I was just wondering, if as you grow older, the people you're generally attracted to get older with you, or if you get old and the people you're attracted to are less than half your age. I'm 17, and when I first went in puberty in 7th grade, I was attracted to only people my age, and now as a junior in high school it's basically people my age with the really hott exceptions, so I'm wondering if eventually my attraction to people will stop at a certain age or no? Did yours?
I had a hard time wording this sry if you don't understand.
2007-11-18 09:43:40 · 20 answers · asked by Rawr 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
you ask an interesting q. for me, i still look at people around my age. sure, the younger guys are cute and all, but as one ages, they look at more than just the outward appearance. people within our own age groups tend to be in a similar place in life so to be interested in someone 20 yrs younger than me would'nt be much fun. i've already done most of the things they've yet to do.
2007-11-18 09:51:28 · answer #1 · answered by racer 51 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When I was young anyone who was ten years older than me was "old"! Times change, and so do the way people perceive live and appreciate things. At my age now, I can 63 and widowed, I can appreciate good looking young men and women (don't get me wrong, I am not a bi sexual) I am a straight lady, and always have been. I also paint and do photography so I appreciate beauty in all things.
Attraction to the opposite sex really never changes, whether young or old. As you grow older you can still be attracted to younger or older people, however, you have now learnt wisdom. And that is the key. Read on you may enjoy this.
My late husband and I were having a barbecue with all our friends, and the conversation turned around, to talking about collecting our teenage children from school. The guys said they loved it so they could see all the pretty young girls. PUNCH LINE! They were "completely" surprised, when all us women, in our early to mid 40's said, that we also enjoyed it, just to see all the good looking young guys! ALWAYS remember, attraction must go beyond looks.
Look for the "QUALITY' in the people. Hope that makes sense to you. and here is a star. It was a lovely , open and honest question:)
2007-11-18 19:22:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think that you are usually attracted as you grow older to people in your own age group. Having said that my 18 year old daughter thinks Sean Connery is georgeous, and so do I.
So, who knows, funny thing is that as men get older they very often mature much better, sadly as women get old most of us dont, which I think is very unfair, there are exceptions, but then these are women were so stunning when they were younger, famous and can afford to have the odd nip and tuck etc... I also think that as you mature you should gain wisdom and with this comes confidence and that can be very attractive to a younger person.
So, you ask a good question hope I have been of some help.
2007-11-18 18:25:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am 63 and I guess I am attracted to a certain type. Age doesn't seem to matter. I think Ben Affleck, Brad Pitt, Keanu Reeves, among others are sexy and gorgeous. And so is Sean Connery and an older fellow that I see in the grocery store once in a while. When I was young I thought Clark Gable was the greatest. He was old enough to be my grandfather. So I guess it's not a matter of age, but the eye of the beholder.
2007-11-18 18:39:43 · answer #4 · answered by curious connie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes they do. As I matured the men I was attracted were older. When I was 17, I liked cute boys and thought a 30 y/o was waayyyy to old and unattractive, now Im way over 30 and, while 30 y/0 men are attractive, they look too young and inexperienced to me now, so I prefer someone older, but still in good shape.
2007-11-18 17:51:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
As I've gotten older, I'm attracted to men more my own age. I do still appreciate looking at younger men and thinking how great and sometimes sexy they look. I am not wanting to go to bed with them.
Don't think it would be very much fun. It takes a long time for people to mature and learn how to do things better than good!
2007-11-18 20:08:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I was younger I preferred men 6-10 years older than I. Then I leveled off to men nearer my age. Now I prefer men up to 10 yrs younger! LOL - but can wholly appreciate a man my age or older who is still active, attractive and fairly fit.
2007-11-19 11:32:29 · answer #7 · answered by sage seeker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your attraction to people will never stop. As you get older, though, it gets harder sometimes to tell a person's correct age.When my ex husband and I started dating, I assumed that we were close to the same age, but he ended up being 12 years younger than me. Getting older means you start looking for more attractions than just the outer appearance.You live and learn.
2007-11-19 09:11:43 · answer #8 · answered by Harley Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 63 and will give you a two word answer: Sophia Loren.
As you get older (read that as more mature), you will find yourself attracted to other things about people, not just the purely physical side of them. But that part does stay, too.
2007-11-18 17:56:18 · answer #9 · answered by Tom 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I like to stay within 10 years either way. But have made a few exceptions. Once dated someone 30 years older and we had a great time.
2007-11-18 17:59:39 · answer #10 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi Josh!
Good question, you get a star for that one.
In answer to your question, attraction never stops, even for the worst old curmudgeon on the face of the earth. It's something that's inborn. It's the basis for procreation of an ongoing society.
Besides, who doesn't like to look at a hottie, male or female? It's one of the finer things in this life.
Have a great life!
2007-11-18 19:35:40 · answer #11 · answered by Cranky 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋