Older men are more interested in pleasing you for as long as possible before pleasing themselves. If you’re used to younger guys that just dive in there and don’t give you any thought and consideration, you’re in for a treat!

Baggage

We’ve all got it in one way, shape or form. The thing is though, older men realize this and tend to take it all in their stride. They’re more laid back and have been around enough to have a more philosophical take on life than younger, less mature men.

Romance

Confidence is something that often develops with age. An older man will have the self-confidence ,as well as thoughtfulness, to say and carry out romantic gestures – unlike his younger counterpart who just thinks that kind of thing is for jessies!

Supportive

Older men are usually a lot more secure in themselves and less likely to see a woman with drive and ambition as a threat. Indeed, with his contacts and life experiences, it’s more likely that he’ll play a large part in you securing your dreams.

And finally……….

He’s ready to settle down

Unlike younger men, a guy who has sown a few wild oats and got a lot of youthful wilfulness out of his system is more likely to want to settle down and commit to a monogamous relationship.
 

There’s a heck of a lot of older people “out there” and back in the dating game!

These new statistics have also brought with them a new and unprecedented trend – that of older women dating younger men. This shouldn’t come as any surprise considering today’s older woman usually works out and looks great well into middle age and beyond.

Physical attraction isn’t the only thing she’s got going for her either.

Older women are more likely to be a lot more self-assured, completely at ease with their sexuality, know how to make a man feel good, be far more interesting, successful and self-reliant.

All things that a lot of younger men find an irresistible alternative to needy, angst ridden, insecure “twenty-somethings”, who are often on the lookout for a meal ticket and emotional crutch!

You can pretty much guarantee that if an older woman is involved with a man of any age, it’s because she “wants” to be with him rather than “needs” to be.

But why would an older woman want to be with a younger guy anyway?

Well, have you come across the phrase “Cougar Women”?

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It’s the name that is often applied to older women who actively pursue younger men for love, sex and relationships.

I guess it is sex and passion that first springs to mind when you think about it.

Women reach their sexual peak at a much later age than men – therefore the younger man/older woman combination can be sexual dynamite.

But there are many reasons beyond sexual appetite and lusting after a young, well-toned male physique that inspires a cougar to go for a much younger partner.

Younger men tend to be much less cynical about life and more open to excitement and adventure. An older woman, fresh out of a dull and draining marriage will find this a real turn on and a means to getting the thrills from life that she now seeks.

A lot of older women also enjoy the opportunity to mold and mentor their younger partner as he ages and matures. That way, she enjoys a sense of power as she introduces him to aspects of life that he might not yet have experienced.

This can be a huge turn on for a younger man as he is gently (or sometimes roughly!) taken by the hand and shown the way by a sophisticated older woman confident in herself and her abilities.

There are many cougar women in the public spotlight who have chosen to live their lives with younger men – Susan Sarandon, Madonna, Demi Moore amongst them.

As is often the way, the celebrity seal of approval for a new phenomenon is often all it takes for it to soon become accepted as the norm.

And if you can still pull after using such a corny line, you’re good

1. Can I buy you a drink, or do you just want the money?

2. I’m here. What are your other two wishes?

3. I miss my teddy bear. Would you sleep with me?

4. I’m new in town, could I have directions to your house?

5. I’m rich and I don’t believe in a prenuptial.

6. You have to tell me your name, because last night in my dreams, I could only call you ‘baby’

7. Did you invite all these people? I thought it was just going to be the two of us.

8. I may not be Fred Flintstone, but I bet I can make your Bed Rock.

9. If I told you that you have a nice body, would you hold it against me?

10. Do you believe in love at first sight or should I walk by again?

11. At the office copy machine "Reproducing eh? Can I help?"

12. Do you think we might have a mutual friend who would introduce us?

13. Hi… I’m conducting a feel test of how many women have pierced nipples.

14. Hi, the voices in my head told me to come and talk to you…

15. I may not be the best looking guy here, but I’m the only one talking to you…

16. Have you ever played naked leap frog?

17. If you were a new hamburger at McDonald’s, you ‘d be McGorgeous.

18. So what will you be making me for breakfast?

19. I’ve got a condom with your name on it.

20. Hey baby, let’s play house, you can be the door and I’ll slam you!

21. Excuse me, but is that dress felt? Would you like it to be?

According to Michael Lasky, the co-author of “Online Dating For Dummies” (Wiley), there are three surefire ways to detect and deflect cheaters while you’re looking for love online.

No. 1: Steer clear of daters who don’t post a picture of themselves in their online profile, because it’s possible they’re married and don’t want to be recognized.

No. 2: Beware of folks who aren’t paid members of a dating website. A married person would refrain from buying membership in a dating service because their spouse might see the charges on their credit card bill.

No. 3: Keep online cheaters from contacting you by posting a note in your profile which says you will only date singles and you’ll squeal to the spouse if you find out they’re married.