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According to William July II, author of Brothers, Lust and Love, “This is not a fad. Women taking younger men as boyfriends and husbands is a new way of life. Evolving women often feel more comfortable with younger men, because younger men aren’t products of the old-school, male domineering mentality. Today we’re seeing many old prejudices and stereotypes about age breaking down because the number of failing relationships in this society is forcing us to consider alternatives to tradition.” It’s important to note that not everyone is in favor of this form of partnering. Renowned author and psychologist Dr. Joyce Brothers, in outlining guidelines for mate selection, suggests that women not marry a man more than five years younger. She states that closeness in age does not guarantee lifelong happiness, but an age-discrepant marriage definitely guarantees stresses that are not present or are less severe in other marriages. One must also be mindful that compatibility is based upon many different factors. Two people of different age groups may find common ground through their shared values, goals, interests, and backgrounds. Also, age is not necessarily an indicator of maturity. I have found some young guys to be very mature and wise beyond their years. I have, by contrast, encountered men who were advanced in years that had the emotional maturity of an adolescent. As with other aspects of relationships, age preference is an individual decision that must be based upon personal needs, desires and level of comfortability. FAMOUS YOUNGER MAN/OLDER WOMAN COUPLES:
For more information on this intriguing topic, pick up a copy of Older Women, Younger Men, New Options for Love and Romance. (New Horizon Press).
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