Reasons to date a 40 year old woman!

I read an article that disturbed me, though when I think about it I'm not surprised by the findings.  It was called "Online dating and the older woman".  I immediately thought "Oh, wow I imagine it's tough for women in their 60's and 70's to date online."  Erm...no, the article was talking about me.  Talking about women between the ages of 35 and 40.  I had no idea I was an older woman.  I definitely had no idea I was an older woman 5 years ago.  But, that's beside the point. 

The article was written to inform fellas that they should consider upping their age range when looking for love.  It contained many graphs and charts, which I ADORE, so I found it pretty interesting.  Men, by and large, are most interested in younger women.  Shocking, I know.  My two theories on this, they believe younger women are less complicated, less demanding and will make them feel needed in a way someone older may not.  Second, they have a primal unconscious need to procreate.  While they may not be actively seeking procreation, I think there's some ancient urge to spread their seed.  Some virility nonsense.  Those are my theories.  And, of course, younger boobies are prettier in most cases.  That's no theory, just the plain truth. 

Women in their late thirties to mid-forties are more inclined to feel comfortable with their bodies, have a higher sex drive and higher sense of confidence than younger women, according to the article.  Our lives are less complicated, we earn higher salaries and are more independent.  The article was making the point that what men say they are looking for will actually be found in my age group more consistently.  Of course, what people "say" they are looking for may very likely be false.

Oddly, men in their early to mid-twenties list the widest age ranges in searches.  As they get older they narrow it still including 18 year olds, but excluding women above 35.  Older men have very little interest in dating someone more than a few years older than themselves.  Women in my age group typically aren't interested in men in their 20's or men in their 50's...which leaves us with few options. 

Harumph!  I'm thinking online dating is very likely an exercise in futility.  Alas, I will sally forth without expectations and simply enjoy the journey.