Why do people expect Guys to date younger girls?

(On a side note, I find it a bit creepy that a guy who finished university would date a girl who is maybe in her last year of A-levels or barely starting university... Of course, that ends up not mattering as you get older, but at that point in time, it feels more relevant as you would be in different stages of life.)

I think it's because most girls- not all, want more mature guys? Generally older guys are more mature, understanding, hence girls look for that kind of security ect,
Though it depends from person to person, that's just in general. You can get some women who are into younger guys....it depends on the person imo

I personally will go for guys older than me

will you go for a guy that's mature but happens to be younger

Due to the stereotype that men's 'bodily urges' will lead to them always trying to seek a younger, fitter female. Also because of the mentality 'Get them young and attractive while you still can because they will not want you anymore when you will be older unless you are rich'.

Of course that is BS with just a little basis in biology, but who cares as long as you love each other?

(On a side note, I find it a bit creepy that a guy who finished university would date a girl who is maybe in her last year of A-levels or barely starting university... Of course, that ends up not mattering as you get older, but at that point in time, it feels more relevant as you would be in different stages of life.)

It isn't ******** as the above poster says.

Women age faster and men do care more about how their partner looks than women.

Of course, men also tend to mature a bit slower, especially around the 18-21 mark. I feel most 18 year girls are as mature as most 21 year old guys I know. Once they both hit 22 though it's roughly the same, until they get to the point where they have an actual career rather than just a temporary job and start living alone for a long time managing all their finances away from uni and home, so that's like... 26ish?

Now what I don't know is if women get around to that before men. I doubt they do tbh. So after 25 I don't think it matters other than the fact that generally a guy at 25 will look better than a woman at 25.

The fabled maturity gap, I'd say. The idea is that men mature a lot slower than women so a man dating a woman of the same age as him or older would be a constant drag on the woman...

Your friends are weird. Preferring younger women themselves is one thing, but why care who other men date? Do they want more competition?

Also lol that people say women have higher standards when men in their 30s expect to date women a decade younger.

Their looks.

You know what I meant my dear pedant

A few wrinkles aren't as big of a deal on a man. Nor is him gaining a bit of a belly. It's just how it is. A male's aesthetic value doesn't come from being super duper lean or being absolutely spotlessly pretty.

Are you actually friends with many women/men post uni? Plenty of female graduates from my uni (Durham) who were on par with the guys. Most people I know got their graduate jobs within a couple of years of graduating never mind gender.

You're talking out of your ass tbh

Strong username to post.

Are you one of those fat dudes who thinks women will suddenly be chasing him at 30 lol? Its always the non aesthetic guys who think looks dont matter so much for us. Get lean and in shape like the rest of us, it isnt rocket science

What?

Women never chase. Regardless of age. No, you're missing the point entirely kiddo. I didn't say aesthetics are not important. I said the aesthetics are different. Looking rough and tough is easier when you are 30 as a male than looking pretty at 30 as a female is.

You don't need to be lean though. Most girls around 25+ aren't really into six-packs. I feel like they'd rather a bigger guy who is slightly less lean, you know, rugby player kinda guy, than some totally shredded swimmer like body.

But yeah I definitely wasn't suggesting women like unfit, unkept, fat guys lol. I'm not fat dude...

What would you say about a 17 year old female and a 28 year old male? Is it likely that she is just being groomed?

Women have a fixed reproductive span and unconsciously look for different qualities in a mate. They seek out someone who looks like a good provider and protector for the forthcoming infant - In terms of societal contributions today, a man that can provide is often one that has money, and this becomes something that women are attracted to, although this was not always the case in our evolutionary history; not many young men have achieved a position where they are earning a substantial income.

Guys want mature women as well?