Study: Men Become Happier Than Women by Midlife

[Jitterbug]

Sophia Loren?

Monica Belluci will still be super hot in 10 years. She's in her early 40s now and still one of the most beautiful on the planet.

Having said that, I agree with you in general, Rollo.

 

[iqqi]

Name a single female actress with the same sex appeal as older men such as Harrison Ford, Sean Connery or even George Clooney (early 50s)? Men can enjoy a slow-burn sex appeal - assuming they play their cards right - well into their 50 and in some cases (Sean Connery) 60s.

I will try to do that for ya. And I do believe it is the same for women. It is rare for both genders to be sexy in such a late age, but possible. AND keep in mind, sexiness is in the eye of the beholder. I can admire those gents you named from afar, but I couldn't be intimate with them up close...

Michelle Pfiefer is 50.

Rekha is a hot Indian actress who is in her 50's.

Susan Sarandon is still really hot to those who like her... beats me. She is 62, and married to the sexiest actor ever, who is about 10 years her junior. He looks older than her.

There are more. But that's good for now.

 

[mrRuckus]

When she comes into town we go out and talk about art and travel and food and all of the other things I would talk to a mature, cultured woman about.

And then as soon as something that flips her emotionally comes about she reverts back into a 14 year old and is just as immature as the rest of them.

Been there, done that with the smart "cultured" ones.

I don't rate maturity so much based on how they act in the good times. It's how they act when the sh1t hits the fan.



Not that I disagree with you at all about younger being better. If they're all mentally fvcked their breasts might as well be perky.

 

[STR8UP]

WHY are the main posters ranting on and on about "transcending age" and the "age gap" and "age doesn't matter", and "acting and dressing how old you feel", why are they the MAIN ones... the SAME ones, who are the most hung up about age?!

Uh.....HELLOOOO......


I'm not the one "hung up" about age. I go about my life as if I were ageless. It's the posters (often the 20 something guys watching "their" women getting scooped up by older men) who have the hangup. I try to understand why, but then I remember that I was once their age and thought pretty much the same way.

Even some of the less desirable guys my age still get attention from younger women.

You gotta live it to understand what I'm talking about.

 

[iqqi]

Uh.....HELLOOOO......


I'm not the one "hung up" about age. I go about my life as if I were ageless. It's the posters (often the 20 something guys watching "their" women getting scooped up by older men) who have the hangup. I try to understand why, but then I remember that I was once their age and thought pretty much the same way.

Even some of the less desirable guys my age still get attention from younger women.

You gotta live it to understand what I'm talking about.

No, STR8UP, you ARE the one hung up on age.

You are either ranting about how good you are with the teenyboppers, or you are blasting women your own age... and it all revolves around nothing BUT AGE. Come on man, I see right through you.

If you were truly not so hung up on age, you wouldn't spend so much time patting yourself on the back for being "hip" at your age, and you wouldn't hold so much animosity towards older women. Your values are strewn all over this thread.

You hang out with young party girls.

You are accepted by them.

You can bang or have some young 22 year old.

You'd pick a 20 something over a 30 something any day of the week.

Older women are gross.

You style your hair and wear your clothes in a younger fashion, and "fit in" with the young crowd.

Young this, old that, 22 year olds, 35 year old, blah blah blah. You say age doesn't matter to you, but it is ALL you talk about!

Come ON.

If life were a coloring book, all of your crayons would be ages. And you miss the bigger picture.

Why don't you place your values in something else finally?

 

[MrLuvr]

Haha, I've been TRYING ta say this.

Denial! Not just a river in Egypt!

Right. And as a washed up 40 year old woman, you have intimate knowledge of what goes on in the 20 something club scene.

 

[MrLuvr]

Older women are gross.

That includes you. Now go away.

 

[MrLuvr]

40+ year old man with great earning potential has same dating potentials as hot 20+ babes

poor 40+ out of shape Average Jo paying child support has same dating potential as 40+ year old average women .

Totally agree man. Be the best man you can be. And at 40+ with a solid body and bank statement, you will be fighting those 20 something babes off with a stick.

 

[iqqi]

Right. And as a washed up 40 year old woman, you have intimate knowledge of what goes on in the 20 something club scene.

LMAO... what? THAT is your big point, and come back? Someone, give this guy a clue.

MrLosr, I am 20-something, buddy.

 

[MrLuvr]

LMAO... what? THAT is your big point, and come back? Someone, give this guy a clue.

MrLosr, I am 20-something, buddy.

The amount of time you spend here trying to defend "older women", I am guessing you are not in anybody's target demographic here, except maybe insiduous who seems like to old women.

However old you are, it is obvious that your best years are behind you. And you feel the impending spinsterhood coming down on you like a ton of bricks. You are fighting a losing battle! How much every you try a 30-40 year old woman does not have the power anymore! It is over! Got it? Most men couldnt care less about 30+ women. You have fallen off the map as far as we are concerned. So move on. Go find some AFC loser who can impregnate what ever eggs you have left before they shrivel up as well.

 

[Jeffst1980]

I find it odd that, having said that I don't see many guys in their 40's picking up girls in their 20's, I am being accused of being bitter because older men are taking my girls....

I agree that sexual marketability is higher for men in their 40's than women in their 40's. This is pretty obvious. However, sexual marketability of a guy in his 40's is much lower than that of a guy in his mid-late twenties, as seen through the eyes of a 21 year old female. Girls in their early twenties ON THE WHOLE want to have fun with guys around the same age as them, that are going through the same life experiences. If college girls actually swooned over 40 year olds, you'd see them ALL dating 40 year olds...lord knows they'd have plenty of willing partners!

The only advantages an older guy has with these girls is hopefully higher status and better social skills. The older guys that are triggering attraction in these girls are the ones with high social status and power in the community. Why not aim to attain this kind of power and respect instead of trying to compete at the same level as 20-something guys? Look at Dennis Kucinich and look at his young wife. She was obviously drawn to this, not his ability to party like a younger guy...although I hear he's a MONSTER with the Jaeger bombs...

The older guys here that are doing well with young girls, you are doing well because of the above. Kudos to you for that. They probably look up to you and respect you, but they KNOW you're not one of their peers. Let's be a little realistic. As much as any of you can say you "look like a guy in their mid twenties," you don't, and that's fine...you shouldn't. What's wrong with looking like a guy in his late thirties/forties that's in great shape??

 

[Warrior74]

On an unrelated note, I got carded the other day.whoo hoo.

Just go fck the women who are choosing you. Young, old, as long as they turn you on who cares.

 

[MrLuvr]

I find it odd that, having said that I don't see many guys in their 40's picking up girls in their 20's, I am being accused of being bitter because older men are taking my girls....

It is not "odd". It has been documented and observed. Did you read the article I posted?

Girls in their early twenties ON THE WHOLE want to have fun with guys around the same age as them, that are going through the same life experiences.

That is because you are forming 99% of your opinion on what you see in the club scene. Why doesnt it happen more? Mainly because of different social circles and lack of contact. Either incidentally or because of societal prejudice. In countries where feminism is weak and mans status in society is not diluted, such as Brazil, 18 year old girls are chasing 40 year old men.

The only advantages an older guy has with these girls is hopefully higher status and better social skills.

Women place this over and beyond looks in many cases, so to say it is the "only advantage" is to belittle it.

 

[edger]

Though I've never had this happen to me, I have had friends who lost their girls (early 20's) to guys in their 40's. That being said the older guys were mainly successful and were the types that can spoil a young girl,take her on trips,fancy restaurants,help out with their careers etc..

Again, this is not going to happen often to your average Joe's 40 year old who doesn't take care of himself physically,is out of shape,with child support to pay earning 60 grand a year before his child support payment.

Especially if the girl is in the loop of 20 somethings guys who have great careers ahead of them. Why pick a guy who's career potential is past the due date over one who's earning income has not capped yet?


The average Joe 40 year old (guys who have nothing much going for them in career, looks,or fitness) stealing women in their 20's are probably in an area where many 20 somethings are not going to college and a girl looks at a guy with child support working at the post office as a decent catch because he at least has a job.

But realistically if a man in his 40's has capped his earning potential and it's not impressive, he won't be taking away hb's, over 20 year olds guys with high earning potential.

My father has always told me to concentrate on making money first and the women will follow. That is so true. While people are complaining about the economy, I'm ecstatic with my financial situation. The women are here and I have little time to spend on this forum anymore. Women and career take so much time I hardly have time for many of my fav activities. So kudos to the guys who are successful plus have tons of women they are dating PLUS still find plenty of time to be on this forum with advice.

40+ year old man with great earning potential has same dating potentials as hot 20+ hb's

poor 40+ out of shape Average Jo paying child support has same dating potential as 40+ year old average looking women .

Wow, you're post REEKS, absolutely REEKS of materialism. It's disgusting. Listen to yourself, you are ALL about materialism. That is all you live for. What a way to live. Out of curiosity, why isn't a moderate income satisfying to you? What's wrong with it? What's wrong with a moderate income where one is living "comfortably"? Why is it that you HAVE to earn 200k a year? What's with the obsession? Why not 50k/60k a year?

We live in such an EXTREMELY materialistic culture, and it is ruining this country and people's morals, as well as rubbing off on other parts of the world(Europe in particular) who have started to become just as materialistic as the U.S. It's a disease. All people like you think about is MONEY, MONEY, MONEY. I swear, you people must jerk off to it too. You are in LUST with money. Pretty sick to me. You want money so bad, then why don't you shove it down your throat till you choke on it too?

And I wanna comment on this that you wrote:

the older guys were mainly successful and were the types that can spoil a young girl,take her on trips,fancy restaurants,help out with their careers etc..

Ok, step back a minute. Do you realize this is AFC behavior?

 

[edger]

And by the way Rico, there's a name for the woman that goes for the types of guys that you describe..they're called "GOLDIGGERS". Ever hear of 'em before? You actually want that type of woman who could give 2 f*cks about you? Who is not in lust/love with you, but in lust/love with your money? Pretty superficial relationship there, wouldn't ya say? And when and if you do get burned, and have to pay your ex half your earnings for the rest of your life, we'll all be laughing.

 

[edger]

Rico, and another thing, to which I've already addressed before in the past...why do so many wealthy men pay for sex and frequent strip clubs? If their large bank accounts really helped them get the babes, then why the f*ck would they be paying for it? You do realize that the majority of an escorts clientelle are "wealthy" men like you describe, right?

 

[STR8UP]

Edger, please don't purchase any firearms or bomb making materials.

It's guys like you who mow down half the office cause you feel like the company is screwing you over.

Only kidding.

Kind of.

:nervous:

 

[edger]

Edger, please don't purchase any firearms or bomb making materials.

It's guys like you who mow down half the office cause you feel like the company is screwing you over.

Only kidding.

Kind of.

:nervous:

Oh come on Str8up, you're crazy to even write something like that. Where in that post did it indicate that I'd ever take things to an extreme like that? All I said was, American culture is much too obsessed with money and materialism. What's wrong with that? Dude, I'd be the LAST person to ever do such a thing..trust me on that. I don't believe in harming anyone, no matter how much they've wronged me. You tend to blow things way out of proportion and overreact I've noticed. I think you should take a look at yourself for making such a crazy statement.

 

[edger]

Edger,

Though you may not like to hear this it's simple biology. women prefer men who can offer them financial security for themselves and future children and men prefer hot women. Do you honestly think biology only applies to men? Women have preferred men who offered better financial security since the beginning of time in order to offer her children a better future and insure if the man does leave her with children to raise, he at least can afford to financially help her out.

I don't neglect my physical appearance either. I take pride in my outer appearance also as I understand I want someone to also be physically attracted to me. As I said before a guy in his 40's who is in good financial shape and also in good physical shape will have a huge advantage over the majority of men.



http://www.menshealth.com/cda/artic...ticle-_-7_Financial_Habits_of_Highly_Laid_Men

Dude, you're not listening...I'm saying, a job that pays 50k or 60k a year is still sufficient enough to live "comfortably". You on the other hand, seem to not think that's not a good yearly salary. You seem to think that unless you're pulling in 100k or higher, it's not a "good" salary. Gimme a break.

 

[STR8UP]

Oh come on Str8up, you're crazy to even write something like that. Where in that post did it indicate that I'd ever take things to an extreme like that? All I said was, American culture is much too obsessed with money and materialism. What's wrong with that? Dude, I'd be the LAST person to ever do such a thing..trust me on that. I don't believe in harming anyone, no matter how much they've wronged me. You tend to blow things way out of proportion and overreact I've noticed. I think you should take a look at yourself for making such a crazy statement.

Dude....I'm messin with ya.

You do tend to get a little heated when the topic of money and women comes up though.

You know I don't agree with you when you say that a woman MUST contribute an equal share of moolah. Men have always been the primary "provider", and women still seek that, which doesn't necessarily make her a golddigger. I do believe that a woman must pull her share of the WEIGHT, but that doesn't always mean she must earn an equal share of money.