A recent survey shows that 35 percent of midlife and older women who are single date younger.
There’s a solid reason for that: As women age, the man pool shrinks significantly, so dating younger only makes sense, says psychologist Dr. Belisa Vranich.
“Women start breaking the rules with what they should like when they see that the right height, age and income don’t necessarily mean anything.”
So what makes a younger mate a good choice?
He is adventurous and fun. Young men tend to be more active and not set in their ways, says life coach and author of Dating the Younger Man Cyndi Targosz. “This is very appealing to women looking to have fun and lead an active life.”
The sex is great! No brainer here. Older men simply cannot keep up sexually to a younger, virile, agile younger man.
He is moldable. Since younger men tend to be less set in their ways, women may have the opportunity to mentor a younger man into their image of their “perfect man,” says sex therapist Beatty Cohan.
“Both have much to learn and experience from one another.”
He can be a fling or long-term. If a woman is just looking for fun and great sex, it may work perfectly until the good stuff wanes. If it is heading towards long-term, then it can be treated like any committed relationship.
He keeps you looking good and feeling young. Older women feel totally worshipped and desired in these relationships, says Targosz.
He appreciates your independence and experience. Older women are at a point in their life when they’re not needy. Younger men tend to welcome their advice.
He is turned on by her confidence. Some younger men say that older women get less upset about little things that girls their own age obsess over, Vranich says.