Are women the most attractive in their early 20s and men the most attractive in their late 30s?
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No, most people misinterpret those statistics. Both those who argue that it's true and those who argue that it's fake.
The ones who argue that it's true think that men in their late 30s are dating women in their early 20s. That's not happening unless the guy has a lot of money and looks a lot younger than he is, which is uncommon. The ones who argue that it's false make that argument also.
What it's really about is the number of options somebody has within their age range.
Some people also make it about attractiveness when there are other factors involved. When they make it about attractiveness feelings get involved and they get offended, but if they understood that it's not entirely about that maybe they wouldn't be as offended or as likely to reject the idea because it's offensive to them.
In her early 20s a woman has the most options, and the most attractive options she's ever going to have, with men of all ages. She's probably going to be with a man who is also in his 20s. Perhaps a couple of years older than her. A man young enough to look hot but old enough to not be "boyish" anymore.
In the 20s people are also still dating around, there are simply more single people. Women have the advantage here also mainly because men are the ones who mainly pursue. You go on Tinder as an average single 20 year old girl and you have an inbox full of messages. An average 20 year old man is sending messages out and only getting replies from a few. Meaning that the women are taking their pick from all of the guys who try it on and the men are getting rejected a lot and putting in more effort at least in the initial stages.
By the time they're 30 though, many of the more attractive guys will have decided to settle down, marry and have children, which narrows the dating pool for single women at 30. They'll still get a lot of men after them but the quality will be lower because many of the good ones have been snapped up already, which is why at this point they start asking where all the good men have gone.
Women's priorities also change over time in dating. While they're young and they're exploring, not thinking too much about settling down yet, they're gonna go for guys they find to be hot and exciting. These guys aren't necessarily any good for her long-term, maybe she knows it but doesn't care because she's not looking for that right now. Or she tries to lock these kinds of guys down and fails because they're just fuckboys.
If she's single later on her priorities will shift from "hot and fun" to more "sensible", better long-term prospects because she's tired of games.
This is where the guys in their late 30s who have their shit together have an advantage, but again mainly the ones with their shit together. Usually they're the kinds of guys women weren't particularly hot for earlier on but they're smart dudes, they've been working on their careers the whole time and they've gained some success since and suddenly they don't look so boring to a woman in her 30s when her other options are losers.
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I find it really differs person to person and money I believe really makes a difference.
a hard working class life can age you far more than a more wealthy middle to upper class life style.
as a lot is potentially down to diet, use of gym, free time etc.
the beauty of a girl / woman changes as she ages, I’ve seen mothers that are exceptionally lovely at 50 and have a daughter that is pretty and know will improve from simply pretty to gorgeous as she goes through life.
Healthy, good looking people who take care of themselves, usually wear their bodies well. There's nothing sexier than an older person who's aged well. It's not a number.
People look different in their 20s: like older kids. I think both men and women in their 50s and 60s are wearing the faces and bodies they've earned and taken care of. You see their real, deep beauty.
I saw a Tina Turner special from 2001, 20 years ago when she was 54 or so. She gave a fabulous show and she was smokin' hot! She was confident and assured of her power. I think most people at that age, and I mention Stephen Colbert because I love that 56 year old hunk of burning, funny-love, can be their loveliest. Something about that time of life. You aren't falling apart and you're past all the foolish vanity and posturing. You know what you've got and it shows!
However, men and women of many ages are beautiful.. You have to look and you have to know the person. People get better looking the longer you know them and the more you love them.
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I honestly believe that physical attractiveness can only go so far. In the sense that other aspects about a person can change your perspective on their physical appearances. I actually find intellectual and emotional maturity attractive. And I've known men that were in their 20's and older that were that way so I don't even judge on age. Tbh I think a lot of why it seems this way is due to confidence. I feel like women lose their confidence in their appearance when they get older and men gain it. But is probably due to society's view like the exact one you said.
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Do any of you people actually get out in the real world? Most women wear makeup, and get things done to hide imperfections. Bobody is the most attractive anything at any age. That is not how attraction works. Your wither and attractive person or your not. You can have your good age or bad age. But if you don't take care of your yourself and isn't around the right kind of people, it won't matter. Genetics aways play a role. To be honest a lot of men these days don't look attractive if people want to be superficial.
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This is f***ed up because women generally believe they should marry someone their own age who is
-middle class or above (250k+ a year)
-handsome
-good in bed
Thats like 5% of men. In the global sexual market place that might even be 0% of men in your particular country.
(They also want to maintain their independence, and be unsubmissive bitch whenever they feel like it.)
What women value is f***ed up because simply doesn't correspond to what reality offers.
UNLESS you adjust the mans age to be about 10 to 15 years older. And thats when the lightbulb should click for you. I dont care how ripped and sexy i am at 20 you would never choose me over the 35 year old chubby prince. -
Both men and women tend to be the most attractive in their 20’s. Men have more defined muscles, a better stamina in bed, and a full hairline, and women have a tighter skin and a firmer body. Some of them may maintain these features if they’re blessed with good genes and take care of themselves.
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I feel most men only look attractive in their late 30s if they keep up with their skin and diet other than that it relies on genetics and the same goes for women.
Just look at Korean men and women. They’ll be 30+ and still look like their 20 and it’s cause they have a good diet, and value exercise as well as skin care. The same can’t really be said for the US -
women are most attractive 20-30 in my opinion, can be older IF they don’t party, do drugs and have a terrible diet. i would include my age group (18-19) but we can still be kind of awkward and figuring ourselves out xD
for men, they’re most attractive 25-50. again, could go older, if they don’t party, do drugs and they should eat healthy. i find men more attractive around 30-45 tho, but that’s just me lol I don't know how other girls feel -
Women are biological the most attractive in their most fertile years. These are in their teenage time until 25. But that doesn't mean that all men should rush only for this age of women.
Men are most attractive when they are very confident because they already had success in their job and became leaders, chiefs,... So this will happen 35-45 -
Genetics play a role too. Maybe caucasian women look the most attractive at 20s but Asian women for example look the most attractive, matured and sexy at the age of early 30s. Those who age slow tend to look the most attractive at later age
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It depends on the person's facial features and genes.
I personally think most men look their best in their early 30s because most men mature slowly compared to women. -
It's actually a bit more extreme than that.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/women-online-daters-peak-at-age-18-men-peak-at-50-2018-08-17 -
Some look better while young and some age well like fine wine. Some women; blossom later in life.
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I’d say everyone is different but based on your pic, JLO was more beautiful in her 30s and clooney in his 40s
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I think lots of women are most attractive in their early 30s.
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Yeah, this is pretty much it. Women peak at 24-26, and men peak at 37-40.
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Women because of their youth and beauty. 🌺🌸🌺
Men because of their 💰💰💰 and more 💰💰💰 allows for more experiences. 🚗🏖🏝🥂🍉🎆🎉💎
What? I definitely didn't make this up 😒 - 2K opinions shared on Fashion & Beauty topic. u
It is not a general rule, we're all different and we also live and lead different lives, so it's mostly genetics + habits (good ones or bad ones.)
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Women are most attractive early 20s
Men are most attractive late 20s- early 30s
There is nothing attractive about men in their late 30s. Thats when you start to see noticeable signs of aging and weight gain and baldness - 1.5K opinions shared on Fashion & Beauty topic.
No. Many men in their late 30's are balding. Some are also getting gray hairs and wrinkles.
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in my opinion it depends but men seem to be the most attractive in their late 20s early 30s
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I’d say women are the most attractive from 18-30. Men are the most attractive between 25-40.
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