Does older men more sensitive than younger ones?

married couple - wedded for one another
Philippines
June 5, 2009 6:24am CST
A young lady I was having a conversation with married an old man (she's about 18 and married a 50 year old guy), I asked her why him? She told me that she prefers older men simply because they are more sensitive the needs of a woman than any young men. Aside from the fact of financial security, this perhaps ponders me because, I think I am sensitive enough for my significant other's need I mean as far as I know of.... how bout you? What do you think on this "woman's view"?
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24 responses
@srganesh (6340)
• India
5 Jun 09
In this case,the old man shows kindness as she is the only support for him.He wants to satisfy her because he expects more from her and don't want to lose her.She is really a gem to him at this age.And for her,he is a secure person to rely for her future.It is mere give and take policy,running between the two.We can't generalize this.Cheers!
• Philippines
5 Jun 09
Totally, this might just be a case to case basis.
@bjcyrix (6901)
• Philippines
5 Jun 09
Wow, that is something. I would like to assume that the young lady you talked with married that 50 year old guy because of love and the financial stability, as well as the emotional satisfaction is just a bonus to the whole affair...? If that is so, the she really does love him. Its not an issue whether the guy is 20 or 50 as long as the perspective and maturity is grown enough that the every 'needs' of the woman can be fulfilled. At least most of it anyway. I also prefer older men, not necessarily old men, just old enough, like maybe a few years ahead of me, not decades. and it would be highly unlikely for me taking any interest in younger men. At least at this time in my life since I am considered as still very young. My thinking on this is that, women mature faster than men. So between peers, the women would think like real women, yet their friends who are males, would think still more like boys. Boys are usually still a bit self-centered. Women, also like to feel cared for and loved, and most of the times, older men tend to understand that. Women by nature love to care for others so the older men dont have to worry about feeling left out. The older men are also mature and wise enough to understand what women want. Well, thats just what I think anyway. Im sure you are sensitive to your significant others' needs and wants cause otherwise, you wouldnt still be together right? And on another note, age does not really matter much when it comes to relationships. People also differ in preferences so..^_^
@bjcyrix (6901)
• Philippines
5 Jun 09
I appreciate it. "definitely, love knows no age as limit to being with someone you really love." ~ yep, I think it just all boils down to that --- Love.
• Philippines
5 Jun 09
Hi bj, I love your perspective over this matter, I would agree with you on the part that women matures faster than men, because I have observed that as well to many couples... and definitely, love knows no age as limit to being with someone you really love.
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@justinus (1104)
• Karawaci, Indonesia
6 Jun 09
Yes, I think age has its big role to human caracter, time taught much, and to me no instand way to build good caracter. I am already 56 years of age and later my wife told her nany that her husband now was already got much change, he has never get angry anymore, less much to argue to his wife and his children and became "good boy" (but let me tell you I am basically a nice good man hehehe). In this difficult life and perhaps this girl was undergoing such difficulty, it is make sense that she choosed the old and stable male as her husband, what's the point for choosing young and unstable personality. And, let me tell you according my own experienced the more I older it was the more young hemale close and as if she will not refuse if I apply her as my wife (suppopsed I was a single old man) ...hehehe.. thanks for your good and interesting topic.
@justinus (1104)
• Karawaci, Indonesia
6 Jun 09
well, sorry I feel there still one point left behind about old man : (even they have much experices also in bed, sorry, how do the best treatment for lady hehehe..)good morning and happy myLoting
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
She almost married his father! My goodness, when she turns 38, his husband is already 70 years old. At 48, the husband will be 80. I hope she is prepared to take care of the old husband if he would still be alive by then. Well, anyway that is her choice and she entitled to it. In a way yes, older men could be more sensitive to younger ones because of wider experiences they've gone through but that is not always the case. Actually, while years added to a person could add sensitivity, there are also those who have reached olden age but still lacking in it. There are however, some younger ones who were able to achieve enough sensitivity while yet young. It is actually case to case basis. I hope that 18 years old woman really got what she wanted.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
She almost married her father, I mean!
• Cebu, Philippines
6 Jun 09
Hmm I would prefer older men, but not over 8 years older than me. It's so nice to have someone that you can talk with and relate to what you've been through. I'm not saying older men CAN'T but it's good to be with somewhat at your age. I know a lot of women who married with older men especially foreigners because of security reasons as they say. Well that's a fact, and we cant deny that..and it's really happening to the extent that it's very old. But it's their life then I just hope that those younger women will be taken cared of.
• Philippines
9 Jun 09
It might boils down that some younger women also prefers the father figure in choosing their mate, thanks for your response.
• China
5 Jun 09
There may be a lot of things we do not know what is understand,but it is after all the livers of others,we as long as oneself happy life. wishing you happiness.
• Philippines
8 Jun 09
hmm... yeah individual preferences.
@SHAMRACK (8576)
• India
5 Jun 09
Dear friend, I do hope being sensitive is a positive quality but if it is too much it could be problems for those who have some to hide or to cheat. May be to be an understanding person I hope sensitive have a prominent role. Being sensitive in our place differs I do could that majority of people above the age of 28 to 60 is much sensitive.
• Philippines
8 Jun 09
I understand your point of view, thanks.
@ketybhagat (4123)
• India
5 Jun 09
There are many a women who look for father figures in their spouses, this is so that they are taken care of, both monitorily and physically. Older men are more understanding, having seen the world, so that may be the case with this lady. Youngsters can get into a heated argument, tempres flare and both want their own way. With an elderly man, there is that sensitivity of understanding. So I guess, she is happier with him.
• Philippines
5 Jun 09
Yeah, I think you have a point there, perhaps the age gap doesn't bother her at all.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
5 Jun 09
ALL I can say to her hope it lasts. I DON'T THINK ANY OF THEM ARE AS SENSITIVE AS THEY NEED TO BE NO MATTER WHAT AGE THEY ARE. sorry about that.
• Philippines
8 Jun 09
nah, that's totally fine... sometimes, its the maturity of a person when it comes in relationship does matter not necessarily with the figure . *smiles*
@syankee525 (6261)
• United States
5 Jun 09
i can see that in away, but to me with him being older he might act more like her father then a spouce or b/f i seen this so many times in both men and women who are older
• Philippines
8 Jun 09
yeah most girls who are married with older men, look for a father like figure.
@maxilimian (3099)
• Indonesia
10 Jul 09
well ... it's not really, it's just matter of experiences i think, the older man is having more experiences about how to treat women rather than a younger man i think, that's why ... so it's not matter of sensitive things ...
@becnh83 (806)
• Philippines
5 Jun 09
well...my first view is the financial security...that is why filipina people want to marry old foriegn...
• Philippines
8 Jun 09
of course it always was the top of every intention especially to a made to order bride = C sad.
@tundeemma (894)
• South Africa
5 Jun 09
that is the general believe of women towards men, and i think to some extent i agree with that, in these days, young couples can easily break up compared to older couples and this is due to the fact that younger men are inexperience when nit comes to relationships, older men are quite good in the act and the same goes for the women as well
• Philippines
8 Jun 09
yeah... and sometime it pays to listen to older people since they are more experienced in many things, learning a lesson from one's step could be good in some instance like in relationships.
@Akila016 (70)
• China
5 Jun 09
I think the answer is yes.A older man has suffered more than the younger one.So they know more about how to cherish a woman and what they want.Women always need to be loved.So,If I choose ,I will choose an older man to be my b/f.
• Philippines
8 Jun 09
Experience wise they have already been through many things explains the reason why it has so much appeal on the woman's side.
@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
8 Jun 09
Hi Torcha! Its a proven fact that women mature faster than men. That could be the reasopn why, we have had a custom of women getting married to older men. I think, respect. love, and understanding are most important in a relationship. If these are there nothing can come between. The age difference could play a role in the sense that women have a more respectful attitude to older men. And a mature men knows how to make her feel special. We love to be cuddled, loved and to be felt special which a older man, who is supposed to be more mature could take care of. Having said this, things are changing and nothing can really come between two people madly in love with each other.
@shell1986 (405)
• United States
7 Jun 09
I think that the age difference is way too big for her to have any sort of real feelings for this man. My boyfriend is nine years older than me but I have true feelings for him and we have an actual relationship. How are the two ever supposed to have common interests? I mean, it would be like dating your grandpa as weird as it sounds. I think the relationship is more about money than love.
• Australia
10 Jul 09
An older man is more settled. He has generally been through that party phase and matured more. Men, as a general rule, mature slower than women do, so a 25 year old male doesn't have the same maturity level of a female and would struggle to keep up with her. My partner is in his 50's and I'm nearly 30 and we work well together. there is no noticiing the age gap until other people mention it, or a discussion like this pops up. Yes, i've had boyfriends my own age, but they were just too childish for me and the relationships never lasted more than a few months. Now, I have been with my man for 8 and 1/2 years, and we have 5 kids together. While my partners age does mean he is more settled and understanding, I don't think it was his age that determined me being with him. We have a connection that I've never known before, to the point where we have the same dreams and food cravings at the same time.
@modstar (9605)
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
Older men are more sensitive of course because they are mor aware of their surroundings and they are much wiser. I think that woman's view is quite realistic in a sense that older men are well are of the needs of women because they could have been with a lot of women and they tend to learn more about them then they cater to their needs.
• Philippines
6 Jun 09
based from my experience,most of older men are really more mature than younger guys.they already feel secure of themselves,financially and emotionally.they don't like mind games and already know what they want in a relationship.unlike younger men,who are still out to prove themselves and are thrilled with the chase.in some cases,some younger men think and act maturely.
• Thailand
6 Jun 09
Here in Thailand the ladies like older Western men because of 2 things, 1. They are more financially set up 2. They look after them better. The young guys here use and abuse the girls and when they get pregnant (which happens eventually to a large number of local girls) they disappear and do not want to be part of the 'family' thing