Age Is Just a Number, or Is it?

I recently read that a whopping 34 percent of women over 40 are dating younger men. I’ve also learned that women who fall into this category are referred to as “cougars”. Most women I know have at one time or another dated younger men, and I do have girlfriends who are married to younger guys. I think the success of these types of age differences really depends on the compatibility of the couple. I believe there still has to be some commonalities for long-term successful relationships such as similar or same hobbies or other things. Personally, I never had much luck with younger men and have only dated a handful. In my experience the thing that caused problems with the age difference was maturity – or lack of it on their part.

I found myself smitten with one “cub” in particular for about two weeks one summer. I’ll call him “Tom” because he was a dead ringer for Tom Cruise. I am not the only person who thought he was a look-alike and over the course of two weeks, I can recall at least 5 or so people saying the same thing. I remember one young woman even asking him for his autograph, as she was sure he was the real Tom Cruise. To my horror and embarrassment, he actually gave her an autograph.

In an effort to impress me, he made reservations at a somewhat expensive restaurant in town. I must admit I was uncomfortable as I did feel the eyes of judgment on me during our entire meal. I found myself thinking, “Look at these people, staring at us. I’m sure they are thinking Oh how nice, Mom is taking her son out to dinner”.

When we finished our meal, the check came and he proceeded to stand up, reach deep into the front pocket of his trousers to locate his money. At the table, in front of everyone he counted out $87.00 in cash. Four tens, Three fives;

And Thirty Two one-dollar bills.


Just Lovely…