Cradle Robbers
When Older Women Take Younger Men
by
You spot his gorgeous form across the room and your eyes lock.
He winks and you offer up a sexy smile that means--I'm available.
He comes over and introduces himself, and after exchanging a little
about yourselves too you discover--yikes! He's younger than you are.
You search your mind--what do they call women who date younger
men? Cradle-robbers, among other things. But he's so darn cute and
the attraction is definitely there, right? That's when it hits you, the
stigma of dating a younger man has really all but disappeared. When
first spotted out on the town with Ashton Kutcher who is notably
younger, the fabulously older Demi Moore showed no remorse at all.
She's my hero. Women like Demi and Cameron Diaz are now making
it fashionable to be found clutching the arm of a younger man, and
thank God for them!
There used to be a time when society deemed it bad taste or taboo
for women to bridge the age gap by dating a younger man, but May
December romances are inevitably on the rise. Women have taken a
no holds barred approach to dating and refuse to settle just for what
they can get, they're going after what they want--an ageless package
of pure man. This proactive approach to dating of course means, hooking
up regardless of age. Some believe that it's the age gap itself that will
hinder the relationship, but I tend to think that if the couple has enough
in common and possesses more than just a "lust" for each other, any
older woman, younger man relationship really can work and develop into
something mutual and lasting.
In 2000, I met and dated a man nine years my junior. We had a lot in
common, he was a good listener and we found each other irresistible
from the start. I didn't think friends would approve so I didn't tell them,
while he told everybody who would listen. Nevertheless, we're now
approaching our four year wedding anniversary. Yes, we got married
and it's lasting! Although I had heard the warning that to date a younger
man was a no-no, I opted to follow my heart rather than popular dating
guidelines. In my opinion he was a man looking for a beautiful,
independent woman and I was looking for a handsome, ambitious kind
of man. With compatibility being a common factor, I believe that we were
blessed to find each other, and have been growing more and more in love
ever since.
The pros of dating a younger man in their 20's and 30's is that they like
to have fun, they're in their prime and are open-minded when it comes to
career, travel and other major life decisions. As we get older we tend to
become more set in our ways and find change in any of these areas an
excruciating occurrence. So, when you meet a younger man, loosen up
and enjoy yourself. A date is just a date, not every man meets woman
outing ends in holy matrimony, neither should we expect it to. My advice
is, don't make a bigger deal out of it than it is.
The cons of dating a younger man may include the fact that your tastes in
music may clash, which doesn't have to be a major catastrophe, depending
on how attached you are to your CD collection and how many CD's your
changer holds. You prefer the oldies and he's may have an incurable fetish
for rock. I say experiment with each other. You both bring something new
and refreshing to the table. Sample each other's world. Exploration and
experimentation after all, is what life is all about.
The Cradle Robbers is the hot new book series that is selling out in bookstores
across the country. Although each book is different in theme and tone, The
Cradle Robbers chronologs an older woman's affection for a younger man. As
the stories in this series unfold reader are drawn into the unapologetic reasoning
that makes stories like these a delight and a much-needed treat. Pick up a copy,
enjoy and remember, age is truly more than just a number.
Linda Dominique Grosvenor is the Best Selling author of book #2 in The
Cradle Robbers series titled Bloom and several other novels including
PRETTY BOYS and THE HAMPTONS. Log on to the website at:
www.lindadominiquegrosvenor.com
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