Does your preference in woman change as you get older?

[jantelo]

i.e is it different from when you were 20 to say 30

[cowboybiker]

No. And I think I speak for most of the men here when I say "We still like women"

[theKurp]

Right, and since the OP used the singular form of the noun, it would have to depend on which "woman" he's referring to before an opinion could be made.

[jantelo]

Right, and since the OP used the singular form of the noun, it would have to depend on which "woman" he's referring to before an opinion could be made.

your "ideal" woman

[x-trainer ben]

i.e is it different from when you were 20 to say 30

Short answer is yes, you are going through the "look for a wife phase" so you are meeting and dating all the "types" that you find attractive. I have a few friends that stuck to one type of woman(petite asian) but most of my friends my age, dated often and selected the best choice for them. As you get older, preference for personality traits changes also; you may take a fun hassle free girl(7/10) over a model type(9/10) so it really just depends on personal pref.

[latebloomingmom]

NOPE pretty much stayed the same my whole life

[theKurp]

your "ideal" woman

In that case, yes, my preferences have changed. When I was younger I could forgive a lot as long as she looked good. Now, she still has to look good but she also has to have smarts and character.

[SP1966]

Yep! My selective hearing is so finely tuned after 19 years of marriage I do think I could tolerate almost anyone... so long as she looks good!!!!



Not serious, except about the finely tuned selective hearing part and the good looking part, otherwise that was complete BS!!!

[tryintorebuild]

I guess that for the last 27 years, every year my idea of the perfect woman has grown one year older. In fact that number just went up a year yesterday.

[SP1966]

I guess that for the last 27 years, every year my idea of the perfect woman has grown one year older. In fact that number just went up a year yesterday.

The wife knows about your account here I see!

[Iceman1800]

Absolutely. Think about it this way. You meet a girl that's not the best looking, not what you're attracted to. In time you become friends, she doesn't seem so unattractive. Her looks didn't change but you get to know her better. You learn to appreciate the whole package. As you age, you get to that point much quicker. You aren't as superficial. Compatibility becomes much more important than looks.

[crupiea]

The preferences dont chancge, the opportunity changes quite a bit though.

[phikappa]

She has to have all of her original teeth.

[SP1966]

She has to have all of her original teeth.

Either that or all removable teeth!

[m314]

Absolutely. Think about it this way. You meet a girl that's not the best looking, not what you're attracted to. In time you become friends, she doesn't seem so unattractive. Her looks didn't change but you get to know her better. You learn to appreciate the whole package. As you age, you get to that point much quicker. You aren't as superficial. Compatibility becomes much more important than looks.

That's what I was thinking. Looks are important for the initial attraction, but compatibility is the most important thing in the long run. When I was younger, all I wanted was a hot girl who was interested in me. I learned pretty quickly that looks aren't everything.

In terms of looks alone, I'm still attracted to the same overall body type. One thing that changed is the age range I find attractive. I didn't think 40 year old women were hot when I was 20. Now I see hot 40 year olds all the time.

[phikappa]

Either that or all removable teeth!

Only when the lights are out!

[-=FLEX=-]

As you age, you get to that point much quicker. You aren't as superficial. Compatibility becomes much more important than looks.

Couldn't agree more.


But big boobs are still a requisite for me.

[Tyrbolift]

As far as looks go, to me it just matters that she tries to look better than if she doesn't, and can do so on occasion.

But my standards have gone way down as far as wanting "perfection."

Personality desires haven't changed all that much. Smart, compassionate, considerate. humorous and fun.

[thepainter5]

I won't say that my tastes changed over the years but I will say that as I aged my preferences actually became clearer to me.

At twenty I was open to any woman who showed interest and it was only with many misses did I really take the time to internalize what attributes in a woman attracted me. While at one time I would have dated a blonde who smoked, that person would never pop up on my radar anymore.

The age of the women that I find attractive has changed along with my getting older partly because I could never imagine being with anyone close to my own daughters' ages.

[bodyhard]

I am married, but if I were to get divorced I would still be looking and more than likely be banging, young hotties!

So has my referenced changed? Nope not one bit!

[themyth2009]

For just fun I dont think what you prefer will change all that much. But if you want something long term then of course you have to make adjustments.

Also you as you get older need to be more realistic as to what you can get. I know lots of guys who claim if they were single would be banging young hotties. Then they get divorced and cant get any play.

BH is the exception cause he is a player.

[Jtbny]

Couldn't agree more.


But big boobs are still a requisite for me.

This

[m314]

For just fun I dont think what you prefer will change all that much. But if you want something long term then of course you have to make adjustments.

Also you as you get older need to be more realistic as to what you can get. I know lots of guys who claim if they were single would be banging young hotties. Then they get divorced and cant get any play.

BH is the exception cause he is a player.

You'd be surprised how many young women have fantasies about older men.

[KeithTheSnake]

No change in preference. Still like women. But, I do have a thing for sweet now. I can put up with pretty much anything, but sweet is a requirement. Lucky for me, my wife is particularly sweet.

[goranothos]

Slim: +10 points

Muscular (but not TOO much): +20 points

Tig Bitties: +20 points

Gives Joe Blobs: +50 points

Nags: -30 points

Can Cook (food that tastes good): +20 points

Doesn't F anyone but me: +50 points

Fat: -30 points

Makes (almost/or as much money as me): +20 points

Makes WAY more than me: -20 points

Doesn't do a damn thing: -20 points

Keeps house clean(ish): +20 points

Discussion?

[GuyJin]

Let's see, how to answer this?

Oh, yes, my wife would kill me if I said "anyone but her".

So, yes, that's my answer. The woman I married fifteen years ago is still the woman I'd marry today, but that's just me. Sure, looks (what you think is pretty/sexy/hot/enticing) will differ from your peers and your tastes may change over time, but the bottom line as Iceman put it is compatibility.

[m314]

Slim: +10 points

Muscular (but not TOO much): +20 points

Tig Bitties: +20 points

Gives Joe Blobs: +50 points

Nags: -30 points

Can Cook (food that tastes good): +20 points

Doesn't F anyone but me: +50 points

Fat: -30 points

Makes (almost/or as much money as me): +20 points

Makes WAY more than me: -20 points

Doesn't do a damn thing: -20 points

Keeps house clean(ish): +20 points

Discussion?

With experience, I've come to think of some personality traits or behaviors as either pass or fail. Lots of women might be great for someone else, but they're not compatable with me personally. It doesn't matter how hot she is physically if one of these applies:

Nagging or controlling - dealbreaker
Doesn't give joe blobs - dealbreaker
Very religious - dealbreaker
Wants to F other guys - dealbreaker (unless it's strictly a casual thing where I'm seeing other people)
Plant unfriendly - dealbreaker

Cooking and cleaning are nice, but no big deal. Good taste in music is good too, but not mandatory as long as she puts up with the metal I listen to in my car and at concerts. Some shared interests are good too. In a good relationship, she'll take interest in the things I like and I'll do the same with her.

[dungeonmistress]

Scored 210 but had to subtract 30 due to nagging haha.

Slim: +10 points

Muscular (but not TOO much): +20 points

Tig Bitties: +20 points

Gives Joe Blobs: +50 points

Nags: -30 points

Can Cook (food that tastes good): +20 points

Doesn't F anyone but me: +50 points

Fat: -30 points

Makes (almost/or as much money as me): +20 points

Makes WAY more than me: -20 points

Doesn't do a damn thing: -20 points

Keeps house clean(ish): +20 points

Discussion?

[beachguy498]

your "ideal" woman

3' tall... no teeth and the top of her head is flat so I can rest my beer....

Rob

[dungeonmistress]

Lmao! I scrolled up backwards and read ur answer without seeing who wrote it and I KNEW it was you, I actually loled when I scrolled up more and i saw ur avi

With experience, I've come to think of some personality traits or behaviors as either pass or fail. Lots of women might be great for someone else, but they're not compatable with me personally. It doesn't matter how hot she is physically if one of these applies:

Nagging or controlling - dealbreaker
Doesn't give joe blobs - dealbreaker
Very religious - dealbreaker
Wants to F other guys - dealbreaker (unless it's strictly a casual thing where I'm seeing other people)
Plant unfriendly - dealbreaker

Cooking and cleaning are nice, but no big deal. Good taste in music is good too, but not mandatory as long as she puts up with the metal I listen to in my car and at concerts. Some shared interests are good too. In a good relationship, she'll take interest in the things I like and I'll do the same with her.