OIC. I had this idea that there was dating and other interaction between cougar and cougee.
So let me clarify:
I am talking about relationships, not random sex with someone you hope to never see again.
For relationship purposes - dating, companionship, possible marriage, whatever - how many of you ladies would accept a younger man? And how young would you go?
Since I'm seeing someone 15-1/2 years my junior, I guess I'll weigh in on this...
I'm a nondiscriminatory dater. I like men of all ages. Although people tease me for being such, I don't consider myself a cougar. I don't specifically go for younger men, they just happen to go for me. :shrug:
Some men have maturity and some don't whether they be younger or older. If the younger have it, then I don't have a problem with finding things in common, i.e. politics, ethics, work, music, etc.
Of course, then there's the whole sexual compatability issue. I do find that I prefer a man who doesn't need Viagra to get it up and who can keep up with my appetites. That's not to say that my current relationship is sexually based because it's not, but it happens to be a bonus.
The two downsides I've found so far is that younger men usually want to start a family and settle down and I can't/won't give them that. There's also the issue of aging long before them in the future (health issues, wrinkles, etc). Some can handle that reality, and some can't. If they can, then there's no problem.
Basically, I judge people for who they are, not their birthdate.
Maybe you should ask the same question of men who date older women.
If I connect with a guy on several levels, age is not a consideration :shrug: