Benefits of Dating an Older Man

Kyra Lennon
Traditionally speaking, it is considered "normal" for women to date men who are older than themselves. It's a security thing. But what about women who date men who are much older? When the man is more than ten years older than the woman, quite often people will raise an eyebrow and wonder if she is after his money and he is having a mid-life crisis. In most cases, neither of these things are true. There are lots of benefits of dating an older man - let's take a look at some of them.

Benefits of Dating an Older Man

Security

Security has already been mentioned but it is an important thing for a woman to feel secure. That's not to say dating someone of the same or younger age won't have the same effect but overall, there is a feeling of being safe when dating a man who is a little bit older.

Good, old fashioned manners

Men who are courteous are a disappearing species, unfortunately. This is not a problem when dating an older man. They will hold doors open for you, help you put on your coat and carry your bags. Just because you can do all of those things for yourself, doesn't mean you can't let him help you out once in a while!

Experience

Possibly the biggest of all benefits of dating an older man is the level of experience he can bring to the relationship. When it comes to the bedroom, younger men may have stamina, but older men know all the tricks! If you want a man who can drive you wild in bed, an older man is the way to go!

Good conversation

It would be unfair to suggest that younger men have nothing to say because that is not true at all. But the benefit of dating an older man, is that he will usually have a tale to tell about all manner of different things. He also won't be afraid to get into a debate - which can have its own advantages....if you know what I mean!

No game playing

If you have done a lot of dating, there is a high chance that you may have come across a "player". The type of guy who will offer you the world and give you precisely nothing, while telling the same thing to a string of other women. Or perhaps you have met the "treat 'em mean to keep 'em keen" type? Older men will not put you through this torment. The chances are, they got it out of their system in their younger days and are ready to have a proper relationship.

The benefits of dating an older man are many and absolutely worth taking a chance on. Judgments from outsiders are no match for the things an older man can provide you with, both physically and emotionally. Older men make great dates because they are kind, loyal and through with playing games, so never let anyone else's opinion stand in your way of dating an older man!

Published by Kyra Lennon - Featured Contributor in Arts & Entertainment, Travel and Lifestyle

Kyra Lennon has been writing for most of her life. Alongside working on her first full length novel, Kyra has published online content with a focus on dating and relationships, entertainment and travel. A...  View profile

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  • Sunshine Wilson10/16/2010

    You make some good points

  • Jennie Lee Williams10/16/2010

    My mom would agree as my dad is 10.5 years older than her! Of course, things change as years pass and the age difference becomes more pronounced :)

  • Sophie S10/16/2010

    My husband is 13 years older than me. I must admit that some people disapproved at the start of our relationship, but we have been married for over 8 years now.
    Sophie

  • Vincent Van Noir10/15/2010

    As a man who dates younger women I can attest to everything you have said as being true. LOL! I think there is a good point in your article because women do mature faster than men. Good article.

  • Jeanne Baney10/15/2010

    You have made some very good points.

  • Gayle Crabtree10/15/2010

    Good reasons.

  • Tiffany Booth10/15/2010

    Great article =0)

  • Z.J. Ascensio10/15/2010

    Very true stuff.

  • Abby Willow10/15/2010

    My fiance is 13 years older than me, and I get mistaken for his daughter constantly- but you know what? He's a gentleman, my best friend, and definitely has his head on his shoulders. Younger guys just don't cut it for me. Older men are far sexier, too (I love the grey hair). I love my sexy old man ;)

  • Tiffany Bailey10/15/2010

    I actually prefer dating older men. I have dated men much older than myself, but currently the guy I am with is only 2 years older. Great insight!

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