Women are only as old as the men that we feel!
Which is why I’ve ditched ones like these... ... for this 32-year- old Italian stallion
which is so important. I’ve never been afraid to make fun of myself, which is why I so enjoyed Strictly Come Dancing – I knew climbing out of a coffin to dance the rumba on Halloween would be very funny, and people still remember it. A man who can take a joke is always more fun to be with than one who regards himself as very important. Pomposity is not appealing.
The real secret, however, as to why older women and younger men have such electric chemistry is that women stay youthful for much longer than men. We make an effort to look after our skin, hair and figure, while men often can’t be bothered after they hit middle age. I think women also hold on to their curiosity about the world for longer. We have energy and spirit, often until the end of our lives.
But that’s not the only appeal for younger men.
They love the freedom that comes from dating an older woman: women their own age have their hearts set on marriage and young men sometimes feel weighed down by the expectation of it all. We older women have no such demands. We don’t even need the commitment of a full-time partner.
After several long-term, committed relationships, I’m at a stage in my life where I live for today, and I believe that one man is never enough. Women are complex – they can’t get everything they need from just one person. I like to have a few flirtations on the go at once, to keep all my options open.
Of course, I accept there can be downsides of dating a younger man, too. They may want to start a family, which may not be something an older woman desires, even if it’s possible. Meeting his family may be awkward, too, particularly if his parents are a similar age to her. There will also undoubtedly be some people who disapprove of the relationship, although this is not something I have experienced. Luckily, my friends are very open-minded.
I think whether a relationship with a younger man works or not comes down to a woman’s expecta- tions. I am a modern woman and my philosophy is to avoid thinking too much about where a relationship is going. I prefer to just see where it takes me, enjoying the moment as long as it lasts.
Ultimately, I believe that as women grow older, we care less about convention. Many of us have experienced traditional relationships which didn’t last for ever. Now we want to enjoy ourselves, and be free to choose a partner who brings us joy and fun and makes us feel alive – whatever his age.