if she has to become the 'mother' in the relationship.
His spontaneity will also appeal to her to some extent and it is this on its own which can sometimes attract the woman to him. However, it is important that the couple have a serious talk about where they expect the relationship to go, whether it is casual or serious for example, so both are not under any false hopes that there is more here than meets the eye.
Energy levels also play a part in any relationship too so if one wants to party all night while the other likes a quiet read at home, this can be a recipe for disaster. As long as they are roughly in the same ball park when it comes to going out, this could well be a
long-lasting relationship for sure.
Important To Remember.
Many women make the mistake of taking over all financial responsibility and decision-making in the relationship. If she is affluent and she does not mind paying for everything, or if he does not mind her doing this, then they can both relax. However, if he wants her to take over while he still plays around, then this is also a recipe for disaster.
This is why communication is so important, especially in the case of older women dating younger men, before the couple move in together or make things permanent.
Many younger women are dating older guys for very good reasons. Older guys have throughout the ages represented maturity, stability and experience that younger men simply cannot match. There are challenges when it comes to mixed age dating.
Younger women who want to date mature men are not just looking for a daddy figure or a
sugar-daddy as some would immediately jump to. Instead these women are genuinely interested in living a better life and want the experienced hand of someone who has "been there, done that" without all the time involved in the hard lessons that life can sometimes throw at you.
Think about it. If you could gain experience second hand that drove your dreams through to completion years before you could have on your own, would you take that opportunity? You'd be foolish if you said no. And many younger women see this advantage as a real possibility in
dating older guys.
Experience does not just come with common tasks or dreams either. Often older
lovers prove best because they take their time to gain a level of intimacy that is rarely found in youthful quick intercourse. What is better a long session that involves hitting all the emotional highs methodically and thoroughly or a quick heated 5 minute romp? Many younger women, and most 30 somethings would agree, would choose the former rather than the latter.
What about stability? Many
young men are unstable in all their ways. They cannot hold onto cash, they cannot contain their emotions in the midst of stressful environments, they cannot provide the level if luxury that many older men can afford to provide.
The vast majority of women are about safety and security when it comes to relationships. If a woman feels safe and secure then sex is much more likely to happen because a woman will not have sex with you if she feels unsafe. It is a biological response that is hardwired into their brain. And it makes a lot of sense too.
Sure there are women who are thrill seekers, but I would gamble heavily that the majority would not do it if they had everything to lose. They would only do it if they knew that there was a safety net under them. Rarely do people do dangerous things without some means of safety available. That too is biological.
In this case women who are seeking adventure can also get that adventure with older men who are in shape. Skydiving, scuba diving, sailing, balloon rides, exotic travel, safari, basically anything that will take money and knowledge are available to a younger woman who want to date older men. Young men who are not wealthy and well educated simply are out of their league when the reality of what is available to men of means and experience.
Older men who stay in shape have the best chances to make all those young women seek them out. Staying limber and in great shape will improve the chances of your success! The simple fact is that it does not matter if you are
20 or 60, if you have a ton of restrictions in your your body they are broadcast to every young woman in sight. You can have all the money in the world, dress nice and have a driver in a fancy car and while this will get you attention it will not get you the kind of woman that is naturally attracted to you for more than the safety that money brings
