The cougar dating trend is definitely on the increase with women feeling more comfortable with being labeled a cougar than they would have done only a few years ago. In fact, being called a cougar is something women are now starting to enjoy and feel flattered by because men are quite open about the fact that they find an older woman so attractive, partly because she is probably far less attainable than a woman of their own age.

So what exactly is it about these older women that cause younger men to fall at their feet? Is it just down to the way they look? After all, celebrities such as Kylie Minogue and Demi Moore certainly don’t have anything to worry about in the aesthetics department. However, many men claim that they find cougars to be mysteriously attractive in a way that isn’t always down to appearance, but more so related to the cougar’s wisdom and independence. Cougars know what they want, they are interesting to be around, they know how they want to be treated by a man and probably won’t put up with the nonsense or games that can often come with dating.

Is this therefore a situation whereby the sense of knowledge and experience is more attractive to men than simply looking good? Some men could have the pick of the bunch when it comes to younger ladies but they still prefer to date an older woman because she is wise, intriguing and will likely keep them on their toes!

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There has been a fair amount of opinion expressed about the word ‘cougar’. Some say they find the term offensive and sexist with the raw meaning of a cougar basically being an older woman on the prowl, out to manipulate and corrupt younger men.

Let’s face it; that’s a fairly old-fashioned perception of the term ‘cougar’ and thankfully time and attitudes have moved on. In recent years when older women and younger men have maintained very happy, fulfilled and successful relationships, the word cougar has gradually become one that women embrace and find flattering! With celebs such as Kim Cattrall, Demi Moore and Helen Mirren all renowned cougars, they are certainly not perceived to be conniving or manipulative but strong, confident, independent and beautiful women that most men of any age would love to date!

Today, cougars are now seen as sexy and desirable. Younger men are attracted to women who are self-assured and know what they want out of life and for women especially, these qualities all come and blossom with age and a woman is even said to be in her prime in her 40’s. Men find these qualities attractive and sexy and at the end of the day, would much rather date a confident woman in her 40’s as opposed to an insecure and dependant one in their 20’s.

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