Dating an older man is really not that big a deal anymore. I mean, come on, Hugh Hefner is 88 years old and he had 3 permanent girlfriends all in their 20’s for several years. Plus his current wife is actually 27 years old – yes a 27 year old woman married an 88 year old man – it happens! Since we’re living in a more accepting world, we’ve actually come to realize that in many cases age is really just a number; so if you are or plan to date someone older than, you here are 6 useful tips to consider.
6. Be Yourself
6. Be Yourself
There is a reason this man was attracted to you, so don’t try to be someone you’re not – he wants you. Oftentimes in ‘younger women-older men relationships’ the women think that they need to act more mature and they try to take on a different persona… don’t!
5. Accept His Baggage
5. Accept His Baggage
Most older men have baggage and you can either learn to work around it, or let in hinder your relationship. Whether it’s an ex-wife or a few kids, in order to sustain peace and harmony you must learn to accept these things. And the same goes for him.
4. Be Spontaneous
4. Be Spontaneous
Every now and then try to do something out-of-the-norm; men love spontaneity. It doesn’t have to be as drastic as skydiving (unless of course you’re into that sort of thing) but something small such as trying a unique restaurant or wearing a sexy new outfit might just do the trick!
3. Don’t Constantly Point Out The Age Difference
3. Don’t Constantly Point Out The Age Difference
The fact that you’re dating means that the age gap is not a big deal, so there’s no need to bring it up during every conversation or every argument. Not that it can never be mentioned, but you don’t want to make your man feel old, so keep the age talk to a minimum.
2. Be Calm
2. Be Calm
Not everyone will be accepting of your relationship, don’t panic and don’t blow up on them. Just be calm and allow your family and friends to get to know him a little better, once they see his true intentions, the age difference won’t be that big a deal to them.
In the meantime, don’t stress yourself out worrying about something that you can’t change. Find ways to take your mind of the negatives.
1. Don’t Give Away Your Power
In the meantime, don’t stress yourself out worrying about something that you can’t change. Find ways to take your mind of the negatives.
1. Don’t Give Away Your Power
Yes, he may be older and wiser (to some degree at least) but that doesn’t mean you don’t have a voice. Do not give him all the power — relationships should be 50/50, being older doesn’t mean he always has the upper hand.
