Very often, we find ourselves falling in love with someone who is younger than us. As relationship experts and psychologists have explained, when we feel the bond of love and attraction strongly with someone, age doesn’t really matter. There is of course the fear that society will look down on us for dating someone younger. However, times have changed, and people are now becoming more broad-minded about such issues. If you too are considering dating someone younger than you, then here are some reasons why you should not feel afraid to do so.
1. You get special pampering
Younger men are more likely to go all-out in their approach to impress you and keep you happy. They will pamper you and do things spontaneously, unlike older men who put maturity before adventure and fun. This kind of an approach gives a new, fresh twist to the relationship, and helps you to bond stronger and better.
2. You’re respected
It’s true that men like to be the one in-charge of their relationship. However, they also like strong, independent women, and respect them a lot. With your age and experience, your boyfriend is likely to look up to you, respect you, and seek your advice on important issues. Not only does this make you feel important, it also makes you feel wanted.
3. You feel younger
With a younger boyfriend, your tastes are likely to change. He will be interested in things that you are either finished and done with, or things you have always wanted to do but never could. This includes fun things like clubbing, playing laser-tag, having fun weekend trips and much more. All this gives your life a new dimension altogether, with renewed joy and happiness.
4. There’s no competition
Younger men know that if you’re more successful than them, then it is mostly because of your age and experience. There is no feeling of competition, and they don’t feel jealous of you, unlike men of the same age who often have a problem adjusting to the fact that their girlfriend is more successful than them. Issues related to superiority and status hardly arise, and your younger boyfriend in fact, respects you and feels proud of your success.
5. You get a new friend circle
If your boyfriend is younger than you, chances are that he socializes more than you and will have a lot of friends that he can introduce you to. You will get a lot of new people to connect with, make friends with, and hang out with. You’ll also develop new interests with them, and will discover a new side of yourself.
6. Physical excitement stays alive
He will be more active and energetic in bed, and would want to experiment more. That will help you look at sex with a more excited approach, and allow your younger, seductive self to come out. Plus, all those public displays of affection will only make you feel more special.
7. You give your 100%
When you are the older one, you have obviously spent your time experimenting not just with work but with other things in life. This means that your stage of struggle is over and you have all the time for a well-deserved relationship, where your involvement is a hundred percent. There will be no stress of balancing work-life struggles and personal life demands.
8. You don’t have to rush into marriage
Often we may want to wait for a while before getting married, but feel the societal pressure to get hitched. With a younger boyfriend, you will have a reason to wait since marriage is out of the question till he is settled financially. This gives you a chance to focus on your career and consider marriage when both of you are ready for it.
9. You get a longstanding partner
It may be awkward to admit but when you date a younger man you have the comfort of knowing that he will be around for a long time, well into your old age. If the two of you are committed, he will be there to take care of you till the end. This is especially important if the worry at the back of your head is being alone in your old age.
In some studies, where young guys were asked as to what they find attractive in an older woman, most men replied saying that they love the stability and the confidence that older women carry. Older women are more understanding and have the wisdom to take a relationship forward.