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.
