I still get the common response from my friends: “He's too old for you! ” I've also had a few people in my life suggest that I do it because I am a “gold digger.”So, the broad answer is this: To clarify, I'm not dating older men because I am a “gold digger.” It's more important for me to pull my own weight and be financially stable.
In fact, a Boston Globe report went a step further to chart Clooney's age difference history with previous girlfriends, the average being 9.73 years.
What about Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, who were 16 years apart when they were married?
Everyone knows that older men love dating younger women (and many of my female coaching clients complain about this).
A lot depends on the age difference between you and how much younger you're talking about.
At the same time people of the same age or those with about 5 years of age gap have the best chances to stay together for good.
Now, besides the aforementioned fact, what are some of the other dating older men pros and cons?
While there won’t be much difference in energy level between a 20-year-old and a 25-year-old, or a 25-year-old and a 30-year-old, once you get past the early thirties, you may see some notable differences.
It is commonly accepted by several studies that men tend to age a bit more quickly than women, so if you’re a woman in her thirties who is fitter than average, you may find that the men your age or a little older just can’t keep up with you.
Let’s discuss some key reasons why that might happen and the benefits, as well as shortcomings such relations offer.
First of all, let us figure out if there is an ideal age gap for a couple to date and marry well?