February 18, 2007 -- Dear Post Man:
A good friend of mine will only date men much, much younger than her age. My friend is 43 and many of her boyfriends
have barely been over 25. Should I be concerned? I'm worried my friend is trying to relive a youth that is long
gone.
Yeah, I know I'd be concerned if my friend was dating a young, fit, virile man-boy.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
What could possibly distress you about this? If she was meeting guys on an ex-con web site, I'd be concerned. If she
was caught on "To Catch a Predator," I'd be a little worried. But because she's gallivanting with post-grads!?!? If
anything you should be asking for details.
What is so wrong with an older woman dating a younger man anyway? Age discrepancy is totally accepted in America
today. Haven't you watched "Girl's Next Door"? "The Anna Nicole Show"? Or any other show on E! Entertainment
Television? So your friend decides to try out what every man over 40 is either doing or wishing he was doing. And
she's not alone! Check out GoCougar.com: Cougars are at the peak of what's hot right now.
What concerns me is why you are viewing your friend's behavior as "trying to relive a youth that's long gone" rather
than being supportive of her totally safe, legal and exciting behavior. Sounds like you need to loosen up a little -
maybe ask your friend to take you out for a night on the prowl. I think it'll do you good.
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