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Why women like older men
Women find older men attractive despite age gaps: 'dad bods' are not a problem.
In brief
Women find older men attractive despite age gaps: 'dad bods' are not a problem. Women prefer older men for their maturity and confidence, not just money or status. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Clare Foges
Clare Foges is a 45-year-old married mother of four who writes for FEMAIL.
Age gap dating
Foges shares her experiences dating men 20-40 years older than her.
Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher, 59, and Nina Johnson, 29, are pictured on a recent date.
Online comments
Online commenters mocked Noel Gallagher as an 'old creep' and Nina Johnson as a 'gold digger'.
Dad bods
Commenters mocked Leonardo DiCaprio's beer belly with 'pie-tanic!' online.
Dating history
Foges dated men in their 50s and 60s, including a retired captain of industry with two ex-wives.
Serious relationship
Foges had a serious relationship with a 47-year-old divorce lawyer who had his own home and art collection.
Attraction
Foges says older men are more likely to be confident and less likely to be into social media.
Comparison effect
Older men make women feel younger and more attractive by comparison.
Cultural divide
Older men are less likely to be into modern social issues like pronouns or gender equality.
Relationship end
Foges' relationship with a man 40 years older ended after she realized they had different interests.
Current partner
Foges now dates someone four months younger than her.
Why it matters
Women find older men attractive for their maturity and confidence, not just money or status.
The essence
Women prefer older men for their maturity and confidence, not just money or status.
