2007-01-21 07:55:27 · 32 answers · asked by birdie 6 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
The more you have been through the more of your true character is visible in the way you look and the way you carry and conduct yourself. By 40 it's usually pretty obvious whether life is making you stronger and happier, and you've had enough time to get comfortable with you are and with projecting that.
2007-01-21 17:58:32 · answer #1 · answered by moblet 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course it is possible to be attractive to men when you are over 40. Remember the idea that attractiveness is only to be physically attractive and pretty is outdated. The main component of attractiveness is to be happy in oneself. To have a good sense of humour. When you have these components you will become more attractive as you will exude the confidence that many attractive people have. Smiling uses the muscles of the face which help with the attractiveness component. it is more attractive to smile than it is to frown or scowl. Scowling uses all the muscles of the face to deeped frown lines which make women less attractive. Confidence also affects your posture which makes one fell and appear more attractive. We are lead to beliveve by the media that after a certain age you become less worthwhile and hence less attractive. But after a certain age your life takes a different route. Gone are the insecurities if youth and new is the life of experience and confidence and attractiveness.
Smile it keeps YOU beautiful. It is contagious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-01-21 08:34:03 · answer #2 · answered by d1ckdeckard 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am over 40(!) and am considered to be attractive. I agree with the ones that say confidence is really important. I maintain my weight, I take care of myself and keep my skin and hair in good shape. I wear what looks good on me and what I feel comfortable in, I keep a good outlook on life and smile a lot! Smiling makes ones eyes shine and that is a good thing! :) Like one writer said, there are men of all age groups that are attracted to a woman that is confident in herself. I also look for what is 'good' about my physical appearance and utilize that to the upmost! Ever heard the saying, "Life begins at 40?' Believe that and you will see it to be true in so many ways!
2007-01-21 13:11:52 · answer #3 · answered by karen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course!!!
It has to do more with your attitude anyways - I think. I am 41 and recently divorced. I have never had so many men come on to me as I have in the last couple of months. It has to do with a vibe that you put out too. I take good care of myself and I am interested in life. I do not go to bars or nightclubs, but meet men at the grocery store and Walmart - honest!
There are a lot of single men out there who are good, decent guys. They are looking for the same things that we're looking for - someone to spend your life with, who "gets" you and someone you can love. I'm talking about guys in our age range - not 21 year olds. 40+ can be very sexy and attractive. I am in a relationship now with a man who is 56. He thinks I'm sexy as hell and chose me over the 19-year-old girl who wanted him too. 40 has brains and beauty and skill and knowledge and confidence!
2007-01-22 02:42:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How you carry yourself makes you attractive
Humor makes you attractive
Having common interests makes you attractive.
40 is not that old and I know several woman older than 40 that I consider attractive.
Unless you burnt your candle to strongly when you were younger. You can easily be very attractive to men
2007-01-21 08:34:36 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The mechanics of attraction are only partly about physical features. Attraction is mostly about how we express ourselves through our body language, fashion, facial expressions, health status and demeanor. Whatever you may express about yourself, the more closely that expression is to the core of who you really are, the more harmonious the expression will appear. That harmony is what men find attractive, at least, men who are harmonious within themselves. In other words, be yourself, the most centered, balanced, good self within you. And, the guys flock around. I'm older, and I have to beat them off with a stick, young and old, mostly because I am absolutely real and because I clearly mean no one harm or have hidden agendas.
2007-01-21 09:06:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm under 40, but I will admit that the women that I am attracted to who are over 40 are those who work out or exercise regularly, and smile and laugh easily.
2007-01-21 08:04:45 · answer #7 · answered by shanhelp 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's possible to be attractive to men when you're over 60 (see Tina Turner, Raquel Welch, Sofia Loren, Pam Grier, Elvira, Adrienne Barbeau - all of whom are AARP age and sexy as hell) so of course a woman over 40 can be VERY attractive to men!
2007-01-21 16:20:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it's possible. Be yourself, As a guy, I am more attracted to women who are confident and comfortable with themselves. We all are on our own journeys through life, and we all have experienced doubt and insecurity. Guys are no different in that regard. Go out and have a good time enjoying things that you like. Men are everywhere, so your chances of meeting and attracting them expand the more often you encounter them. Have fun, and be yourself, and they will come to you.
2007-01-21 08:03:37 · answer #9 · answered by Dfire 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Being 40 is no different from being 20. Do what ever it is that you choose to do to feel and look more attractive. There is someone for everyone.
2007-01-21 08:09:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋