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Top five reasons to go for a younger man
By Marcia Jedd
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Men routinely pair up with and marry women 10, 20 and even 30 years younger than themselves. But turn the tables and eyebrows are raised. Ah, the May-December romance. When the woman is older than the man, heads turn, especially when the age difference is significant. In Hollywood, it’s nearly expected. Madonna and Guy Ritchie? She’s 10 years older. Julianne Moore is just under a decade older than husband Bart Fruendlich. Demi and Ashton… well, you get the picture.

Even outside of Hollywood circles, many of us women have pondered the notion of taking on a boytoy. Arm candy. Some of us have personally indulged in these delights. Ladies, consider these benefits of being with a younger man:
  1. Nice body. The cliché of great sex holds for younger man-older woman scenario, if you both share similar appetites in that department. This is particularly so if he’s got a great body or works out regularly: six-pack abs, firm biceps and other hard-body trimmings. A woman sure receives a big ego boost by his I’ll-protect-you physique. For some ladies, this is all that’s needed.


  2. Light attitude. A sense of fun and spontaneity often comes with the territory when dating a younger guy. When you’re attending a boring, stuffy event, he’s more apt to say, “Whadda ya say we blow this pop stand and go somewhere fun?” to inject some whimsy in your social life. Picnics, long Sunday mornings in bed. The possibilities are endless with the younger man because he tends to have fewer responsibilities and more free time than his older counterparts.


  3. Traveling light. Likewise, a lighter, youthful attitude often comes with far less “baggage.” A younger dude, whether or not he’s been married before, often carries less emotional roadblocks and hang-ups. Sabotage, inability to express feelings, and even betrayal can occur when a person brings too much baggage or emotional blocks to a relationship. In the past, you may have encountered these scenarios — which thwarted a relationship. If he’s “Baggage Light,” enjoy!


  4. Malleable. He may not be Gumby, but you can mold younger gents or otherwise help influence their behavior to suit your purposes. In turn, they can learn from you. He can develop his own appreciation for art through your love of modern art or your yen for fine wines. While you may not be his Mrs. Robinson or ultimate mentor, you can impart your wisdom to him, in and out of the bedroom.


  5. Quality of life. Speaking of the bedroom, psychologists note that having a healthy love life and abundant sex life is integral to quality of life. Who doesn’t want to feel beautiful and attractive? A loving, faithful younger man by your side definitely contributes to the good life. Let’s face it; women live longer than men. So, pairing with a younger man can put you ahead of the curve if the relationship is long-term. Now that’s a bonus.
 

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