subject: Senior Dating With A Younger Person [print this page] Mature dating, with a younger mate, is becoming increasingly commonplace for men and women alike. People are realizing that society does not have the power to control their lives. While society frowns on many things that are not traditional and not the norm, it is quite common to see men or women dating someone that is twenty years younger than them. Many people wonder if it is possible for relationships with significant age differences to work out. Can they turn into long-term, possibly lifelong relationships?
There are many factors that go into why mature singles find each other alluring. No matter what the reason is, there is an attraction. If two people are genuinely attracted to each other, this is something that can neither be denied. It is just nature. This is true even if the person that you are attracted to is significantly younger than you. If there is a connection between you, there is a reason for it. You should not try to deny that connection or avoid it, just because society might think that you are wrong for being involved with someone that is younger than you.
Don't try to guess someone's age based on their appearance. There are many people that are 50 something and still look like they are 30. Their health and level of activity can be equivalent to what was when they were thirty something.
People are looking younger than they are due to medical research and advances in anti-aging products. However, these men and women are often much more mature then their younger counterparts. Generally this is a major attraction. This is especially true for younger women who prefer to date older men.
Because it is proven that women mature at a faster rate then men, one can conclude that women will use older men as a template to base their maturity and adult behavior on. At the same time, men are dating older women for the same reasons. They want a woman that is mature and that can direct them in life. They want someone that can put up with a little bit of immaturity and can handle their lifestyle and behaviors.
So, can these relationships with significant age differences work out? Can they lead to something long-term or lifelong? The answer is a resounding yes. Many couples have maintained long-term, intimate relationships for years. In some cases the age gap between people in these relationships is about twenty years or more. It should be remembered that some of these couples are married, have families, participate in bedroom activities and lead "normal" lives.
Dont discount the possibility of having a long-lasting and beautiful relationship with someone younger than yourself. The first thing is to decide if you can handle what society says and thinks. If you can handle what folks might say you will be off to a great start. You can focus all of your time and effort into your relationship and making it the best that it can possibly be. As long as you enter into a relationship for all the right reasons, you are guaranteed the best chance at things working out for the best; for both of you.
