Why is it so different for a woman to date someone younger ?

I think one of the reason why I feel so comfortable getting to know this man is because I don't have expectations of having a serious relationship with him because of his age. I feel the pressure is off of me to always have my best face on. He hasn't directly told me that he would like to take the next step and date me but my gut tells me that it could lead that way. I could read it in his body language. I have to consider that we did meet on our college campus and for his age 21 years old and I'm 25 it is expected of guys his age to get the attention from as many girls as possible. I have to be extra cautious and questions his intentions. I'm like this regardless of the age difference.

This is one thing that I'm so grateful for all females to have been born with and thats our intuition. Ladies, always listen to your gut feelings because more than likely it always comes out to be true.

Thanks everyone for your comments and sharing your experiences. I will keep everyone posted on how things worked out between this man and I.

Um...

I don't think that social status is something that one simply 'chooses' for oneself anymore than being slim slim slim in order to show off that non-pregnant belly and large hips is something that one 'chooses' for oneself.

i don't think these stereotypes are about female opression so much as the notion that what we do and do not find attractive can often be at the mercy of ancient brain structures or whatever.

but then you know what? we humans developed this (comparatively) huge cerebral cortex so that we can THINK THINK THINK and not be left to the mercy of these general purpose strategies that were adaptive long ago even though they may not be adaptive in particular situations etc.

It does make sense of the stereotype of the older (uglier) billionaer guy whith the supermodel half his age attached to his arm, huh?

Seems to me they are both getting something out of that...

they sure are. she is the only one who gets to "do" his hair!!!!!

If he looks good, and he's my age, he expects someone 7-10 years younger than he is to make him feel better about getting old.