I draw the line

Yesterday I had to run a few errands for my mother. I stopped off at one of the many craft stores where she usually sends me to buy yarn for her latest project.

I'm standing in the isle looking at stationary when I am approached by this 65 year old man. The first thing out of his mouth is, "are you married?" You can guess where he was going with that. He then asks me if I like country line dancing to which I answered, no I don't like dancing. Then he procedes to talk about how he is a member of this lodge (probably for seniors) and how he enjoys an occassional night out on the town. My reply was simple, oh I'm sure you will find someone there who will go out with you. He still didn't get it. Umm, ok. What's not to get? You are older than dirt, could be my grandpa, and smell like a funky old man. By this time, I'm just annoyed that he has taken time away from my shopping.

What is with older men going after women who are 20 years younger (or more in this guys case)? I could kinda see the attraction I suppose... Some women want someone who is finacially secure as well as secure in themselves and this tends to come only with age. Men want a woman who is young and fresh. A woman who will rely on him. He offers security, she offers beauty and youth.

Typically women do go for men who are older, but 20 years? That is a bit much. Even 10 years is a bit much.

Here is yet another reason NOT to date way older. Men typically go through their sexual prime early in life. Women go through this in their mid-thrities. So if older men are dating younger women, there is NO way they would be able to keep up, right? Not every man is Hugh Hefner. Or maybe they are, I don't know. I suppose this world would really be screwed if men began to go after cougars...

All in all, 6 years older is just right. Not too old, not too young.

Perfect.