“You Go, Girl! Why Age is Just a Number and Women Dating Younger Men is a New Norm”
3 Reasons Women Date Younger Men
A friend told me the other day that she was in love with a younger guy. She cringed as she awaited my response.
I smiled and asked for more tea. I was excited for her and for the fact that more women are becoming comfortable and honest about their desire to date younger men.
‘But Ese, he wasnt even born when I was 15 years old?” she said to me.
“Well, thank goodness you didn’t date him then.” I teased. “You met him in your forties and by now he is anything but a child.”
She hugged me. The hug was unexpected so I asked why she did that.
She said it was the first time she didn’t feel judged after telling someone that at 40, she was dating a 25-year old. During our conversation, I shared some of my experiences dating a younger guy and how exciting and forbidden it felt at first. Life seems to be changing with regards to women dating younger men. At least in my experience.
Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “age is just a number?” Especially with regards to romantic relationships.
The phrase suggests that age is not the most important factor in a relationship. Which makes sense as more and more women are open to the idea of dating younger men. Cougar title be damned.
In this post, I explore why more women are open to dating younger men and highlight 3 reasons why they do.
In the not so distant past, a woman dating younger men was a shameful thing. They even had a name for such women. Cougar.
The word cougar is also a slang term for an older woman who dates much younger men. Even when it is meant to be a compliment, like any stereotype, cougar has the potential to offend – best to avoid.
Some women are finding that dating younger men can be a great way to keep things fun, exciting, and youthful.
As we get older, we learn that people are complex beings with different personalities, values, and goals. Compatibility is determined by a variety of factors, including shared interests, values, and lifestyles. A person who is younger or older than you may still be a great match if you share similar values and interests. Some women are finding that dating younger men can be a great way to keep things fun, exciting, and youthful.
Women Dating Younger Men Is A New Norm
Hear me out.
I don’t mean new norm like it’s something everyone is doing. No. Not that. I mean, it’s not as wild an idea as it used to be many years ago.
As a person, and especially a woman, nothing (and no one) is holding you back from experiencing life as you choose. Many times it is your thoughts about what others might think and say that makes you hold back.
A Short Case For Younger Men
Younger men are generally more open-minded and less set in their ways. They are often more adventurous and open to new experiences which leads to a more exciting and fulfilling relationship for an older woman. Younger men may also be more willing to try new things and explore new opportunities, which can lead to personal growth and self-discovery for both partners.
Some older women say that dating a younger man awakens their lost (or fleeting) youth. They also experience a deeper level of connection with a younger lover than they have in past age-group relationships.
There are a number of reasons women date younger man, I explore 3 of them below. You may add yours (or any you imagine) in the comments.
3 Reasons Women Date Younger Men
- Age does not define maturity – Just because someone is older, does not mean that they are more mature. Maturity is a combination of life experiences, personal development, and emotional intelligence. It is possible for someone who is younger to be more mature than someone who is older. Sometimes (maybe many times) age means maturity but that is not a norm ;)
- She is Able To Take The Lead in the Bedroom – Many young women are raised to view sex and their bodies as bad, even shameful. This conditioning wanes as women get older so that she is better able to express her suppressed sexual prowess. She is also able to take charge in the bedroom and guide her partner to explore her body and passions in a way that she might not do with an older guy. A younger guy is generally more adventurous in bed and all that stamina is what an older woman needs.
- Women are more financially independent than ever before – In the past women were limited by traditional gender roles, which placed men as the primary breadwinners in a household. These day, a lot of women are financially independent and are no longer reliant on men for financial stability. This leaves room for older women to explore a relationship with someone she actually likes not someone she needs for survival.
Conclusion
Younger man offer a refreshing change in the dating world, and women are more open than ever before to the idea of dating younger men
Are you an older woman dating a younger man?
You are not alone.
Despite society’s opinion about your relationship, it is what it is. You can’t help who you love. Or maybe you can and you have made your choice.
Younger man offer a refreshing change in the dating world, and women are more open than ever before to the idea of dating younger men. As long as both parties are consenting adults and are happy in their relationship, then age should not be a limiting factor.
There are obvious cons to dating a younger man but the cums (sorry, pros) outweigh the cons so embrace the idea of dating younger men and enjoy the exciting possibilities that come with it!
My 2 Cents!
