A puma is more than a sleek feline predator. It's also a slang term for a woman's dating life and, more specifically, the age of the partner she seeks. There are definitely some ageist and sexist connotations to the term, so let's take a look at what it's been used to refer to and how it's evolved over time. In the United States, "puma" has been used as slang for a cougar minus ten years; she is defined as a woman in her 30s who prefers dating younger men. Hollywood celebrity Jennifer Aniston has long been associated with the term due to her relationships with younger men, most notably John Mayer nine years younger. Demi Moore , in an interview with W magazine in March at age 47 , expressed her displeasure with the cougar label and said, "I'd prefer to be called a puma," referring to her now defunct marriage to Ashton Kutcher who is 16 years younger than Moore.
25 Things Only Couples With Major Age Differences Know
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When it comes to dating, age is just one among many factors to consider as you seek your match. We bring all of our prior life experience to any relationship we enter, so how much does it matter that one person's history is years or decades longer than the other's? Here, two experts weigh in on the benefits of dating an older man, as well as the potential drawbacks. While an older man dating a younger woman tends to raise less eyebrows than a woman's romance with a younger man , the dynamic isn't exactly stigma-free—particularly when the age gap is significant. Three years later, search husbandnotdad on Instagram and you'll find a collection of smiling couples; on Twitter , the same hashtag's happy photos are interspersed with searingly critical comments, which arguably confirms Thornton's point. When women over 40 find themselves drawn to someone who's older, they are less of a target for those who cry 'daddy issues. A range of generation gap-related issues more on those below can be easier to bridge when you're over 40 as well.
Age gap relationships really aren't that uncommon, yet they still seem to be something we're super nosy about and obsessed with. Maybe it's the apparent power dynamics that we can't wrap our heads around, IDK. What is it about him? His personality, good looks, money, or do you have something for old people? A: Personality.
Do you get turned on by thought of a man who's got his K all figured out? Or maybe a salt-and-pepper beard just gets you going? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you might want to consider dating an older man. Don't worry, you're in good company. Amal and George.
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Congratulations, you were simply visited by the bright idea
It's a pity that I can't comment now - I'm in a hurry to get to work. But I will come back - I will definitely write what I think about this issue.
it is obvious that you are not mistaken
Yes, not a bad option
You are not right. I am sure. Write to me in PM, we will communicate.
I can't join the discussion at the moment - I don't have free time. But soon I will definitely write what I think.