Throughout the entirety of our lives there has always been a strong emphasis placed on age. You’re either too old or not old enough. Never have I been the perfect age for anything!
However, there are some things where age doesn’t have to be relevant. Take dating for instance. The wise and talented R&B sensation Aaliyah once said, “age ain’t nothing but a number.” Simply put, you can’t help whom you like. Ladies, many of you may be under the impression that you can go through extravagant measures to try and prevent yourself from being infatuated with let’s say, a cute underclassman, but to me that just proves you really like him if you’re willing to do that. So allow me to put to rest your concerns about dating younger guys and potentially being labeled a “cougar”. First of all, that word, if it is even still in use, is not applicable to our demographic – the young and hot. In fact, if someone tries to say that to you, go ahead and ask them to step out of the 80’s and return to the age of modern vernacular. Without question, some peeps and randos are going to raise an eyebrow when they see you with a younger guy merely because it is uncommon. Just because it is not the norm doesn’t mean it can’t work. Hell, props to you for taking the risk to step outside the restrictive norms of conventional courting. Haters gonna hate; all you gotta say is oh well and enjoy the fresh innocent hottie by your side.
As someone who is actually dating someone older I can attest to the fact that age is not restrictive of maturity and experience. Younger people (even of one year) tend to be immediately stigmatized as immature, inexperienced, cute instead of hot, and so on relative to upperclassmen. Some of us youngins may be guilty of one or more of these characteristics, but not all of us. Just because he looks like a baby doesn’t mean he is one. Oh ,and let me add that even if they are slacking in one of the listed departments, they are still growing (like you) and that doesn’t mean you have to rule them out all together. Look at it as refreshing and don’t let age be a hindrance. He is just another guy you met who is handsome, sweet, intelligent and personable. Don’t let the guys get away with scooping up the new young hot prospects of the freshman class! You can have your fun, too ;) Dating someone younger means they have something different to bring to the table which is essential to a healthy relationship.
So be the new Ashton and Demi of your friend group and do yourself a favor and never restrict your heart from whom it likes. Life is all about risks, so take one. Walk up to the younger boy from your class or don’t instantly turn away if he walks up to you. Open your heart and mind and I guarantee you won’t be left unsatisfied with your decisions.
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