Why people seek an older partner?

The concept of a younger guy dating an older woman (Nickyanka, now married) or a younger woman dating an elder man (Safina, now married) is a hot topic of discussion in today’s world. People rarely consider such options but it’s still prevailing in society, either by chance or choice. From a professional perspective, some of the reasons for this may be:

  • Maturity

In certain scenarios, when an individual is mature ahead of ages, they might have problems connecting with people of similar age. Thus, they may fascinate by seeing somebody who is intelligent enough to handle life well and able to appreciate, acknowledge and tend to be more compatible.

  • Better Understanding

Mostly older people have a better understanding, are secure and free of doubt. They provide greater insights, guidance, value need for space and time. They show respect, affection and trust their partner, thus have stronger interpersonal relationships. Moreover, they provide logical solutions which make the younger individual idealize them.

  • Communication

Older people often provide their partner with an empathetic air where others can express their thoughts and opinions overtly and assertively. Conversing with someone like this encourages having a meaningful conversation over diverse topics. Due to that they may end up spending time together and fall in love.

  • Focused

Being focused seems to be very attractive as it is seen and believed that older individuals usually have clarity about concept and ideas. They tend to know what they want in life. They tend to have their priority straight and can also help their partner to inculcate this strategy. This makes the younger person get attracted to them.

  • Diverse perspective

Being with an older partner can offer the opportunity to see various perspectives on unusual issues. It is often believed that the older partner is realistic and opinionated due to their vast exposure. They are also very assertive and confident about their own beliefs and outlooks. The younger person may idolize them due to this specific trait.

  • Emotional Stability/Instability

Older partners are usually emotionally stable. They are considered to be comparatively calm, composed and are even considered to be less clingy. They are mostly serious about the relationship and are wise to handle conflicts in a mature way. Although due to this trait younger people are mistaken for love with infatuation and fall for them.

  • Sexual Relations

The main reason why people prefer having an older partner is mainly due to a positive sexual relationship. An older partner tends to be self-assured and is able to state clearly what they require. They know how to respectfully handle intimate relationships, which makes the younger people more comfortable with them.

  • Independence

One of the reasons why typically person prefers older partner is mainly because they are self-reliant. They are not needy and are usually successful and career driven people. Such individuals are able to fulfil their own demands but are also able to help their respective partners when in need may make a younger person develop a strong liking for them.

  • Personality

People also prefer older partner due to their persona. Many times people are in awe about how they carry themselves. Such people tend to have sophisticated taste in a wide variety of areas ranging from food to clothes. Due to their persona when a younger person finds something common, it facilitates the relationship.

  • Status

It is quite common for young individuals to seek for an older man or woman, who has a higher status, financially or professionally. Thus, by getting linked with them gives the other person guaranteed future security and additional advantage with the perks of name, fame, power and money.

Dr. Nisha Khanna as a Relationship/Marriage Counsellor proffers online, telephonically and face to face Counselling Services. If you are living in Delhi, India or any other part of World, you can approach us through any of these mediums. For further details visit Bye Tense, or call us at +91-9312730331