Older woman and young man: Why this combo is unbeatable.

The fact that older men choose younger partners to revive the feeling of being a big shot is nothing new today. But a look at the celebrity world, where many mature women choose younger partners, confirms that things can also work the other way around. There is Heidi Klum, for example, who is dating Tom Kaulitz, who is 17 years younger than her, and whose journey through the monsoon has ultimately driven her into the arms of the famous model.

There is even a term, cougars, which refers to mature women. Translated, it means mountain lioness, who apparently enjoys going on the prowl among the younger generation. But what do the two generations like about each other?

Why do older women go for younger men and why do younger men opt for a more mature partner? This question has been on the minds of our editors and we have tried to look at it from different angles.

You've been wondering why different generations don't go for each other among their peers? Here come the answers!

But first...

1. How much younger should a man be?

Is there a limit to how much younger a man should be? Of course, the legal restrictions should always be respected - but are there any other rules to follow, or can a woman in her mid-fifties snatch up a man in his late 20s without hesitation?

Love knows no boundaries, so why should age?

If men in their late 50s feel free to go for women in their early 20s, women certainly feel free to do the same. So, the only thing that needs to be respected is the law - the rest is a thing between two people who are attracted to each other and find each other lovable.

But.

2. Why are young men attracted to older women?

Young men attracted to older women? In today’s reality, this type of relationship is no longer rare. While for decades it was common for men to seek out younger female partners, the opposite is now true.

But what is it that attracts young men to mature women?

Experience and sexual maturity
Family planning is history - living in the now counts
Mature women have their feet on the ground
They are more self-confident

Okay, it doesn't say anything about a mother complex, which some people might suspect. So, it's not that these men want to replace their mothers with a more mature partner, instead they have other motives.

Experience and sexual maturity

Let's start with what seems to be the most obvious point of why young men find older women interesting - the bedroom. There is the so-called Kinsey Report, which deals exclusively with the sexual behavior of men and women. According to this report, women reach their sexual peak in their forties. By then, they have had a lot of experience, they know what they like and what they don't like. They also find it easier to let go at this age, which allows them to savor the moment of intimacy. They know their needs and feel comfortable communicating them more clearly.

Family planning is history - living in the now is what counts

Few women in their early 40s are still thinking about child planning. Many have already had children or have given up on having a family. And that suits young men in particular, who want to concentrate on their careers and don't want to be changing diapers in shifts at the same time. Mature women have closed that chapter and would rather enjoy life with their partner. They are more interested in traveling, discovering the world and having new experiences.

Mature women have their feet on the ground

Women in their 40s have gained life experience, established their careers, and are well integrated into the social fabric. They know their own value and radiate it. They are also much more relaxed about jealousy and less likely to make a scene with their partners if the waitress flirts with them a little.

They are more self-confident

While young women are constantly dissatisfied with themselves and their bodies, older women do not have this problem. They are no longer constantly complaining that all their friends have bigger breasts or a firmer butt. They have learned to accept themselves and their bodies or to face things head on. They don't just talk about signing up for the gym next week, they take action and fill out the sign-up sheet right away.

These are logical reasons why young men are interested in older women. They look completely different and have a completely different charisma. One with which they can easily captivate young men. Having looked at the male faction, let’s move on to the question:

3. What attracts older women to younger men?

Well, we know why young men are attracted to older women. But what about the other side and what drives women to choose a partner from the younger generation? If we look at Heidi Klum, for example, she seems to have had a preference for younger-aged men for quite some time. Before Tom Kaulitz, who is 17 years younger, it was Vito Schnabel, who is 13 years younger.

Here are some reasons why mature women may be looking for a younger partner:

More active sex drive
Enterprising spirit
Feeling young and desirable again
Younger men are more adaptable

More active sex drive

Here's another quick look at the Kinsky Report, which has already shown that women feel the most pleasure in their forties. For men, however, libido peaks in the mid-20s and slowly declines thereafter. It's not surprising, then, that more active sexuality is one of the reasons for choosing a younger partner.

Enterprising spirit

Older women often feel the need to venture into something new. Especially those who have spent their lives taking care of their children. But now they are out of the house and their lives belong to them again. Men of the same age, on the other hand, are more inclined to make themselves comfortable in their own four walls and let the sports show run its course. A younger partner, on the other hand, is more likely to be inspired to go dancing or out for a night on the town.

Feeling young and desirable again

This is the same reason older men look for a young partner. Being welcomed and encouraged by the younger generation is an incredible ego boost. A mature woman feels reassured by a younger partner and perhaps as desirable as when she was in her 20s. In particular, women who have been dumped by their partner for a younger woman get the validation they didn't have before.

Younger men are more adaptable

Getting rid of the habits of an old horse? Far too much work and an undertaking that usually only causes anxiety. So why not look for a young and open-minded man who is not so set in his ways and habits? Younger men are more willing to try new things and are easier to integrate, they are not impetuous and don't always find something to complain about.

4. Older women and younger men - just unbeatable in bed? Or more?

Okay, we already found out that older women and younger men are a good combination in bed. But what about when it comes to a serious story and not just a casual arrangement? Does the intergenerational thing work in everyday life, or are such relationships doomed to failure?

Not at all, because an intergenerational relationship can also last. The important thing here is that both parties find a common ground and make compromises. The advantage of such a relationship is that people can learn from each other. Of course, it depends on the people involved and their basic values and attitudes. A young man who spends almost all day on social media and knows every possible trend may not suit a more mature woman who has nothing to do with social media and prefers to spend her time in museums.

So, for this to work in the long run, the interests have to be similar and complementary. And if not, then at least the time spent together in the bedroom will have been fruitful for both.