Yes, men over 40 are more confident, more connected, and even more fun. Seriously: who can't forget the most egregious age gap of all, when the white-hot 30 year-old Catherine Zeta-Jones was paired with a 69 year-old Sean Connery in the otherwise forgettable 1999 film Entrapment? Just look at Amy Schumer, Julianne Moore, Katie Couric, Kate Hudson, and countless others. But the reality is that numerous studies—including a recent of more than 12,000 people—have revealed that a lot of younger women do in fact prefer their romantic matches to be older. Beyond the science, there are plenty of great reasons why women should find dating men above their age bracket more appealing. In fact, there are 15 that immediately come to mind. Older guys know who they are. He can cut out of work early on a Friday for an impromptu weekend getaway or take a leisurely lunch with a date without having to worry about a boss breathing down his neck. He's also, when he wants to be, really, really good at An older man is way more likely than a young guy to have a condo or house, a car, maybe even a vacation home and boat. A 2010 study from Scottish psychologists found that even financially independent women preferred older men in part because they had more time to accumulate wealth. An older guy has saved money for years, and learned how to be smart with it. According to the U. On average, an older guy can afford nice gifts and to pay for trips without blowing up his credit card bill. Some guys are naturally great communicators, but the rest of us have to learn the art of listening and connecting through experience. And older men are the most experienced when it comes to carrying on meaningful, memorable conversations whether flirting at the bar, on dates, or in a long-term relationship. They know to be honest about their expectations from the start and to respond to the wants and needs of the women in their lives. They are also more interested in starting a family: An analysis of 10,000 men and women found that men who had partners six years younger than themselves had the greatest number of children an average of 2. They may have even been Older men are also less likely to be in it for their own pleasure. He knows his style basics, and what clothes best work with his look. Cultivating all this takes time and experience few young men have. Crummy beer and fast food lost their appeal to an older guy many years ago. Unlike a younger guy, an older man can also afford to take a woman to fine restaurants and buy the best stuff on the menu. Just as their taste buds are more refined, so is their sense of quality culture. This culture extends to his home, where his polished tastes can be seen in the furniture, décor, and art in his abode. Younger women will find that older guys are often less controlling, less critical, and more likely to delight in them for who they are.
