What do girls/older women think about younger guys?

[PowerPlay7]

And how often does a girl or older women like a younger guy? Is it rare? And are there many cougars around? How would you know if she likes you since its kind of unusual since she is older

[Loveinwonderland]

I am so glad to see this question! I am an older woman who is actually very interested in a younger man (by about 10 years) and have been wondering if there is some sort of stigma associated with the older woman/ younger man scenario that prevents the younger man from not wanting an older woman. I am not certain his reason is my age, although I haven't heard any other reason (supposedly he is interested in me as well) for him not asking me out. I can tell you more in line with answering your question (sorry, I got off the track a little bit there) in talking to other women of my age that there is a higher preference for us of younger men. Personally, I value the vitality of a younger man. They have more energy, are more open-minded, more fun-loving, and seem more apt to express their feelings than men of my own age and older. And I don't mean these qualities in line with sex. I don't think it's rare at all anymore for an older woman to be interested in a younger man. As for cougars, well that is more of a category of older women. I think the cougar type is more about just having fun and fulfilling some of the sexual peak to be honest. I am sure there are probably a lot of cougars out there.

How to know if she likes you ... that is a tough area. It was hard for me to let the younger man know I was interested in him. I was actually the one who felt scared and intimidated because I was thinking that because he is younger than me the chances of rejection were higher, that he would probably be more interested in someone of his own age or younger than himself. It took a long time for me to tell him (not weeks or months, but years!). My advice is that if you are in the position of being the younger man interested in an older woman don't wait to find out if she likes you ... just tell her!

[Ammunition]

It used to bother me some...

But the older you are, the less it should matter.

My Oma was 7 years older than my Opa.

My sister's boyfriend of 2 years was younger than her.

My most recent ex is dating a woman that is a year older than him.

One of my guy friends is dating a girl who is, I believe, 6 years older than him.

My current boyfriend is just less than 2 years younger than me.

And I'm much happier with him than I have been with guy who have been way older than me.

It's not really as rare as you would think.

I think it's really just a matter of personality and maturity.

It's kinda like the height thing too.

Some women don't like being with guys that aren't taller than them.

I think it's just a need for protection and a need to be taken care of.

Perhaps some women feel like if a man is younger than he isn't as well equipped to provide and protect her?

Either way, it mostly just depends on the girl.

I'm assuming, since you're asking this question,

you have an older woman on your radar.

Best thing you can do is play it by ear,

and see if she's interested too.

[rocksongwriter]

Oma? Opa?

[Ammunition]

It's Dutch/German for Grandma and Grandpa.

[littlegirl]

I hate the term "cougar"...wth? - women get all the labels.  Also, I heard the age spread is 7 years (I think) or more to be a "cougar".  To answer your question...I'm 39 and dated a guy for 6 months and he was 6 years younger and recently went on a date with another 33 year old.  For me, maturity, respect and personality are more important than the age.  Also, be aware that an older woman likely will have been married or have children.

How do you know she likes you? If she wants to see you or talk to you would be some good clues. Go for it!

[cacapisu]

I once flirted with a girl 2 years older than me, It all went very good and she was getting into me but when she heard my age she suddenly become uninterested

She told me that the way I talked to her and behave made her feel that I'm much older and she started laughing when she found my age.

My ex was only 1 year younger than me. She dumped me after almost 3 years and now she is with someone 9 years older than her

Those are just 2 examples...

People who know me know that I'm a serious person but I'm also fun. I go to work, I take care of myself and my own place, make my own food. But I also go out with friends and have fun cos I'm still young. Maturity doesn't come with age, it comes with experience, regardless of the age.

I think it's in their DNA

If you were in my place, would you continue to date girls your age ?

If you were in my place, would you continue to date girls your age ?

[heartsonfire]

When I was 18, I went out with a 15 year old kid.

And then went out with him the next summer.

I still find him extremely attractive.

He was my first kiss.

That was pretty much the only time I've ever been attracted to someone significantly younger than me. Probably the only time for the rest of my life.

[Anonymous]

personally ... I don't date younger guys. I date older guys. but not older older guys. like ... I'm 16 and wouldn't go any further than 2 years older than me. I'm dating a 17 year old .. but anways! lol

but every girl has their own thing ya know? don't worry! :)

[Anonymous]

I've been attracted to younger guys, but I've never dated one. At 22, I was talking to a guy who was only a few months younger than me lol. I wouldn't go for more than a year younger, but I think when you're older age doesn't have much of a difference in maturity level. So I'm open to a wider gap when I'm older. But, for example, a college graduate vs a college freshman? Definitely different mentalities.

[beans]

When I get to 30, I'll probably start picking up early twenty-somethings, because guys have their vintage age in their 20s, but women have their vintage age in their 30s, or 40s. I always stuck with the same age group, 20-25, it's my favourite.

[lovefaithful]

Sort of reminds me of sex in the city. Where that one girl (Samantha), dates younger guys.

[OMFGLMFAO]

i usually like MUCH older men because I'm mature but some of my friends go out with younger men and I love hanging out with them because theyre more fun and are cute but I wouldn't want to have a serious relationship if they were A LOT younger for right now...

if she;s older she would probably be more confident and not mind asking you out but this probably isn't always the case...

[rocksongwriter]

How much older?

[NirvanaChic]

I think older women like to date younger men because it makes them feel younger. Same thing with older guys dating younger girls. But both men and women who date younger people are vein..they like youthfulness.

[cacapisu]

Wrong !

Men date younger girls because the girls their age or older won't look at them, just look at the answers

[rocksongwriter]

Cacapisu's right.

[NirvanaChic]

They will if they have money$$$!! so if older women won't look at younger men, why would a younger girl look at an older guy? MoNeY hOnEy!

[Mande1985]

Younger guys are cool... I usually date younger guys. Just not too much younger. I'm 25... so a guy 7 years younger than me is way too young. I like this to be 21.

[dalila]

When we are young we usually prefer older guys but after 24 we kind like younger guys, they really make you feel younger so that's good

[smok3y]

I've only dated one guy who was younger than me. He seemed a little more mature at times, but overall he wasn't. I think if an older girl is interested in a younger guy, the guy will probably know it. Mature women don't play the dating game... If they're interested, they'll just tell you or at least that's how I do things.

[Basketball_Babe]

I think that it is okay for a girl to like someone a couple years younger than them. it is totally normal and nothing to be ashamed of. Nor should you be ashamed of being with an older woman

[CrazynKinky]

It is rare cause guys are idiots! Sorry don't take offense girls are Bitches! But even the 20 something year olds act like 10year olds! It does happen but it's rare

[Anonymous]

it is not uncommon. at all. in any age group. and honestly, you would know the same way that a girl the same age or younger would show you she liked you. theyre not a different species. just a little older.

[shes-a-lady]

i was never interesterd in younger guys. except this one guy. he was 2 years younger, don't know if that counts

[chiefnavarro]

well when I was 21 I dated a women that was 32 so I think as long as you can be the man they won't think anything of it.

[Anonymous]

id only consider a year or max 2 year difference...

[FairyShi328]

In my opinion older men are better. More mature, a lot of women only like older men because they treat them better.

[blossem]

same reason guys want younger women