Are men in their 40s/50s attracted to women in their 20s?

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Also would you date someone THAT young?

Flatmanlewis · Accepted Answer

Yes and no. I think the first thing is to recognize that attractive and attracted are two close but different things. The way I see it: attractive is that which is beautiful or appealing to look at or admire. Attracted is to draw one toward you or to want to engage with, be it a casual or serious relationship.

It is absolutely a myth that youth = beauty so being in their twenties does not necessarily equate to being an attractive woman. I also recognize that just because a woman is beautiful does NOT mean I am automatically attracted to her. This is true of plenty of men. I have a ‘type’ and that’s what I’m attracted to. Another woman may be very pretty and yet not my type so I’m not attracted to her. All this is rhetorical for me really, since I’m a married man but we’re I not, it would I still be the same.

A crass and vulgar example would be perhaps an adult performer in her 20s. She may be a very pretty woman but would I be attracted, or want to have a relationship with her, most definitely not.

OlderAndWiser · Accepted Answer

Younger women do not lose their appeal to men as the men get older. I still look at 20 year old girls and see them as beautiful and very physically desirable. But I also know that most younger women are not interested in older men, and that I would have almost nothing in common with them if we spent any time together. And physical attraction, by itself, is a woefully inadequate basis upon which to build a relationship. Therefore, I do not pursue a relationship with substantially younger women. My fiancee is 9 years younger than me and, at my age, that difference is not significant but. . . if I was single, I would not pursue women younger than 55 and I really would not expect to gain the interest of many women younger than 60.

Alwayreckles93 · Accepted Answer

My husband is 47 I'm 30 . Honestly best decision I can't stand immature childish behavior. Guys my age are all a bunch of mommas boys neglect their spouse and put social media, vidoe gamestheir first peiority. I've been told I'm an old soul. I had dated guys my own age when I was single and it never last. Even in my younger years I was never intrested in going out partying or hitting the bars. Perhaps I am an old soul.

LaFemmeFatale_1 · Accepted Answer

Just like as a woman gets older she’s still attracted to the same physical features she was attracted in the past,

men are the same,

we are all attracted to 20-25 year old people all our life.

The thing is some go for it, some prefer more mature partners.

Because looks ain’t everything.

bededazzle · Answer

for me, i can find a young woman attractive, but then there's like a second layer that's like "she's going to make some young man very happy". i think for men, visually, it's hard not to do that double take, but for the most part, we also understand basic development and that a 22 year old is a child compared to a 42 year old. i'm 39--i would go as low as 29, which is a big difference, but also not necessarily so big development wise. ideal would be just a bit younger, like 32-35, because let's face it, i am immature for my age. anyhow yes and no. respectable men would not entertain the thought of dating someone who could be their daughter.

PlacentaSalad · Answer

Are men in their 40s/50s attracted to women in their 20s?

It isn't just older men who are attracted to younger women. The vice versa scenario is also true.

When looking at this chart, we can see that 63% of men ages 18 to 29 are reportedly single, but when you look at the women in this same age range, only 34% of them are single. This tells you that women in this age group ARE NOT dating men in their age group and are likely going for older men, while younger men are choosing to stay single instead of dating older women.

It's only when men enter into their 30s and older do they start to attract women, where there's even more men 65+ who are in a relationship compared to women in that age group, although the disparity is not nearly as large of a gap as it is for men and women in their young adult years.

zeitgeist057 · Answer

Yes and yes. I agree a bit with a lot of the other answers on here, which say simply that attractive doesn't change as you get older. Hot young women are still hot young women even when you yourself get older.

I don't agree that they are only physically beautiful, and that you can't have an emotional or mental connection with them. I date younger women and I still enjoy their energy, thoughts, passion, and personalities. Not everyone has a compatible personality, but I find that has very little to do with age, at least in my experience.

The one thing that makes more people incompatible with age gaps is (ironically) their attitude about the age gap. If you come at something with a bad attitude, don't be so surprised when it doesn't work out. I have a girlfriend "literally half my age", and we are both very happy about our relationship (been together just over a year now).

Levin · Answer

Well girls at that age are most physically attractive.

Having said that, it depends on many factors. ain't dating someone with an out of control ego which applies to many girls of that age. She has to be awake, have a brain and be compassionate.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

Personally - not interested.

And looking around, I only see an overall minority of ''us'' being attracted in some ''serious'' way; one that goes beyond gymnastics, I mean.

Sure, a sexually or visually attractive girl will make us look and perhaps even prompt us to hop between the sheets, if given opportunity - but for a longer and deeper relationship it is extremely hard to find a common base; common interests.

MLGbreezy · Answer

I mean Leonard di caprio regularly dates girls that age so I’d say yes to an extent do it think it’s really the best look personally no and I’m a pretty big advocate of age gap dating as long as it’s all legal and everyone’s is consenting and happy so if that’s what your into I see no harm. But if personally cap out at 10 years once I get olde but who knows that might change. Currently my gap is much smaller then 10 at around 5-6at most and 3-4 for regular l.

CalmUntilAbused · Answer

Well... As long as it's in legal age range, it's fine. Though I guess it solves nothing, as finding an 18-year-old woman with no "experience" is probably tantamount to a miracle, so it might be better to look for more mature women who have enough experience in life as a whole to know what really matters.

DarkWinterNights · Answer

Male attraction stays pretty consistent. But I think it gets into kinda dirty old man territory at 15-20 year age difference. If you were drinking at college parties when your partner was being born that’s a no from me dawg.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Yes, men in their 40's and 50's still have a mindset like when they were in their teens and 20's so, teens and 20's girls still look great to us. Why wouldn't they?
Yeah, I would date that, as long as she was compatible and wasn't just using me for my money or anything else. I'm not the least bit interested in waiting my time with a phony!!

normalice · Answer

Attracted physically? Sure. But that doesn't really mean anything when it comes to dating at my age.

BoopBoopBeep · Answer

If they're still in that party girl phase, not so much. Beyond that, if she were mature, I could see myself going to mid-late twenties for the right woman, but low twenties I just can't imagine we'd have much in common outside of sex.

mandyfire98 · Answer

Oh they definitely are from my personal experience.

ProbablyClueless · Answer

I know that a lot guys have an... interesting... affection for young women. I'm 30 and already not attracted to women in their early 20s. I can't imagine that would ever change about my personality.

syncheart · Answer

The age gap thing is a relationship problem, but as far as looks are concerned, a 20 something year old is hot to look at.

Instantpleasure · Answer

Dating a beautiful lady in her early 20’s at my age definitely would most likely wear me out in a few months. The social scene, the comments flying haphazardly about the room. Families disapproval and blah, blah, blah. Everyone knows what to expect in that situation. Not that I wouldn’t, just risky for both parties. Must be aware of the negativity it will draw. I’m a man so, I wouldn’t mind all the attention I would receive (you know what I mean) from a hot young lady in her 20’s. lol!

clampfan101 · Answer

I’m sure I’ll always find women in their prime attractive, but no I would not want to date someone too young for me.

Anonymous · Answer

maybe but most wouldn't assume that they could actually get one that young , unless there like famous or look way younger

stratford · Answer

Yes, but I expect for most guys it's a sexual attraction.

4ngelic · Answer

yea duh. though most wouldn't date someone in her 20s seriously except if she's in her late 20s

pethouse · Answer

I’m sure there’s a good percentage that are! But I’d hope that most would not engage to be respectful about it.

Jerre · Answer

Most definitely YES. I HAVE BEEN WITH MANY GIRLS IN THEIR 20’s. As long as a girl is cute, age does not matter.

Nice222 · Answer

I find them attractive but I also find women my age attractive too. I don’t think I would date a younger woman simply because we would just be too far apart as far as life goals

ohmyguy · Answer

Attracted sure.. but dating.. i think not... it would look bad in public.. n could have unforeseen consequences... Though 25 n up fair game

Sparkie460 · Answer

Women of all ages can be attractive to 40 and 50 year old guys

LiamJHayden · Answer

Some are. And some guys in their 20's are attracted to women 40+.

Starrrboy · Answer

Yeah and they're not even lowkey about it 🤣...

Alex8736 · Answer

a lot of my friends are older and tell me that females go for older guys because guys their own age feel entitled and have nothing to bring to the table and are extremely immature and/or sexist if they get turned down

Anonymous · Answer

Not likely. Physically they're attractive. But relationships are about shared experiences. We can't share it if we're not connecting mentally.

Sasha0426 · Answer

All men are. They find a younger woman to marry, have kids, and they’ll cheat and leave their families for a younger woman once their spouse gets older.

slatyb · Answer

Young women willing to date older men get plenty of attention.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Yes, I'm attracted to women in their 20s-30s

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

Women in their 20s are the most attractive because that is when they are the most fertile. Most men at almost any age would think that.

Cheerfull009 · Answer

Men are matured, they know all the techniques and methods to please and satisfy women

magiusX26 · Answer

duh! are you next going to ask if sunlight is essential to plant growth?

Charliefretz329 · Answer

Attracted? Yes, of course! Are we going to have similar lifestyles and goals? Probably not.

Pete671 · Answer

60 here, yes I would but no way in the west I could,,,

KrakenAttackin · Answer

Do older men find younger women attractive? Of course. Why does this shock you?

deus_ex_sisyphus · Answer

Yeah I got no problem dating someone in their 20s haha

dolemite58 · Answer

i think they’d hook up with women that age but actually dating them is probably a different story

DreamLife7 · Answer

Why would u want someone that old looking at u? Men that age will only want to use u. Work on your self esteem

Chandelier8 · Answer

Yes and it's creepy.

NathanDavis · Answer

it obviously happens sometimes

Anonymous · Answer

I'm only 20 years old, but if I were 40 years old I wouldn't feel attracted to women over 30, although I wouldn't look for young gold-digging women either.

Massageman · Answer

Attracted? yes. Dating, not so much.

Anonymous · Answer

Sadly, yes. It can be real creepy.

Daniela1982 · Answer

If they aren't they must be eunuchs.

jjj101010 · Answer

Of course they r

SotiCoto · Answer

I would presume so.

RedInnocent68 · Answer

Yeah, probably too much so. 😳🙄

noohair · Answer

That is the caveman part of the brain.

CubaPirate · Answer

It's all about the person not their age

Luckycharms12 · Answer

Yes of course they are

Gezbelle · Answer

Obviously, why this question

Anonymous · Answer

Yes and yes!

Anonymous · Answer

Yes they are

Anonymous · Answer

like 90% of the time, no

Energetic_Dad_35 · Answer

Depends!

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