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[quote=Anonymous]I just turned 60 and am dating a woman who is five years older, but we both look mid 50’s in terms of face/hair/skin/muscles/etc. (according to our friends and each other).  We were introduced in blind-date fashion by a thoughtful mutual friend who saw a great potential connection between us, which due to major religious/cultural-upbringing differences might have been viewed as unlikely by others/ourselves.

I think for me age is just a number because she’s ridiculously youthful, but for her it’s kind of a cherry-on-top flourish that makes her feel like she’s really hit the jackpot (plus bragging rights/making her friends a tad jealous).  Also since she’s a widow and her husband was an additional few years older, it provides some contrast and peace of mind that I won’t die on her or need a nurse anytime soon.  Lastly, every time she sees (and comments to me on) men older than she is, it’s with words like ick, gross, crusty, wrinkly, yuck…

People say that ex wives react negatively to their ex choosing a “newer model”, but I’m not sure why this choice is going to make my ex feel any better.

So I guess my takeaway from this is that for those countless women who are generally more attracted to younger men, is there any good reason for them not to select for them in their romantic lives?  (Assuming they have what it takes.)

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