Why Are You Attracting Creepy Old Men?

First things first: Why are many women uncomfortable by the advances of a much older man? After recently reading Omar Tyree’s Dirty Old Men, I came across two very important points from a very informative and entertaining book: For one, there’s nothing that wrong with a man high in age still having a libido. Still recognizing beauty, and if not married, still trying to pursue it openly. Just cause you get older doesn’t mean you won’t be interested in sex, and there’s obviously something forbidden and exciting about fresh meat to a man, right?

Then two, even if you understand the need for older folks to pursue a sex life, you don’t want to think about it, and when you do, it’s just gross. Especially if they might want to have a sex life with you. Point blank, if you’re not looking to entice “Big Poppa,” than the strong flirtations are unwanted. But mostly, when you look at a much older man, you don’t necessarily see them as a love interest, but a trustworthy father figure. Some men even seem to agree. Writer Hugo Schwyzer said it best on The Frisky about men doing double takes towards young ladies, especially ones barely passing adulthood:

“So many grow up disappointed in—and betrayed by—older men. Part of being a good man is matching your language to your life, matching your desires and your values. Like it or not, in the eyes of a young woman, you’ll never be trustworthy if you’re hitting on girls her age. You’ll be a “creep” and a “perv.” And you’ll have earned those names.”

You know older men, hell you’ve probably been in the presence of an attractive, dare I say, Hot older man by being in the presence of your girlfriends’ fathers. So to have someone that reminds you of that man, let alone your own father, who should have his eyes set on women his own age come at you like a young boy on the streets (who might as well be whistling or going, pssst), it sits as badly as spoiled meat. In many women’s minds, your maturity should come before your sexuality, and eyeing a young lady like filet mignon when she could be your daughter’s age, is a no-go.