Is it possible for a man to fall in love with a much younger girl?

[Rosemaiden]

Can a man truly love a much younger girl? Does the age difference matter? Or do men prefer mature, older partners?

Can a man love a younger girl's habits, speech and activities?

[nolabels]

I've fell in love with a woman of 25 when I was 60.
She was just mature enough, and I felt just young enough at the time.

If she and I weren't already married to others, I do believe that I'd have pursued her romantically.

It was much more than just a physical attraction for me, and I believe, also for her.
We met under circumstances that allowed us to get to know each other very well.
I still love her, in many ways.

I've told myself over and over that it wouldn't have worked, but still, the heart wants what the heart wants.

[HawkPerception]

Definitely. It's all about compatibility in terms of views, interests, sense of humor, sexual compatibility, etc. Younger women tend to be less jaded, more open to new experiences, more fun and energetic, and also tend to be in better shape. So younger women are generally more desired. I'm not saying all older women don't have those traits, but it's definitely less common.

[OlderAndWiser]

If an older guy has the hots for a 16 year old girl, it's just lust, and it's illegal.

If an older guy has the hots for a 22 year old girl, it's just list, but it's legal.

If an older guy has the hots for a 30 year old girl, it may be love but it might just be lust

[zagor]

Not necessarily. Some time back my co-worker's 14 year old daughter was hanging out at the office waiting for her Dad to finish work. I sat near him and didn't have much on my plate so I got to talking with her, and I wish I could find a woman close to my age who was as mature, intelligent and well-spoken.

No, I didn't lust after her, she was average looking and obviously about 20 years too young, but was very impressive.

[OlderAndWiser]

@zagor Did you fall in love with her?

[zagor]

No, I just said she was a very impressive young person.

Unfortunately she and her Dad got deported shortly thereafter.

[OlderAndWiser]

@zagor The question posted asks about falling in love with a much younger girl.

[zagor]

True but you opined it would just be lust, so I just pointed out that some much younger girls have very appealing qualities besides nice skin and hair.

[Berethor]

Age-Gap Romance Trope, Men like to date Young Girls, most cases is Lust but it can be Love.

[jahaims]

If he is compatible with someone much younger he is immature

[Anonymous]

It's possible if they are likeminded. But few people with wide age gaps are. Something that is proven typically over time.

[ImalwaysrightOK]

Yes, is that straightforward enough?

[exitseven]

sure, it happens all the time.

[RHK36]

I don't recall women maturing

[Staximus]

Happens all the time

[wkhan_87]

Yes can be...