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Here are four good reasons to allow yourself to jump into the kiddie pool. Younger men are more energetic.
There is no formula to what makes a relationship thrive. It was spent simply enjoying our time together. Throughout history masculinity was defined in terms of financial, social and psychological control. Equality between the sexes is a given for most Millennials and Gen Xs. This is a realization I've been fighting against accepting for years. How and why would a younger man choose an older woman? But a younger guy likely is packing less.
They still have a thirst for life that hasn't been jaded yet. They are still climbing in an upward motion and aren't settling into the stereotypes of the men before them. Appearance is very important to them. These men are not afraid to tap into their feminine side when it comes to grooming. And exercise is incorporated into their daily routines -- unlike an older man who is more set in his ways and more content to grow old just like his father did.
Their style is set by what is seen in the media and they are much more fashion savvy. Many younger men seem to be enraptured by older women. They have a certain amount of respect that differs from an older man. They see these women as experienced and knowledgeable in the bedroom -- as if they have mysterious tricks up their sleeves.
Don't forget, as teen boys, usually their fantasies were that of models, movies stars and centerfolds -- many of which were older women. Dating a younger man also makes the woman feel that she has more control of the relationship.
In some cases, the guy is just drawn to a woman who takes care of him, but beware that some men may be true gold diggers looking for a free ride or to be taken care of financially, she adds. Join Now Log In.
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Because he's only 23, I went into it without any expectations. For the record, a neither of us had any idea about our big age difference when we first met and liked each other, and b apparently, I would be considered a puma and not a cougar, thank you very much.
But the thing that really surprised me is that something about the short-lived experience changed me Life goes on after a breakup. He and I had a talk early on about the fact that it was obviously going to end at some point, because we're just at such different places in our lives.
I decided to get into a relationship with him anyway. And, not only was I super happy, it also proved to be one of the most drama-free, stress-free dating experiences I've had in years. Granted, some endings are more painful than others, but as I've gotten older and been involved in more relationships, I have learned that the ending is for a good reason, and that my life absolutely goes on -- usually with me having learned something about myself and taking with me new memories and experiences.
But the experience has made me think about how women are discouraged from dating younger men — especially women in their twenties. Dating a younger man can be exciting, but don't overlook the potential He's either scared of love or loves you but feels like marriage means giving up his.
But, most importantly, I realized that I have learned from my life that the rewards of truly connecting with another person -- even if for a limited amount of time -- are always worth it. Don't spend your time worrying about where it's going.
I think one reason it was so stress-free and enjoyable is because I was present in each moment. It was spent simply enjoying our time together.
As much as I hate to admit it, when I've gone into dating someone in the past who I thought had the potential to be something serious, I've started putting pressure on it. I think a lot of people can relate to that. We become so caught up in the idea of what that relationship could be rather than getting the chance to see if that person or that relationship is something we even want.