SO many young men attracted to older women! ( Archived) (147)

May 29, 2014 3:05 PM CST SO many young men attracted to older women!
I belong to a few different dating sites. I am 51 years old, and am truly perplexed by the number of young men who contact me for a date!
I am preferring someone closer to my own age, however, the average age range of those who contact me is: 38-47.
Do you think many are caught up with the "cougar" fantasy, or do you think they desire a more mature woman, thinking there will be less drama, more focus, maturity?

*(In my defense, I was married for 30 years and A LOT has changed from the dating world I knew as a girl of 17!!)*

I hope to get some insight, opinions & thoughts from you all.
Thank you!
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May 29, 2014 3:08 PM CST SO many young men attracted to older women!
Vladosh
VladoshVladoshStip, Macedonia11 Posts
hmmmmm... laugh
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May 29, 2014 3:20 PM CST SO many young men attracted to older women!
Vladosh
VladoshVladoshStip, Macedonia11 Posts
true attraction and connection either happens or not ,age doesn't matter much ,one general opinion from me as i fit there in the group of youngsters that think you're Really really HOT blushing laugh
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May 29, 2014 3:25 PM CST SO many young men attracted to older women!
Vladosh
VladoshVladoshStip, Macedonia11 Posts
LadyLori ,then hello :) , Focus ,Maturity ,less drama are a rarity these days so is no wonder bouquet
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May 29, 2014 3:30 PM CST SO many young men attracted to older women!
unlaoised
unlaoisedunlaoisedTwilight zone, Wicklow Ireland34 Threads 12,152 Posts
KNenagh: I agree, I also think that a lot of people (locally) on this website would simply get up on anything with a pulse - they send chain emails and look who bites.

I have every possible block put into my mailbox and that cut down considerably on the crap emails.

Some of the guys contacting you are not much younger than you - you are an attractive women and I wouldn't blame them Best of luck LadyLori that you find what you're looking for.


I agree with there K...anything with a pulse laugh
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May 29, 2014 3:31 PM CST SO many young men attracted to older women!
Vladosh
VladoshVladoshStip, Macedonia11 Posts
but why oh why ... ??? rolling on the floor laughing jac379 ..hello , you know that is a question most likely as a woman you are asking yourself ;)
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May 29, 2014 3:39 PM CST SO many young men attracted to older women!
unlaoised
unlaoisedunlaoisedTwilight zone, Wicklow Ireland34 Threads 12,152 Posts
LadyLori: Thank you for your input-much appreciated!!
Perhaps you're right, but I'm not lacking in attention. The other, well, that's my choice, haha!! I might be looking and I might be lonely, but I'm not desperate....yet! LOL!
I will surely keep your input in mind. Again, thank you!


laugh I'm with you on that. They start off saying they prefer older women, less drama, more comfortable with themselves etc...but..scratch the surface with a few questions and bingo, there it is laugh
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May 29, 2014 3:39 PM CST SO many young men attracted to older women!
jac379
jac379jac379pontyclun, South Glamorgan, Wales UK25 Threads 3 Polls 12,293 Posts
Vladosh: but why oh why ... ??? jac379 ..hello , you know that is a question most likely as a woman you are asking yourself ;)

Isn't every question, thought, feeling, perception, etc. at least in part about ourselves by default, regardless of gender?

If something is generated from our being, it has something to do with our being.
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May 29, 2014 3:39 PM CST SO many young men attracted to older women!
KNenagh: I agree, I also think that a lot of people (locally) on this website would simply get up on anything with a pulse - they send chain emails and look who bites.

I have every possible block put into my mailbox and that cut down considerably on the crap emails.

Some of the guys contacting you are not much younger than you - you are an attractive women and I wouldn't blame them Best of luck LadyLori that you find what you're looking for.


First off, thanks for the compliment and right back at you :)
Second, I chuckled when I read "get up on anything with a pulse"! laugh

Lastly, I guess I need to follow your lead and add a few more blocks to my profiles!
Much obliged!
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May 29, 2014 3:40 PM CST SO many young men attracted to older women!
Vladosh
VladoshVladoshStip, Macedonia11 Posts
..and i'm sorry if i interrupted the forums i was just trying to be friendly ,i fount the topic more tickling in general then personal , cheers beer
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May 29, 2014 3:43 PM CST SO many young men attracted to older women!
Vladosh: true attraction and connection either happens or not ,age doesn't matter much ,one general opinion from me as i fit there in the group of youngsters that think you're Really really HOT


Aw, thanks Vladosh blushing
I appreciate your honesty from a male perspective!
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May 29, 2014 3:44 PM CST SO many young men attracted to older women!
Obstinance_Works
Obstinance_WorksObstinance_WorksManchester, Greater Manchester, England UK3 Threads 1 Polls 3,514 Posts
When I was 19 I had a brief relationship with a girl(31)because at the time it seemed cool. It was something to brag about to my friends. And perhaps to make use of having to grow up at a young age.

I can't speak for all young men, but when I'm in a club and see a cougar what I don't see is a fantasy, and what I do see is an unwanted chest stroking waiting to happen.
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May 29, 2014 3:47 PM CST SO many young men attracted to older women!
Vladosh
VladoshVladoshStip, Macedonia11 Posts
LadyLori ..yes regardless of gender ,but not , because you're a woman , and a woman as i know (and i don't ) laugh ..has a very intimate relationship with her looks as oppose to man ,it is in the nature of gender simply ,it is maybe cultural ,but if it is so ..then we're looking at changes as in man ..so as in age difference relationships ,so it comes down simply to ...go with the flow ,you feel it ,than that's that kiss
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May 29, 2014 3:48 PM CST SO many young men attracted to older women!
iwil55
iwil55iwil55Centennial, Colorado USA173 Posts
Well, in a weak attemp at defense of their position, LadyLori, I find you an attractive lady no matter what age I am or am not...
But that is probably not the point of this thread.
I figure you had better just state what interests you and block what doesn't so that you are not inundated with offers that you do not wish to receive.
by the way, do you like older men?
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May 29, 2014 3:54 PM CST SO many young men attracted to older women!
2intrigued
2intrigued2intriguedMississauga, Ontario Canada11 Threads 18,576 Posts
unlaoised: I'm with you on that. They start off saying they prefer older women, less drama, more comfortable with themselves etc...but..scratch the surface with a few questions and bingo, there it is


Yep, same stories I get as well. laugh
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May 29, 2014 3:55 PM CST SO many young men attracted to older women!
lifeisadream
lifeisadreamlifeisadreamMexi Go, Mexico State Mexico156 Threads 20 Polls 16,713 Posts
LadyLori: I belong to a few different dating sites. I am 51 years old, and am truly perplexed by the number of young men who contact me for a date!
I am preferring someone closer to my own age, however, the average age range of those who contact me is: 38-47.
Do you think many are caught up with the "cougar" fantasy, or do you think they desire a more mature woman, thinking there will be less drama, more focus, maturity?

*(In my defense, I was married for 30 years and A LOT has changed from the dating world I knew as a girl of 17!!)*

I hope to get some insight, opinions & thoughts from you all.
Thank you!


Not all but many of them:


$ + Not marriage


grin
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May 29, 2014 4:05 PM CST SO many young men attracted to older women!
jac379
jac379jac379pontyclun, South Glamorgan, Wales UK25 Threads 3 Polls 12,293 Posts
LadyLori: Thanks jac379.....I hear that too.
Hmmm.............are we cursed or blessed? or

Only you can decide if you find it a curse, a blessing, or something else.

Personally, I've not ever been interested in dating someone much younger than myself, so I'm pretty neutral about the issue.

It's not like interest from younger men stops others from showing interest. I've noticed that the age range viewing my profile (when I've got it set to seeking men) goes from 18 to late 70's.

Interestingly, I find it more amusing if a man young enough to be my son views my profile, but I'm really uncomfortable with women in their teens, or early twenties viewing my profile (when I've got it set to seeking women). Maybe that's because I have a daughter which makes the age gap appear more concrete, or because I view young women as being more easily exploited. I dunno.
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May 29, 2014 4:11 PM CST SO many young men attracted to older women!
miss_littlegal
miss_littlegalmiss_littlegalClifton, IL, Illinois USA1 Posts
Lady Lori,
I am 55 years old and consider myself attractive, but I am finding out the same thing. I fail to see the harm in it though. Personally, I enjoy meeting any new people and if they are handsome then that's a no brainer!
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May 29, 2014 4:13 PM CST SO many young men attracted to older women!
unlaoised
unlaoisedunlaoisedTwilight zone, Wicklow Ireland34 Threads 12,152 Posts
miss_littlegal: Lady Lori,
I am 55 years old and consider myself attractive, but I am finding out the same thing. I fail to see the harm in it though. Personally, I enjoy meeting any new people and if they are handsome then that's a no brainer!


It all depends on what you're looking for
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May 29, 2014 4:35 PM CST SO many young men attracted to older women!
pedalguy59
pedalguy59pedalguy59Burlington, Ontario Canada28 Threads 1 Polls 6,976 Posts
wave I just don't respond to a Woman who is not close to my age.
If one is realistic that is what it should be, since I have been on
that road before.IMO.
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