Why do young women (18-30) want to date older men?

Question

Better yet, would you date a man 20 years your senior?

Answer 1

Happy 50th birthday Roy R.

Answer 2

I have never dated someone more than 8 years older than me. Even an 8 year difference seemed big at the time-- not because of the age, but because of the life experience. I probably wouldn't date a man 20 years my senior-- he would only be 5 years younger than my dad!

Answer 3

My husband is 4 1/2 years older than me. For me, it's been a maturity issue. Older men are more mature. I would not have dated a man who was 20 years my senior. That's too old.

Answer 4

Maturity, security, and life experience. Older men have something to bring to the table that many younger men don't, and vice versa. It depends on what you want out of a relationship. Many women are ready to settle down sooner then men. I would date someone 20 years my senior if I would be reassured he could take care of himself, let alone me. Why not?

Answer 5

We want a mature man (which in most cases are older men). Most of the younger guys only care about sex and aren't really looking for a relationship. And most women want a man that is mature enough for them and can give them stability in a relationship. Also, most women also look for a long term relationship, not necessarily marriage, but most want at least a year. At least I do.

Answer 6

Maturity. And it's not just younger women, I am 42 and my man is 55. At my age I don't know about 20 years older, it would depend on the man. Certainly not one who ACTS like he's 62. My man doesn't act like an old man.

Answer 7

I'm 49 and my partner is 76. That makes him 27 years my senior - He's charming, witty, considerate, thinks about me all the time, loves to cuddle, would rather spend time with ME than "the guys," talented, tells great dirty jokes, generous, strong - both physically and spiritually, appreciates my cooking, doesn't complain that I'm a slob, worries when I have to be on the road, is sexy beyond compare, virile (his greatest concern when we were first intimate was whether he'd get me pregnant)...

I could go on and on but you get the picture. Name some 18 year old who can be all that and more.

Besides, I'd wear some young buck out.

Answer 8

As my late great Uncle Kenny used to put it, "Follow the money." Check around clubs and posh dining-out places... see the old kahunas with the 18-year old arm-candy... a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do, and Sam Moneybags can buy a lot more good stuff for a girl than Sid Fastfood can.

Another consideration....old guys are SO grateful!

Answer 9

the max limit i'd go to is 7-8 yrs apart.. thuss the diff btw my guy and me. 7 yrs. i like it coz of the maturity factor, and the stability, no ego hassles, and plus, he jus lets me b.
if a woman wants to date a guy older to her, then attribute it to maturity ( u must already knw tht the maturity level btw a guy and girl of same age is nil. ). wot complicates mattters is tht if u r closer to each others age, then theres also competition, in work sphere, coz he'll b thinking shes doing better than me, which isnt the case with a guy whos older to u by atleast 6 yrs, coz he'll hav been ther and done tht. so its easier.
compatibility is an issue tht needs looking into tho. but honestly, 20 yrs is too much of a gap. it'd b like dating my dad's pal or something.. !!!!

Answer 10

Old is Gold. The older man can give more satisfaction than a young man who goes off in early stages.

Answer 11

Are you saying they have a daddy complex and they are using older men to get back at their dad for some deep seated emotional need.

Or maybe they want a man that is stable financially, emotionally and mature.