Question:
Are younger women interested in older men?
superdave
2008-06-04 23:07:13 UTC
I'm just curious about this. What would they be looking for in a relationship with an older man. I'm talking about a real relationship not the sugar daddy thing.
33 answers:
bnnykllr
2008-06-04 23:20:47 UTC
ok.



i'm 28, engaged to a man that is 47. we've been together 4 years, have 1 child together. i have never dated anyone younger than me, but at the same time never had this much of an age gap. i didn't say to myself, i'm going to go out and fall in love with a man older than my dad (only 3 months, but still older). it just happened. keep in mind not all women are the same.



why do i like older men? well, there is of course the whole "i'm mature for my age" thing. it's true. i am. he is stable. as strange as it may seem, we have a lot of the same interests and lots in common. he's unlikely to cheat on me, but at the same time he's the only guy i have never cheated on. really, it's a lot of the same things in any relationship- he makes me laugh, we enjoy each others company, we are attracted to each other. we put each other first, in other words my main concern is keeping him happy, and his main concern is keeping me happy. he just happened to be at the same point in his life as i was, despite the age difference. it works for us, not everybody.



i'm not sure where to go with this, hope i gave you an answer that helps.



added:

it's not about money. yes, he makes a lot more now, but we started a bussiness together and he makes $60+ an hour 50+ hours a week. but, 4 years ago when we met, he was around $10/hour and no overtime. money had nothing to do with the feelings.
ukmaninmalta
2008-06-04 23:20:47 UTC
Age is more important the younger you are. As you get older age gap is not so important. I would say when you are in your thirties a women may well see a man of 40 attractive and mature and the man would see the same in the women. I think if a man is 50 and wants a twenty year old its lust a trophy cant see the love bit in it. When you think about it a few years make no difference at all and an older man is more mature, more experienced and understands a lot more about a women, often more secure and settled job wise, so they can have a lot to offer.



I should add that there is 13 years between my wife and myself. When we got together she was in her thirties and me forties.
Joe D
2008-06-04 23:16:08 UTC
I'm a dude, but I have to tell you younger women are interested in older men.



This is for one of a couple reasons.



Either she has a daddy complex, and she really sexually and romantically is attracted to guys who are older and wiser and keep her protected, as in a father figure, or she sees that you are settled, you have money, and can take care of her.



If she is into old guys because of the establishment factor, it's not necessarily a bad thing. Some women rate richer dudes as being hotter. Older dudes are typically richer. Ie: Donald Trump. If you can make her feel safe, and take care of her, she's gonna be attracted to that.



However, if it turns out to be an Anna Nicole situation, where she's not into the older dude, but just the older dude's money, that's really not the best definition of "interested," or at least not in the dude (maybe in the money.) I'd say this could happen too.
mkt
2008-06-04 23:12:15 UTC
It's an absent parent thing - as a young woman, 18-23, I was very attracted to older men, maybe 10-12 yrs older. As I became older the attraction went away. Well sort of, my husband is 8 yrs older. It's a need for protection thing, a worldly thing.



The older men I dated knew HOW to have sex, how to wine & dine & were stable & capable men. Those were things that impressed me then.
anonymous
2008-06-04 23:10:45 UTC
How much older? Like 10 years or 30 years? if you're 50 the chances of landing a 20 something is pretty freaking slim. women DO think about things like how long would I be a widow?
mandy_010
2008-06-05 00:00:08 UTC
A very rare few are. Most are either looking for a father figure to take the place of the one they never had, or after security and money for themselves and their children. The rare few that aren't needing that probably have lots in common with the older man, such as great talent, shared political goal or powerful drive, so that age would matter less to them.



But older men who think women their own age are "too old" need to grow up.
lsn2npr
2008-06-04 23:18:44 UTC
as a whole..yes they are. Evolutionarily/anthropologically speaking: a woman ultimately wants a guy who is mature, stable, and has a plan (and this doesnt have anything to do with money necessarily) These traits are typically found in older guys. Men on the other hand are visual creatures and (again, evolutionarily speaking) are interested in younger, fertile women; those that are most healthy and capable baring children. Its no coincidence that you often see younger girls with older guys. This isnt something we consciously think about. Its hardwired into our DNA. It (in the beginning anyway) insured the survival of our species. Now although this isnt the politically correct answer and there are exceptions of course, it is the prevailing norm in societies AROUND THE WORLD regardless or race, region, religion, income, class, or status.
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emmarose19
2008-06-04 23:12:54 UTC
Yes! I am 25 and I am married to a man who is 36. It is not about money. We have 2 daughters and a real relationship. Older "men" are stable and more mature than "boys".
veronicamars
2008-06-04 23:13:01 UTC
it really depends how much older. like 30 years older is nasty. and 15+ is generally pretty gross too. but if u have a connection w/ somebody, have a lot in common, genuinely enjoy each others company and stuff like that age shouldn't be a huge factor if both of u are at least 18!! and comfortable with each other's age. older guys are generally a lot more mature, which is really nice.
gisele kinjhuin
2008-06-04 23:15:30 UTC
there is this guy i work with and he is about10-15 years older then me. i am intrested in him because he is hilarious and i have sooo much fun around him. i love being around him and the whole time he makes me laugh, but he has no idea i have a thing for him. we definately have a connection, and i think that is the only reason a younger women will like someone older. (for the right reasons)
anonymous
2008-06-04 23:11:30 UTC
I am not. My husband is 3 years older than me, I could not see dating anyone more than 5 years older than me (before I was married that is)
xiaoniao
2008-06-04 23:13:09 UTC
well with older men, women could look for this "manly" attitude that comes with age, it could be the fact that they are financially more stable than younger men, and i guess with older men it's more sense of security that not much will change. just a guess.
Amanda C
2008-06-04 23:11:39 UTC
i wouldnt mind havein an older man. im only 23, so i would want to go older than 30, but i would like a guy who is currently establishing their career, who has their own place to live, can pay their bills on time, has high self esteem, and is generally responsible.
Aiza A
2008-06-04 23:16:43 UTC
for me i like guy older than me, but not that so old. maybe 1 to 5 years older than me because i want to feel secure when I'm with that guy. and older guy easily understand a girl because he thinks matured.
mesmerize
2008-06-04 23:34:06 UTC
Yes I think we do.Personally I prefer older men because I find it very exciting and challenging.I am currently in a committed relationship my fiance is running 51 and me going 27 this month.Our relationship is going six years and hoping more years.Yes I love him so much and he makes me feel loved and cared for.
Bond Girl
2008-06-05 06:37:08 UTC
A lot are, mainly because older men are more mature and treat a woman with respect.
anonymous
2008-06-04 23:13:01 UTC
Younger or older women are interested in ONE thing. MONEY. They don't care who has it. A cat with two heads would be attractive if he had the dollars.
the d
2008-06-04 23:11:46 UTC
absoulutely, like the guy is 27 and she is 22,, you bet,i think that's a great points spread, even 29 and she's 23. that's good also.
anonymous
2008-06-04 23:10:43 UTC
it depends how much older. if it is more than 10 years i think i would be a bit hesitant but other than that age doesntmatter if you truly love someone
anonymous
2008-06-04 23:12:06 UTC
i do like older guyz. but you kno im 12. i like 13 14 year oldz
alX
2008-06-04 23:10:47 UTC
yes only to make them feel more mature im guessing?

looking for basically the same things.
anonymous
2008-06-04 23:11:14 UTC
well some girls do go for older men for maturity and stuff

but it really depends on the guys personality
Monsieur Rick
2008-06-04 23:16:59 UTC
They would be looking for a more mature person, who is emotionally stable, and possibly a consummate lover.
anonymous
2008-06-04 23:10:45 UTC
look i been pimpin since i was like 14, its not the age that matters its how old you act. if i act like im in charge, they come a flockin to me
anonymous
2008-06-04 23:10:16 UTC
define older.
ChiCk4God
2008-06-04 23:13:42 UTC
how much older were you talking?
Juliet
2008-06-04 23:10:46 UTC
oh yeah,

most look fro maturity in an older guy cuz guyz these days r "stupid"....
sky‹(•¿•)›©
2008-06-04 23:11:33 UTC
sure i married one great in bed and more mature
mel basa
2008-06-04 23:10:53 UTC
maturity and security-not just financially
winter
2008-06-04 23:11:24 UTC
yes please define older...but personally yea...i always go for guys 2-3 years older than me :)
ITS CHRIS YALL.LOL
2008-06-04 23:12:29 UTC
idk if this counts but im 13 and have an 11 year old gf....it rlly depends i guess
Chandy
2008-06-04 23:10:36 UTC
No thanks... pretty sickening. Dirty old men shouldn't go there anyway


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