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Why do men of all ages want women in their early-mid 20's....

155 replies

user1472403155 · 28/08/2016 18:03

2 different studies, same results :

time.com/3433014/men-women-dating-mid-20s/

time.com/3302251/9-ugly-truths-big-data-ok-cupid-book/

Doesn't make any sense, does it?

OP posts:
AnyFucker · 29/08/2016 22:26

Jesus Christ, don't do that. The woman hating shit that would spew from their keyboards would drown us all.

BonnieF · 29/08/2016 22:28

Yoda

Agree, but it works both ways.

Depp was attracted to Heard for her nubility, beauty and physical perfection. The same could be said for 99% of the heterosexual adult male population of the world.

So why, when she could have literally any man she wanted, did she choose him?

Depp had wealth, status and resources with which men her own age could not compete, this made him attractive to her despite him being old enough to be her father.

JaneJeffer · 29/08/2016 22:40

OK I haven't read all the thread but it's so depressing and full of cliches.

"Women in their twenties are stupid"
"Women will go for any man if he's rich"
"All men are users and no women are"
"Men want fertile women" - yeah because they all want loads of kids to support" Hmm

What a load of nonsense. Where does love come into this?

I wouldn't have looked twice at a middle aged man when I was in my twenties.

Horsemad · 30/08/2016 06:49

Jane, love doesn't come into it in lots of cases. You only have to read this forum to see that.

Many men are swayed by a young pretty girl. Many women are swayed by older men with disposable income.

Fact.

I have a male friend like this. He's fairly wealthy, lonely and has a string of women one after the other. Each one is 'The One' apparently.
Now he's a nice chap, so I don't think he's throwing this weight about, but he's no oil painting and I can't help but wonder why the women (and they are quite young, early 20s) flock round him.

None of his relationships last though sadly.

Ineedmorelemonpledge · 30/08/2016 10:49

I think it's an ego massage as others have mentioned.

A man established financially and in career and life can "rescue" a younger woman...like the proverbial knight in shining armour. Maybe the feeling is they'll be easily impressed with his achievements. And swoon over their sage life experiences. Grin

I've achieved everything in my life singlehandedly so at 45 I wouldn't really fall for that bullshit if I'm honest.

Then yes it's a status symbol of virility to have a fresh young woman on your arm.

When I first became single in my 40's I had quite a few propositions from guys in their 20's. Not for relationships but for sex. It wasn't even pump and dump (beautiful as that thought is) but a big fantasy to be with a woman who knows what she wants and doesn't give a shit about getting down to it.

When I think back to my 20's I spent most of my bedroom time covering up my chest because my tits were too big, faking stuff because I was under confident and generally putting on a show of sex because I was lacking in experience. I was at my most beautiful, but I didn't enjoy the experiences as much as I do now I know myself.,

My DP is 6 years younger than me and my age really turns him on. The only tiny ego boost I get is that it annoys my ex that he's nearly 10 years younger than him. GrinGrinGrin

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