Is the word “cougar” new to you? Or are you still referring to the slender and agile cats roaming our mountains, always on the look out for a prey, gullible enough to fall into a cougar’s trap? Well, you must be living under a rock for quite sometime now since cougar dating must be the hottest, most liberating hype that hit the senior women’s generation!
The idea of “Older-women-dating-younger-studs” has been around for what seems like ages but apparently, the practice has reached greater heights with cougar dating. The name itself gave it a fiery spice, enough to encourage older women who are really into dating younger men to finally come out and not to be ashamed of their preferences anymore. Gone are the days when an older woman would think twice or even a hundred times before even entertaining romantic thoughts with a younger guy. With strings of successful “cougar” relationships to boast of, older women are now more confident and assured when it comes to their relationships.
For me, what really boosts cougar dating is the fact that most senior women have learned how to take care of themselves thus enabling them to age gracefully. Along with cosmetic advancements available for us to take advantage of, healthy lifestyle proves to be one of the most effective ways to look and feel younger than your age. Aside from that, older women have realized that once they reached a certain age, it should also be right time for them to start thinking about themselves and nothing else. Along with these realizations is recognizing the complexity of starting a new relationship with guys their age particularly the excess baggage they tend to bring along into the relationship. Younger guys, as we all know, don’t have these things. When they come into a relationship, they usually come alone, which is just perfect!
There are many factors why older women may fall for someone half their age. Most of the time, it’s the spontaneity the relationship brings. Somehow an older woman may feel the need to experience living the fast lane again and this, she can never get from an older guy who requires too much attention and care. Some consider it as their last hurrah in life. Others swear that it gives them vigor—a new leash in life—to break their monotonous, boring life.
Adding to these factors is the attraction it brings. For reasons unknown, younger guys may find themselves attracted to older women at some point of their lives, usually their “exploration” age when they have the highest respect for older women and would seek their wisdom and knowledge on how life works. On the other hand, older women may find themselves craving for something they have always wanted—a relationship with not much attached to it. Combine these two and you have the perfect recipe for a cougar relationship.