The relationship between a man and a woman, who have a significant age difference, has always aroused increased interest in society. However, the reaction to them directly depends on which of the couple is older. If a woman is much younger than her partner, then some curiosity about their relationship has a rather benevolent connotation. On the contrary, couples where a woman is more than a couple of years older than her beloved cause a lot of disapproving gossip and caustic comments. Despite this, the number of such couples in our country is increasing.

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Contrary to the stereotype of the “40-year-old tigress seductress” widespread in society, the initiator of a relationship with an older partner is usually a man. The results of various studies give figures from 85 to 93%. It is not uncommon for a young man to spend months, and sometimes years, courting a woman he likes before she agrees to such an “unequal” union. So what is there in women of “Balzac” age that a man cannot find in his young peers? It is better to learn about it from them.

Eugene, 26 years old:

It is always interesting for me to communicate with Tanya. There are many topics that can be discussed in addition to common hobbies. Somewhere even ask for advice. She listens carefully, and argues her opinion. And even if we do not agree with each other in some way, we can find a compromise. It is much more difficult for me to communicate with peers, to find some common ground. And their reactions are not always clear, and they do not want to explain anything.

Sergey, 24 years old:

The sex is just crazy. Sveta is more relaxed, not ashamed of her desires, and her head does not hurt 7 days a week. I have never had such intimacy with young girls. At the same time, she looks better than some 20-year-olds. And she provides for herself and does not require expensive gifts. I'm not a gigolo, I buy tickets for a concert, I pay for both in a cafe, I make gifts, but this is always my choice. Light does not expect this from me and rejoices at any gift, regardless of the price. The peers took everything for granted, as if I owe them. And if the gift was below a certain amount, then they also made a scandal.

Vladimir, 42 years old:

From the very beginning, Lena was calm. No tantrums out of the blue. If she doesn’t like something, she will say directly, without stupid games in “Guess why I am silent.” Attentive, caring. Heaven and earth compared to my first wife, who was 5 years younger than me. All she needed was money and gifts, and in return, whims, reproaches and "silence" for weeks. Lena and I are not married, but we have been together for 16 years and all this time I have not even thought about other women. Parents, however, could not come to terms for a long time. At any opportunity, they were advised to find a peer. Thank God, the last few years have finally calmed down.

So, men are attracted to older partners for several reasons:

1. 1. They know what to talk about with a man. In addition, adult women know how to listen and support a loved one.
   2. Many studies have shown that the peak of female sexuality occurs at the age of 30-40, while for men it passes much earlier. An experienced woman not only knows how to please a man, but really wants it. So in sexual terms, a woman older than a woman of the same age is much more suitable for a young man.
   3. An adult woman has already taken place financially and does not choose a man for herself according to this criterion. It is important for any man to know that he is not an extra wallet for his beloved, but a really close person.
   4. For some, a big plus is that a woman of age was usually already married, has children and, accordingly, does not seek to “drag” her partner to the registry office as soon as possible.

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Oddly enough, it is women who most condemn the relationship of adult ladies with young men. The main reason for this reaction is primarily fear and misunderstanding. How can you meet with a young man, because he is not serious, he will leave anyway, he is not able to take responsibility, and so on and so forth. However, it is better to listen to women who have experience in such relationships.

Tatyana, 34 years old:

I never considered the possibility of any relationship, other than friendship, with men younger than me. It didn't even cross my mind. Before Zhenya, I was married for 11 years, divorced at the initiative of my husband, who met another woman. After this, it’s not easy to start a new relationship, and only when a “boy” 8 years younger begins to look after you ... So Zhenya had to prove the seriousness of her intentions for more than a year. I repeatedly gave him many arguments against, but he did not give up. At some points, he even changed his lifestyle so that we were more comfortable together, and this convinced me. He is serious and ready to take responsibility. Unlike other men who looked after me, even though they were all older than me. Of course, I am afraid that he will meet a girl more suitable for his age. But, in the end, my first husband was the same age, and this did not help save the marriage. Now I have an understanding of what not to do if you want to save a relationship.

Svetlana, 35 years old:

I was very hard going through a divorce from my beloved husband, who found himself a younger woman. I had a terrible depression, it seemed that my life was over. We met Sergey by chance, and when he started courting me, I was literally in shock. Tall, handsome, the guy girls and I turn to? It just didn't fit in my head. I went into this relationship simply so that my cheating husband would not be my last man. Such is the stupid "revenge". Seryozha knew about this and then said: “We will treat you.” And he did heal! I took care of myself, went to the gym. Next to a man like Sergey, I feel much younger. And his attention and the somewhat envious glances of the girls on the street finally convince me that life is just beginning. I do not make far-reaching plans for a life together, I live for today, and I like it.

Elena, 50 years old:

The main problem in our relationship with Volodya was his parents. We met 1.5 years after his divorce from his wife. But the parents really wanted Volodya to make peace with her. Although it was she who broke up with him, and not vice versa. Well, the fact that I am older than Volodya horrified them. They constantly told me about what a "predator" I am, that I took him away from the family and nothing good will happen to us. They tried to turn Volodya against me. All this was very hard. But we managed to survive. In the end, after 10 years of marriage, they reconciled and even began to accept me.

To sum up what gives and what takes away from women relationships with younger men:

1. 1. Some women gain confidence in themselves. Having the opportunity to meet with younger girls, the man chose them. This means that they are not only no worse, but even better in some ways. However, others, on the contrary, torment themselves with thoughts that a man will certainly leave for a more attractive peer.
   2. The folk wisdom that “a woman is as old as her man” did not arise from scratch. It has long been noticed that next to a man much older than himself, a woman herself begins to look older than her age. With a young husband, a woman, on the contrary, flourishes. A young companion is an excellent incentive for more thorough care of your appearance and figure.
   3. We have already written about the fact that the needs of a woman in the intimate sphere increase by the age of 30–40. A peer is unlikely to be able to fully satisfy her desires, unlike a younger lover.
   4. There are infantile young people who are looking for a "mommy" who will take care of them. Some women are satisfied with such relationships, but not all.

If your financial situation is above average, you should pay close attention to the behavior of a young boyfriend so as not to fall in love with a gigolo. There is nothing wrong with a separate account in a cafe. But if a man asks you to pay not only for yourself, but also for him, you should be wary.

Before you start dating a man younger than you, decide for yourself what you expect from this relationship. And then calmly and honestly discuss it with your gentleman. If you recently went through a difficult breakup and are not ready for something serious, but do not mind easy and non-committal relationships, you do not need to give hope to a man who is serious. And, on the contrary, if you need a long-term relationship, do not build castles in the air, but find out if your "boy" is ready for them.

Do not torment yourself with jealousy for younger rivals. According to statistics, only 10% of men break up with women older than themselves because of the impossibility of having a child. And not a single man named age as the reason for the gap. Finally, consider perhaps the most famous marriage of a young man to an adult woman in history: Khadija, the first wife of the chief Islamic prophet, Muhammad, was 15 years older than her husband. They lived together for 24 years (until her death). Despite the fact that polygamy is allowed in Islam, Khadija was the only wife of the prophet until her death. After her death, Muhammad married several young women. But at the same time, one of them said that her husband was jealous only of the late Khadija, Muhammad always remembered her with such warmth and sadness.

If both of you are serious, you need to prepare for a negative reaction from relatives and friends. According to statistics, this is what becomes the main reason for the separation of such "unequal" couples. Don't let others interfere with your relationship. Decide your own fate. Think of the example of famous couples who have been together for a long time, despite the difference in age.

Celebrity couples with big age gaps

Goldie Hawn is 6 years older than Russell Crowe, but they've been together for over a quarter of a century. The difference of 9 years between Julianne Moore and Bart Freundlich did not prevent them from being together for almost 20 years. One of the sex symbols of Hollywood, Hugh Jackman, has been living with Deborra-Lee Furness, who is 13 years older than him, for almost 20 years. At the same time, in each interview, he emphasizes that he is crazy about his wife. Tina Turner has been living with her young husband Erwin Bach for almost 30 years - the difference between them is 17 years. Among domestic stars, one can recall Larisa Dolina and Ilya Spitsyn - they have been together for more than 15 years, although Larisa is 12 years older than her husband. And, of course, Alla Pugacheva, who has been living with Maxim Galkin for almost 15 years, despite the colossal difference of 27 years

Traditionally, the purpose of relations between representatives of different sexes is the creation of a family and the birth of a child. A woman is biologically ready to become a mother at the age of eighteen. Slightly different requirements are imposed on a man - he needs to support his family, and he is able to earn enough money and stand on his own feet only by the age of thirty. If a woman is 10 years younger than her husband, such a relationship is considered correct. In any case, no one condemns them. With distrust, and sometimes with contempt, they treat couples in which the woman is 10 years older than the man. The psychology of relations between partners is based on somewhat different principles.

Why do mature women prefer relationships with younger guys?

Let's first try to figure out why an adult woman of 30, 40, 50 and even 60 years old needs a partner much younger than her? As a rule, mature ladies start relationships with young guys unintentionally. No one is looking for a specially young husband just to satisfy physiological needs. If a woman cannot build relationships with peers or men who are older than her, she switches to a more accessible object.

It is much easier to "tame" an inexperienced youngster who does not have any in a bank account. In addition, such a partner will not dare to doubt the moral qualities of an adult woman, she is like a mother to him. He will not reproach her, torment her with nit-picking or jealousy. A young husband is a toy for rich ladies. A woman living on a minimum wage is unlikely to put such a burden on her shoulders. A rich young man interested in a relationship with a poor old woman is a sign of a not entirely healthy psyche.

However, a young guy for an aging lady is a big plus. He will bring into her life the sharpness of youth, courage, joy, naivety, in a word, all those feelings that are so familiar to her, but have already been forgotten a little. With a young man, you can start living anew, once again feel the novelty of already familiar impressions.

A young man is usually chosen as a partner by women who work as leaders or are used to the fact that everyone obeys them. Of course, older ladies sacrifice a lot for the sake of such relationships. Their reputation suffers, they become the object of ridicule, they have to provide not only themselves, but also their young chosen one. True, no one will appreciate their sacrifices. In the eyes of the public, they are aging ladies whose meaning of existence is only the satisfaction of sexual desires. Although, in fact, mature women do not really need stormy intimate relationships that much.

No self-respecting psychologist would approve of a relationship in which a man is 10 or 15 years younger than his wife. Indeed, due to the huge difference in age, the distance between the needs, interests, way of perception and assessment of the outside world in such couples is huge. Most likely, the therapist will perceive such a relationship as a problem and try to reconcile the participants in the drama with his choice and the resulting consequences.

There is a hypothesis that a woman chooses a young man in order to be realized as a mother and give her chosen one the care that her adult children no longer need. This version is very similar to the truth, if not for one thing. A young husband is also someone's adult son, who no longer needs maternal warmth. Sons are always in a hurry to become adults, and too long guardianship from their own parents annoys them. In that case, why would a young man need a wife who seeks to replace his mother? The answer to this question is obvious: a mature woman who enters into a relationship with a young guy just wants to be a leader. Perhaps from the outside, her dominant position looks like a manifestation of maternal care. In fact, a woman consciously chooses the “adult-child” behavior model in order to command a man.

An accomplished and mature lady who chooses a young guy as her partner refuses to have a relationship with a man of her own age or older. I wonder why she does this. After all, something does not suit a woman in a more traditional relationship.

If a man is 10 years older, it is based on submission. A mature husband is a person who has already taken place in material and psychological terms. He has his own habits, an idea of ​​the role of a woman in the family, society, a developed model of behavior. In addition, there are many prejudices that have formed as a result of a rich and often negative experience of communicating with the fair sex.

Perhaps relationships with a partner who is older than a woman are stable. After all, a man has a huge experience of communicating with girls. However, do not forget that today's chosen one is an ex-husband or someone's father. In his heart there will always be not only unknown memories, but also some feelings hidden from the eyes of others, perhaps emotional wounds. With all this baggage of experience, successful or oppressive, not only he, but also his chosen one will have to live.

In addition, it will not work to somehow change the character of a mature man. He has his own ideas about life and how you can act, and how you can’t, and what should be abandoned. A man who has long been accustomed to living by his own rules will not change them just for the sake of a woman. He will live as usual. Spend money on what you want. Do as he pleases. However, if a woman wants to maintain a relationship with him for a long time, she just needs to adapt to his rhythm, accept all habits and dissolve in his life.

True, not all self-confident women want to sacrifice themselves, their interests, freedom for the sake of a subordinate position and the oppressive authority of an older husband. Perhaps that is why rich middle-aged ladies prefer to have affairs with inexperienced, and nothing but money demanding youngsters. It's easier with them to some extent.

Why does a man choose a woman much older than himself?

Now let's try to figure out why a young guy needs an aged lady. It is generally accepted that men start relationships with an older woman out of selfish motives and because they are not popular with their peers. A young man who is interested in a lady who has taken place in some professional field can hardly be uninteresting to young girls. Perhaps he simply did not like sex with peers. However, modern youth has not suffered from strict moral principles or hypocrisy for a long time, so to say that a young guy lacks something in sex with peers is somehow stupid. In all likelihood, the young man perceives an intimate relationship with a woman who is 10 years older than him as some kind of extreme. He just wants to get new impressions and try himself in a new role.

Between a man and a woman who is 10 years older than him, this is not always a conscious choice. It is simply comfortable for a young guy to stay in the conditions that an adult and wise lady has created for him. He likes to communicate with an older woman and feel that she not only listens to him, but understands him. The experience of communicating with members of the opposite sex comes with age. Mature women know what their partner wants, what his soul lies in when he wants fun, and when, on the contrary, he needs silence and solitude. Adult women are less demanding of their young chosen one. They give more and expect nothing in return. And the level of conflicts in such unions is at zero. Middle-aged, but experienced partners forgive a lot to their unintelligent lovers.

With age, a young guy will change his feelings for his aging wife. For physiological reasons, he will no longer worry about her middle-aged body, and so much so that it will subsequently affect the erection. Getting rid of problems with potency is possible in a relationship with a young girl. True, you still need to live up to this time, but for now you can safely use the advantages and benefits that a relationship with a woman who is 10 years older than a man gives. You can build a career, achieve success in business, a higher social position. You can even have a child - all the worries about him will be taken over by an elderly wife. After all, she needs to realize herself as a mother.

What awaits partners in a marriage of different ages?

The age difference affects their relationship. In an unequal marriage, the young husband will always be in a subordinate position. The wife will become his teacher and educator. At first, such a relationship will suit everyone. A woman will receive an obedient husband who unquestioningly carries out her orders and rarely takes the initiative due to his inexperience. The guy just does not need to rack his brains over solving many of life's problems. True, with age, when a man takes place as a person and a professional, conflicts will arise between spouses. The husband will try to win back authority and become the head of the family. If he fails, the family may fall apart.

In material terms, the woman will be considered the main earner, because she is older than her husband. At first, the young man will like it, but over time he will want to manage his wife's money on his own, and she, most likely, will not allow him to. If a man does not learn how to earn money himself, he will not be able to realize himself as a person and become independent.

In a union of different ages, partners often have polar interests. After all, they are not representatives of the same generation. A young husband likes to spend evenings in nightclubs, dance, play sports, travel, discover all aspects of life and enjoy them. Especially if there are funds for such entertainment.

A fading wife will need to somehow fit in with a new lifestyle and a young partner. She will have to devote more time to her appearance, so that, appearing with her chosen one in public, not to shock everyone with her appearance. You can, of course, spend evenings by the fireplace alone, but then the probability of losing your husband is very high.

If a woman or a man, after the experience of an unsuccessful relationship, has received a psychological trauma that haunts them and because of which they are not able to build a new relationship, the help of a specialist, for example, a hypnologist psychologist, is recommended.

All their lives, women dream of having not only a handsome, cheerful, generous man next to them, but, most importantly, a loving and mature man. However, what can be meant by "maturity" and does it really come only with age? Life is a tricky thing, and it often turns out that a seemingly young and naive young man is actually a much more mature and accomplished person than you might think at first glance. So, why are these hot younger men so good and are such relationships often condemned not out of ordinary envy?

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1. Sex

For him, you are an experienced woman who is absolutely not shy about her sexual impulses. You are his invaluable sexual experience without a bit of embarrassment, which so often poisons all the passion of relationships. For you, he tries to always be at his best in bed, especially since for this he has a huge supply of strength and passion. In an attempt to be your best, he goes out of his way to be the best lover for you.

2. Lack of burdensome "baggage"

He is younger, which means he does not know about alimony yet, he does not have several ex-wives who are trying to get his entire salary, he is not spoiled by life, does not despise marriage as an institution and has a completely different attitude towards his career. He is inexperienced only in life lessons, because before meeting you he had not yet managed to get married and have children, which means that he is quite ready to do it together.

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3. He gets bored with girls his own age.

Most often, young men complain that they are simply mortally tired of the stupidity and life naivety of their peers. That is why older women are so attracted to them - it is more interesting with them, they have experience in completely different areas of life. Do not judge by the numbers in the passport - no, he is not stupid just because he is younger, you will be surprised, but he can easily support almost any conversation and even build relationships.

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4. He, unlike you, does not have complexes due to the age difference.

And why are women so sure that they cannot sincerely like a man just because they are older? In fact, men are proud of relationships with experienced women, because it is next to such a woman that he feels like the man he wants to be.

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5. He is resourceful and ambitious

Yes, he may be much younger than you, maybe he has not yet found his calling in life and has not got a dream job, where the monthly salary has a lot of zeros at the end, in most cases almost all young people have some difficulties with money. Yes, you will have to get used to the fact that he will not be able to pamper you with expensive dinners in trendy metropolitan restaurants and will not pay for a business class trip to the islands. But with what joy and sincerity he will cook dinner himself and arrange a romantic evening for you. The material problem is a problem of time, not age. In the meantime, he is ready for sincere and romantic actions to impress you.

6. Ability to control it

Of course, he will not unquestioningly do everything that you want, but due to lack of experience, he is much easier to compromise and allows you to take control of the situation. You have the right to a decisive vote, because you are older and you know better.

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7. You are hot to him.

For some reason, most women think that men only dream of young girls with perfect breasts, but in fact they are talking about self-doubt. Not all young men need a “cover girl”, they need one who exudes self-control and sexuality, because she is not fixated on herself and can appreciate a man. You're smart, independent, you know what you want, and it turns him on.

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8. You have fun on dates.

Dating him is a long forgotten feeling that is even better than sex. You can eat popcorn at the movies and laugh until your stomach hurts, kiss in unexpected and secluded corners of the city, you have stories that you are definitely not ready to tell your married girlfriends. You have a great chance to have an affair with a younger man, and therefore with youth, love of life and romantic adventures.

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9. He has an infectious love for life.

He is a priori full of energy and love for life, living every day like the last, he believes that a smile and a positive attitude will help to cope with any problem. Even if your romance is fleeting, you will definitely be infected with this approach to life. He is less cynical, youthful romanticism still lives in him, which is so lacking in older women.

“The man is 10 years younger than me,” the reader Olya said first. "Great job!" - We were glad and, as it turned out, a little hurried.

I will say right away: I had absolutely no intention of transferring our relationship with him to the mode of living together. Well, it happened, well, we meet. A week, a month, three. How is it six months already? Strange. But it will soon pass anyway. This always happens, there are enough examples around.

Moreover, public stories in which M is decently older than M have always seemed to me slightly painful. With such a subtle tragic impulse already at the very romantic beginning. After all it is clear to every sane person how such a love story should end. The only intrigue is how long it will last. And perhaps, one more thing - what color is the hair of a young flirt-tail, who in the end will lead away this same M.

But it didn't. Except that sex (excellent - and I will not concentrate on this) began to happen a little less often. But it's okay when you stop having passionate dates and move in and start scheduling bathroom visits. Here I had no illusions. Not the first time married and I know how it happens.

I was afraid that the classic phobia of "age" beloved young men would suddenly cover me. “I am rapidly aging, share the contacts of a trusted plastic surgeon.” It's not that I think that thirty-five is a nightmare and that they don't live that long. Not at all. Everything suits me here - both self-awareness and opportunities. And if it comes to that, I don't look like myself. In daylight, you are definitely five years younger, and if you light candles, then in general. I also feared that I would begin to look closely at every young lady who happened to be close to her beloved. But so far, that doesn't seem to be happening. Although how it will be further, I can not vouch.

It blew up where I didn't expect it. Of course, I guessed that the pink ponies stuffed with happiness hormones would sooner or later gallop away from us along the rainbow. We take a closer look at each other and find that we are slightly different from what we first thought. Yes, yes, I carefully read articles on the psychology of relationships. The problem is that the unpleasant discovery had to be made not in a man, but in herself. For some time now, the “beloved” mode inside me has begun to switch to a “strict teacher” by itself. And this is happening more and more often.

At my honest thirty-five, I have nothing against the word "woman." In the sense - "his woman." Although the man likes “my girlfriend” more (Ozhegov’s explanatory dictionary angrily rustles the pages every time). And he himself, respectively, "my boyfriend." “He fills you with the energy of youth,” best friend laughs. He laughs rather maliciously, because he knows: in addition, he drags into my life something that I don’t want to see in it at all.

“Did you pay the rent? Today was the last day. Have you played shooter? Seriously? Or maybe you'll ride the old bike a little more? If we can’t put it off a little bit, we’ll fly by with a vacation. Did you send your resume? Why? Played again? It's not funny anymore". And everything like that. Carelessness, frivolity, unwillingness to calculate their actions at least a couple of steps ahead - that's what I call it. The ability to live one day and not bathe - his version.

When I was looking for my name in the list of accepted applicants, my man was trying on the first school uniform. When I wrote my first job application, he hid from my mother a diary with a deuce in Russian. When I said yes to my ex-short-term spouse, my current partner kissed the girl from the parallel class on the cheek. For example, I represent all this in paints. And on the one hand, I want to immediately say to myself: listen, relax, he didn’t have those ten years during which you managed to become reasonable and knowledgeable about life. And then, the boys, in principle, grow up and gain their minds later. Take at least the former - they seem to be peers, but what's the point? Stop biting the person. Enough to teach. Stop being boring. Give him time to figure things out on his own.

But on the other hand, I want to immediately answer myself: if not me, then who? After all, I really understand better how the world works (at least partially) and how to interact with it more effectively. Why pull? I don't have ten extra years to spare. I cannot complacently wait for a man to mature naturally. I would like to speed up the process.

When the internal discussion comes to a standstill, I remember the wedding of an institute friend who married a second time to a young girl. “Well done, you will bring up for yourself,” one of the guests admonished the newlywed. To be honest, I almost vomited with rage. "For yourself"! You train like a puppy. You will adjust, like a jacket, according to the figure. To be comfortable, so that there is no sting anywhere and no excess sticks out. And now Turns out I'm doing the exact same thing myself. Trying to trim and polish my own partner- and really very expensive - so that it fits better into my already finished and well-established life. Because she, in my opinion, is the best option for both of us. Because my way of being is much safer and more productive. Because I'm older and smarter?

How to build relationships if a man is younger than a woman

Now it will not come as a shock to everyone if a man prefers to start a serious relationship with a woman older than him. And oddly enough, it is the guys who initiate such a connection. At first, women are shy of such options. But over time, they tell themselves that they are still worthy of love; what the hell is not joking, but suddenly - fate? But the question immediately arises, how to build relationships if the man is younger? Where it leads?

- They do not see candidates among their peers in order to build a serious relationship. Or a lack of experience in dealing with the opposite sex can be gained with an older woman;

- It is more interesting with an adult woman, because her life experience will help them understand what the opposite sex needs;

- If a woman is older than a man, then in intimate life she will not be shy and will receive what she wants from a man. And which guy would say no to that?!

How to build relationships if a man is younger:

Do not sharpen the feelings of your conscience. Do not listen to the environment, do not think that you are doing bad things. You love, you are loved - enjoy love. This is the main thing;

Your relationship can become exactly what you dreamed of and could not achieve this with a man older than you. After all, as a rule, men who are younger appreciate your life experience, they are attracted by the maturity of a woman, and in this they find a lot of advantages. They feel that next to an adult woman they can become real men;

Do not try to be jealous of a partner younger than you. Believe me, if a man pulled away from other young applicants, then there is something in you that he needs. You are the main thing for him, he devotes his feelings and time to you;

Try to be close to him at events where everyone is with their soul mates. This will show your chosen one the experience of communicating with other couples and help you get rid of the complexes that your man is younger;

Next to a young man, any lady will feel younger and more confident, especially if she puts a little effort into it. Your chosen one sees in you exactly an independent nature and a beautiful woman at the same time.

This is a real chance to become just that. He cannot reproach you for the fact that you should devote yourself to him, such men understand that you are independent and self-sufficient. Take advantage of this;

Do not be afraid to build a relationship with a young man that can, in consequence, lead to marriage. For the record, such marriages are long and lasting.

Ignore the negative attitude of the majority of society. You are not the first and not the last couple to have some age difference. Such alliances have been met in the distant past. If you decide to have a relationship with a man younger than you, do not get hung up on the opinions of relatives, colleagues and friends. The main thing is that you are happy together and you feel good together.

Share life experiences with each other. You can pass on your life experience to your loved one, which will help him in later life, for example, to create a career. He, for his part, will reward you with his vital energy and introduce you to new aspects of life for you, which you will not learn about from older men.

How to build relationships if a man is younger than a woman? In no case do not be jealous of your young friend. As a rule, a feeling of jealousy arises from the fact that a man is much younger than a woman. Do not forget, he chose you, which means that he needs only your company. But at the same time, it is not necessary to give a man complete freedom - you need to attend events of a different plan together.

Feel all the advantages of such a relationship. A man who is younger than you is not so much "tortured" by life, and therefore it is more fun and easier to communicate with him. He will not instruct you, reproach and overwhelm you with advice. In addition, next to him you will feel quite confident and increase your self-esteem.

Do not delay or be afraid of building a serious relationship. According to studies, more than 53% of marriages in which both parties are of the same year of birth break up within 2-3 years. First of all, this applies to young couples.

In the West, unequal marriages have long been fashionable. Unions are concluded there, where a man is younger than a woman by 10 years or more. On average, such marriages last about 12-16 years. But most of these couples live happily 20 or even 25 years.

Feel the joy of sexual relations with a young partner. According to scientists, the greatest sexual activity of a man is observed at the age of 21 to 25 years, and women are 30-35 years old. In addition, with a young gentleman, you can once again become a mother, because after a while your companion will probably want to have children from you.

In general, as always, everything is in your hands. As they say, there would be a desire, but a solution to the question: "How to build relationships if a man is younger?" there will always be.

"Hello! I have such a problem: my husband is 8 years younger than me. However, we do not see this difference. I am 35 (but I look younger), he is 27 (he looks older). However, I am very afraid of losing him, jealous. There is no such thing in our family as if I am older and wiser.

It makes me feel like a stupid girl. He is also jealous of me. But my fears are much stronger. I am very afraid that soon my pretty appearance will begin to disappear.

In addition, for his reason (due to sedentary sperm), we can not conceive a child in any way. In short, depression sometimes begins from all these thoughts. Is there anything you can do to calm me down? Thank you in advance. Valentina Bogomya.

What to do if the husband is younger than his wife, psychologist Elena Poryvaeva answers

You probably understand that what is important is not what is seen, but what is in the heart. I know quite a few couples where the husband is younger than the wife, and this can be seen with the naked eye. But at the same time they are good together.

Often a man chooses an older woman because she is interesting with her, she is a mystery to him, etc. Yes, and you describe the situation in such a way that you clearly have no maternal transference to your husband, although your husband is younger.

It seems that you keep each other in some kind of fear: one is afraid that he is older and will be abandoned, the other is afraid that he will not be able to have offspring and will be of no use to anyone.

Of course, no one is immune from either one or the other. But it is important to understand what binds you, except for fear and anxiety. Why did you choose each other, why did you decide to get married, want to have a baby? After all, this is valuable, this is important. And the rest is the road that you pass either side by side or separately.

And further. Do you talk about your concerns with your spouse? Do you hear his feelings about this? After all, this is true intimacy.

What determines the success of a relationship with a man younger than a woman

The authors of the interview book Older Woman, Younger Man: New Possibilities in Relationships and Love, Felicia Brings and Susan Winter, in conversations with women who have chosen young men as their companions, made one discovery that amazed them.

It turned out that not all of these ladies are impeccable beauties, carefully looking after themselves and being in great shape. For the most part, these are the most ordinary women who look at all their 40s, 50s and even 60s with a ponytail.

Note that the average duration of relationships among the couples surveyed was 16 years. Not so little for women who do not differ in stunning appearance.

At the same time, the authors came to a less comforting conclusion: no matter what the appearance of the women who decided to connect their fate with a young man, and no matter how many years they felt, they all spoke of initial doubts and worries. And here's the thing.

A mature man entering into a relationship with a younger woman feels almost like a hero and is proud of himself in every possible way. A mature woman who finds herself in such a situation feels a decrease in self-esteem, a loss of self-confidence, experiences doubts about whether she is doing the right thing, and inevitably begins to engage in self-discipline and self-flagellation.

The reason for such a difference in feelings lies in the double standard - the notorious social stereotype, according to which the value of a woman lies primarily in her beauty and youth.

The relationship between Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles eloquently testifies to the injustice of such a judgment. Possessing neither youth nor special beauty, she managed to break the family happiness of Princess Diana, who was considered one of the most beautiful women in the world.

In addition, another stereotype has developed in our society: if a girlfriend (or wife) is older than her friend (or husband), then this is unnatural and will certainly end badly for both of them.

Alas, not all women are ready to openly challenge society and ignore sidelong glances and gossip by starting a relationship with a younger man. Such experiences and doubts inevitably lead to problems in relationships with a young lover and even obsessive fears, which often provoke a break.

If your man is younger

If the man is younger than the woman

Among people, there are still opinions according to which it is desirable to get married before 25, to become a mother - before 30, and the spouse must be older. This public opinion has appeared since very ancient times, when the husband, who was usually more experienced and older, had to ensure a secure future and a comfortable existence, and women were the guardians of the hearth.

In the modern world, although stereotypes still exist, it is no longer the case. First, age at the moment. This is not an indicator of reliability and experience. Often the psychological age of a man does not correspond to his biological age. It happens that even before the age of 50 a man needs guardianship and behaves like a child, but a very young man is responsible and confident in the future. Secondly, in our time, the relationship between a man and a woman does not have to end with a wedding.

To be in a relationship with a man younger or not is up to the woman alone, it makes no sense not to focus on personal data if there is an understanding of each other. There will always be a reason to condemn from those around you in such relationships - not younger, so small in stature, or with low incomes, or from a poor family ...

The benefits of a relationship with a young partner for a woman

In a couple where the partner is younger, the woman will always be the leader, managing the entire relationship process, since she is already more responsible and more experienced in life;

If a man is 10 years younger or more, it is possible to raise a good lover and friend to your liking, but this will require an investment of time, effort and certain financial costs;

Communicating with a young man, a woman learns many new things that she had not paid attention to before; there is an opportunity to learn new skills that will always come in handy;

With such a man, a woman always has an incentive to look younger and always feels in demand, always in good shape;

It is always fun with such a partner, which has a positive effect on the well-being and appearance of a woman;

Sexual activity and extraordinary opportunities in the intimate life of a young person compared to older representatives of the stronger sex;

Most often, such partners do not have a serious relationship in the past and children.

Negative aspects for a woman in a relationship with a young man

In such a relationship, it will not be possible to relax, real financial and, physical and psychological contributions will be needed (especially if the partner is infantile);

To match the partner’s age, you will need to spend a lot to keep yourself in shape;

Spoils the mood and not far positive public opinion, and common stereotypes;

Often such relationships do not end in marriage;

At times, a man makes a woman worry. When sometimes he stares at young girls;

It is not uncommon when a woman runs out of money in such a relationship, then the relationship also comes to an end.

What kind of women prefer men younger than themselves for a year or more

• Wealthy ladies. Because in their circle it is fashionable;
• Loving active sex;
• Women who are used to patronizing men, with a strong motherly instinct (such relationships are quite common).

Reasons why men are attracted to older women

1. There is something to talk about with adult partners, they know how to listen and support;
2. Sexually, a young man is best suited for an older partner:
3. An adult woman chooses a man not according to the size of her wallet;
4. Most often, an adult partner is in no hurry to go to the registry office, as she already has children and experience of marriage;
5. The partner is older to the best emotionally, compared to young girls;
6. An older woman knows how to be grateful for a relationship.

Living together with a man who is younger than a woman, despite their happiness, often turns into a problem for the right not to make excuses to close and distant acquaintances and with their own prejudices. Such relationships are condemned, but the most interesting thing is that the same representatives of the fair sex usually condemn.

Men look at this situation rationally, much more simply, without expressing a categorical opinion. Even according to statistics, women, due to mental human weakness, become envious and condemn relationships that are nervous at the age. After all, every woman dreams of having a strong man, both internally and externally, next to her. Is the opinion of envious women worth loving happiness? Feelings are more important, there is no point in being afraid of prejudice. Those who have been in such a relationship where a younger man knows that all relationships are the same, age does not play a role. The main thing in a relationship should be feelings, mutual understanding and common interests, and if they are not there, then the problem is already in the head and heart, and not in age.

Listening to your inner voice and not hearing the opinions of ill-wishers is the main thing. After all, age has nothing to do with the number of problems in a relationship. As the saying goes, it's better to do something and regret it than not to do it and then regret it for the rest of your life. It is better to be together without thinking how much more time is destined to be together and enjoy every moment given by life. Age is just numbers in the passport, the main thing is to be good with each other.

Is it worth building a relationship with a man younger in age?

Love for all ages!

It often happens that a woman falls in love with a man younger than her age.

Often you can become a witness or participant in a relationship where a man is 15 years younger.

As a result, a woman faces a huge number of various problems. In particular, she perceives him not as an adult man, many people around look at the couple condemningly, friends and parents are simply at a loss.

How to be in a similar situation?

Psychological portrait of a “younger” man

Very often, a young man who is attracted to older women is in a relatively unstable position in life.

If he is trying to build a relationship with an older woman, chances are he lacks a certain amount of confidence and determination.

As well as the responsibility to make a choice in favor of a partner who will be equal to him in age.

This factor is not a rule, since an older woman is often chosen for the reason that among peers there is simply no one that would be suitable for the level of development, and would also have similar life values.

Is it necessary to build a relationship if a man is 10 years younger? It is rather difficult to answer unambiguously.

To do this, every woman must carefully weigh and evaluate all the guaranteed advantages and disadvantages.

There are many advantages here, for example, ease of learning. In other words, from such a partner, if desired, you can mold anything. In fact, this is a win-win option when the age difference is 10 years and the man is younger, but a certain investment of time and effort is required.

A woman in such a pair, as a rule, is a leader, she can do whatever she wants.

A young man can show his partner a lot of new things that a woman could simply not pay attention to.

A woman who chooses a man younger than herself can become younger, both internally and externally.

Another advantage of these relationships is the fact that the young man, due to his relatively poor experience, has no serious exes and children.

Marriage becomes strong when the husband is 10 years younger.

Negative sides

Along with a fairly large number of various advantages, relationships in which a man is younger than a woman have some negative sides.

• As noted above, a lot of effort and material resources will be required, therefore it is practically impossible to relax.
• It will take a lot of time resources and money to match his age in appearance. This is also a little problematic.
• We should not forget about public opinion, which is usually far from positive.
• It should be understood that the percentage of relationships with such a man that would end in marriage is very small.

All this suggests that you will have to think seriously enough before starting a fairly close relationship with a young man.

If all of the above disadvantages do not matter to you, you can no doubt dive headlong into a relationship that will no doubt bring a lot of joy.

In the process of such a novel, you should feel all the benefits as much as possible. Such men, as a rule, are not tortured by life, therefore it is much more fun and easier to communicate with them.

In addition, there is no doubt that you will not have to face various reproaches, instructions, and advice.

Next to a younger man, you can feel more confident, and, importantly, maximize your self-esteem.

If there is no reason and there may be strength to break off this relationship, following a few tips you can get a fairly strong union.

You should not pay attention to the condemnation of society, the most important thing is that two people are happy, the rest is unimportant.

In the course of the novel, one can share life experiences with each other, as a rule, the experience of an adult woman helps young people build a career. A young man, in turn, can reward with his vitality and joy, which is simply impossible to get from a man who is older.

To maintain a pleasant and long-term relationship, it is important to remove from them all possible manifestations of jealousy. Here it is important to keep to a certain middle, not to be jealous, but at the same time you should not give him complete freedom.

There is no need to be afraid of building a serious relationship with a young man, according to statistics, such marriages are much more durable, unlike those between people of the same age category.

So, if a man is younger, do not despair and think that love is impossible in this case.

If a man is younger: how to build relationships. Real stories

Now no one is shocked by the fact that a woman can take and lean on the shoulder of a very young creature. Yes, and the boys stopped being brainwashed about the fact that he chose a woman for his life partner who was suitable for him as a mother. But as Eugene Onegin (well, or rather, Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin) said: "All ages are submissive to love ...".

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“I'm dating a young guy, we have a strong chemistry. I have never had this. He is 22, and I am 36. I immediately decided that there would be nothing serious, because if a man is 14 years younger than a woman, then I fell in love for a short time, but imperceptibly for myself. I became jealous of him, demanded attention, behaved like a capricious girl, and he moved away. I understand that we have no future, but I can not refuse those rare meetings that he agrees to. I became nervous, irritable, I live from meeting to meeting with him. I do not know what to do. I want a serious relationship with him, but I understand that this is impossible, ” Elena writes.

“If a man is younger than a woman, then such a relationship does not last long. I was in a relationship with a 22 year old guy even though I am 39 years old. These were the most fun and memorable days of my life, but they ended in heartache. I understand that I would never have the full relationship with him that I want, ” writes Tamara.

What do you really want?

I often get emails on my blog from women who are mired in an affair with a guy much younger than they are. Realizing the futility of such relationships, they continue to hold on to this connection, suffer and destroy their lives.

In life, everything is individual, and perhaps you know happy couples where the man is much younger than the woman. The second marriage of the famous English writer Agatha Christie immediately comes to mind. Her second husband, archaeologist Max Mallowan, was 14 years her junior. They lived together for 45 years and Max was next to Agatha until her death.

In a relationship where a woman is much older, the readiness for a relationship in both partners plays a major role. Unfortunately, life more often shows us that a relationship where a man is much younger than a woman does not last long or the man is not yet ready for serious commitments.

If you are good looking and young at heart, you can attract a much younger man. What you really want is another matter. It often happens that at first it seems to a woman that she only wants adventures without serious prospects. And if this is her true intention, then, as a rule, no problems arise in the future. Both sides get what they want.

The problem arises when a woman begins to want more from a man who is not ready for serious steps or does not want a long-term relationship.

A much older woman is an exciting adventure for a young guy who is still going through a period of sexual exploration and experimentation. In addition, such a woman seems to him more confident and experienced. He feels he can learn from her experience. He has other goals in priority and he is not yet looking for a serious relationship.

Pitfalls of a relationship with a man much younger than you

In fact, such a relationship has many of its pitfalls and can be a heavy burden for the woman herself.

In a relationship with a much younger man, a woman often feels insecure and anxious about why the man chose her. This anxiety gradually begins to poison the relationship.

A man wants to be the leader in a relationship, while an older woman often considers herself more experienced and wants to be at the helm. In such a situation, a kind of struggle for leadership may arise.

If a woman is too obsessed with her appearance, then, naturally, age will increase her self-doubt.

Initially, a woman feels flattered, her self-esteem rises when a young man finds her attractive. But after some time the situation changes. She begins to be jealous of her chosen one for women of his age and her self-esteem falls.

It is likely that she will be pressured by the negative attitude of others who will express their opinion. Difficulties may arise with relatives and friends because not everyone is easy and joyful to accept this type of relationship.

The age difference can be a barrier to socializing with friends, as both age groups may have different interests.

Although relationships may develop on a good note at first, the age difference gradually makes itself felt. Differences are manifested in expectations, interests and understanding. People with different ages have different tastes, they look at life differently.

According to my observations, romances with young men in most cases are carried away by women who, so to speak, do not live their lives. They do not what their true nature requires, but what their inner circle and society expects from them. Their true needs are suppressed, they do not fully realize themselves as a person. As a result, internal tension accumulates and the woman feels the need to do something extraordinary, going against the requirements of the environment. If at this moment a young man appears on her way, full of strength, sexual potential, with a thirst for adventure and experimentation, then attraction occurs. For a while, both get what they want.

A woman is trying to make up for the lack of something important in her life by being in a relationship with a much younger man. This is an attempt to realize unconscious needs that have been suppressed and not satisfied for a long time.

A younger man can give you intense emotions, adventure, romance, but he can't give you what you want in the long run and he won't help make your life fulfilling.

Yes, with it you can satisfy suppressed needs and for a short moment get a feeling of fullness of life, which then quickly passes.

Try to look at everything that happened from the outside and understand what you are missing. Perhaps this event is actually a signal that you need to change something in your life. Maybe you should use your novel as an impetus for change?

The first step to change in life is to recognize your needs and find ways to fulfill them.

Answering the following questions will help you better understand yourself and your needs:

1. Are you satisfied with your profession? What kind of activities would you prefer?
2. What are you most interested in? What activities attract you the most: physical, intellectual, aesthetic, organizational.
3. What is most often present in your fantasies: body care, food, sex, sleep, sports, career, success, failure, contact with other people, desires, philosophy, religion?
4. Do you tend to cling to the past?
5. How often do you laugh? When was the last time you cried?
6. If you could switch places with someone for a week, who would you rather be? Why?
7. If you could become invisible for a day, how would you spend that time?
8. Who would you choose as a model for yourself?
9. What would you do if you didn't have problems? How would you live then?

Look for the positive in everything. Try to distance yourself from your romance. Imagine this story “flying away” from you in a balloon or airplane.

Look at your situation from different points of view and find some positives. These should be only real pluses! Give your situation a positive interpretation.

If you are bogged down in an affair with a young guy, and, realizing all his futility, continue to suffer and destroy your life, I recommend reading Somerset Maugham's famous novel The Theater. The main character, actress Julia Lambert, falls in love with a young man who is 25 years younger than her. The novel describes the whole path from falling in love to disappointment in a man, from complete despair to victory over yourself and your experiences. There are also several adaptations of this novel.

What do you think, starting an affair with a young man much younger is it a big stupidity or is there hope for a happy relationship?

Good luck and see you soon on the pages of Samprosvetbulletin!

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I was in a relationship with a much older woman. Now after her it is difficult for me to build relationships with young girls. She calls me back, calls me, but it's all futile. I knew from the beginning that it was temporary.

We met when he was 20, I'm 34. We have been living and enjoying for two years now. At first there was really only sex and I didn’t plan a long relationship with him. But somehow everything became serious - they started living together, met their parents, friends. He is raising my child. Now I have completely (and he also) other plans. We want And I only benefit (on all fronts) from these relationships. I take care of myself, I look much younger than my peers. And I have a smart and promising young man with me. ends) And I don’t care at all that his mother does not accept me. And I don’t give a damn what others think. my son, parents, friends, favorite work are with me. And no one is safe from a break in relations (and young people leave)

I was in a relationship with a man 20 years younger. At first, there was just an affair without obligations, as they say, then we decided that everything was serious with us and began to live together. Everything was great for two years. I fell in love, became attached, could not imagine life without him. Then I found out that he was dating a young girl. I was jealous, furious, tried to keep. He himself admitted that he has another. Tossed between us, then left. It all just killed me, I still can not come to my senses. Maybe there are exceptions that a big difference does not matter, but I think there is more likely some kind of calculation on the part of the man.

Bravo! I agree 100% I have always chosen a younger man and I think that this is more correct in terms of physiology, because a man at 50 is unlikely to provide active sex and a stable erection, but a woman at 50 is still fire. Why, at 50. My peers are 38-40 years old already! with problems in sex

And than. so infuriates when a man is 15-20 years older - then this is considered the norm, like, she tolerates - he provides for her, so this is not love, but real prostitution. And when a man is younger - so fu, as he can. Since just in this case there are feelings !! Double morality in society! Let's give war to stereotypes!)))) Fortunately, a woman now does not financially depend on a man, because all successful and realized girls choose young men for themselves. And the losers and lazy ones run under the wings of farts and frigidly live their “provided” life)))

All wrong. For example, on the contrary, I have the same interests as younger people, that is, I don’t do something extraordinary, but on the contrary, I’m usually bored with older guys.

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Marriages in which the man is older than the woman have always been considered the norm. The relationship of an adult woman and a younger man is still perceived as an exception to the rule. Many believe that such alliances are doomed to failure.

Since Ashton Kutcher dumped Demi Moore, belief in unequal marriages has been noticeably shaken. Well, if the dazzling Hollywood star could not keep a young husband next to her, what can mere mortals count on? It turns out that everything is not so scary. If two people truly love each other, then "age is just a number."

You can't argue with physiology: if men experience the peak of their sexuality at the age of 20-30, then a woman really reveals her sexual potential only by the age of 30-40. A twenty-five-year-old man and a woman in her 30s are equally enthusiastic when it comes to intimate pleasures. Such hot passions boil in a couple that only sparks fly. Sexual harmony and regular orgasms increase the level of dopamine, a hormone responsible for feelings of pleasure and happiness. A high level of dopamine makes people cheerful and optimistic, life's problems are solved easily and with songs, and relationships with loved ones bring joy and euphoria.

Relations with an older, more successful, independent woman amuse male pride. The man is proud of his victory. After all, if he managed to arouse the interest of such a smart and experienced woman, then he is an eagle and an alpha male. And that is not all. The trump card of an adult woman will also be the notorious female wisdom. Where an emotional twenty-year-old girl throws a tantrum, slams the door, pours dirt on a man on social networks, an older woman will find the strength to say: “Let me make coffee, and we will calmly discuss everything.” An adult woman is more independent, clings less to her beloved, respects his personal space, and a man appreciates this.

A woman who is dating a man younger than herself needs to have high self-esteem. Otherwise, it is easy to get bogged down in doubts, jealousy, self-doubt. There will always be caring “well-wishers” who, in a sympathetic voice, will say nasty things in the spirit: “Are you not afraid that some young woman will take him away?” And then self-criticism will begin: “Where is he? Who is he with? Why is he smiling at this painted fool? I want to immediately put a man on a short leash, and this can cause serious conflicts.

There is a great risk of becoming a "mommy" for your loved one. The woman is older, more experienced, wiser, smarter. It is difficult to resist the temptation to act as an omniscient mentor and teach a man how to live. If all the time you tell your beloved what to do and how, or even solve all the problems on your own, then the man will quickly sit on his neck and gladly shift all the worries onto the women's shoulders. And then sex will disappear from your life, because "mommy" causes any kind of emotions, but not sexual desire.

For a woman over thirty, the "biological clock" turns into a time bomb. She wants a family, children, stability, and a younger man may not be ready for such serious obligations as a child. In 5-10 years, then, probably, yes. And an adult woman does not have ten years left to wait until a man is ripe for fatherhood. Therefore, it is very important to discuss such things "ashore" before making serious decisions.

Thoughts about how to keep a young husband close to you can destroy your self-esteem, so try to drive them away. Of course, you need to keep yourself in shape, play sports, take care of your face and body. But you need to do this not for the sake of a man, but for yourself. It’s worth going to the gym not because the husband loves thin ones, but because the right physical activity is sheer endorphins and happiness. When a woman enjoys life and is clearly not afraid to be left without male attention, then this self-confidence looks damn attractive.

Don't try to solve all your problems for your loved one. Do not interfere with him being a man, let him make his own decisions, act on his own and be responsible for the consequences of his decisions. Do not turn a man into an unintelligent child who will disappear without your guardianship, your instructions and constant control. And do not forget about the main trump card - use your sexuality to the fullest, experiment, be relaxed and bold in bed.

Relationship with a younger man

When we hear the phrase unequal marriage, we immediately imagine a mature man with a pretty girl, but lately one can often observe couples when the man is younger than the woman. And this is not surprising, often with young partners, women feel welcome and younger in soul. In this article, we will not talk about a difference of several years, but about a significant one, from five years or more.

Psychologists conducted a survey, among middle-aged women, would they dare to have a relationship with a guy younger than themselves. About three thousand women participated in the survey, and about half of the women admitted that they were not at all against an affair with a man ten or more years younger. Thirty-five percent of the ladies said that a lot depends on the circumstances and did not give an unequivocal answer to the question, the rest of the women said that they often imagine themselves next to a young man in their fantasies, but in life they would hardly have decided on such a relationship. Psychologists do not see anything strange if a woman reaches out to young partners, so she wants