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 eyeofthecamera

Joined: 4/17/2009
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Older fit men shunning older fit women and chasing 25 year olds??? What's with that?
Posted: 10/6/2009 7:27:03 PM
Older men who are fit make me more nervous than other men. You can never tell what they really want. The double-standard is in full play with this problem. No matter how far the women's movement has come, women are still viewed as old while older men are viewed as distinguished. They look at younger women because they know it's possible to still get one. While older women rarely get a younger man for anything more than just a sexual fling.


Wow I have to disagree with you on that. Personally I have always found older women easier company. I always used to think older intelligent and sensual women were far better catches even when I was in my 20s. Had a few close lady friends at that time who were in their late 40s and 50s. I used to think Germaine Greer was sexy :-) but them maybe I am a odd ball. Not the exception though as I know other guys who have lived the same kind of life and seem happier for it. Younger women are all lies, hate, and drama. Not worth the grief.

Older women are better choices because they are more content with who they are as they get up past 35-40, and even more so in the 50 range. You can actually be a friend with them and not worry (most times) about foolish hidden agendas. The older women who are black widows tend to be a little more obvious about their intentions -- so it is easier to steer away from them. Older women also seem to appreciate a man who can curl their toes and make them purr a lot more honestly than the young women ever do. There is certainly a lack of spiritual connection amongst the young ( no vampire movies and wicca is not a spiritual connection -- sorry 20 somethings). The young ones always have some stupid idealogy on relationships according to what Cosmo or Playgirl says that month -- which makes them hopeless in my eyes. If there was more maturity then the age difference would not matter, but I have very very rarely found any.

BTW The "older men viewed as distinguished" is more a woman's point of view and belief. Men rarely see each other that way. A man who has lived a long time and has sound wisdom to deal with his experiences is more distinguished then some money grubbing hawk or power crazed psycopath that wants women and everyone else to kiss his rear. That kind of person is only "a man" in the eyes of foolish women.


the tricky thing is getting a date with someone you really fancy...


Yes but what does an older woman fancy? Some want a sensual man to make up for years of lousy days in the bedroom. Some want a rich man to shower them with gifts and show them the world. Some just want a man to bring them breakfast. It is communicating that which complicates an older womans search -- IMHO.



 daffie

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Older fit men shunning older fit women and chasing 25 year olds??? What's with that?
Posted: 10/6/2009 7:52:26 PM
eyeof thecamera...

i really don't think that lack of communication is an age related problem...

surely a healthy relationship at any age is dependent upon mutual understanding...

personally...i don't want or need anything,
(edit on above statement...he must be sensual and fun)

maybe i'm too uncomplicated?...lol
 eyeofthecamera

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Older fit men shunning older fit women and chasing 25 year olds??? What's with that?
Posted: 10/6/2009 8:33:53 PM

maybe i'm too uncomplicated?...lol


Actually Daffie I don't think that is a bad thing.

There are certainly older women out there who think they are boring to be around and want to constantly prove otherwise. I sometimes wonder how much of that is self-esteem or more likely understanding of being valued even though they are simple in their way of looking at life. Same thing with making life too busy or complicated. Most of us already have the latter and don't need any extra that way.

The bottom line is happiness and I really do not understand why so many people think otherwise. Perhaps we are all too programmed to the contrary. The underlying message in the media is that older is bad, and youth is to be prized -- which to me is a betrayal of the old social morale that values wisdom.


personally...i don't want or need anything, (edit on above statement...he must be sensual and fun)


Sensual, open, and content to just breathe are all pluses. Often underated. I am a Tantric Daoist in practice so you do not have to explain that to me.

 Serenity Sam

Joined: 4/24/2008
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Older fit men shunning older fit women and chasing 25 year olds??? What's with that?
Posted: 10/6/2009 9:42:54 PM
There are some men in that age bracket but I would include a ten year leway down to the age of 47 since many men at that age are still utilizing the gym and that is what you say you are after, an athletic type. While its true that many men are attracted to a younger sportier model, as are some women, it doesnt preclude that someone his/her own age wouldnt be acceptable also. What brings to mind is that movie with Jack Nicholson and Diane Keyton in "Somethings Got To Give". They both go for the younger as well. Just my thoughts on the matter. I also give younger women looks but I know there isnt much that could be in common, I use a 10 year range. When I was 42 I dated a 52 yo women.
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