The Cold Hard Truth About Dating Younger Women (Age Gap Relationships)

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[@jonkas4542]

I'm 52. Never married, no kids, no regrets. I wish I knew then what I know now. The good ones are taken YOUNG and they stay taken because they're GOOD. Dating at my age is like paying full price for a half eaten steak.

[@brianmeen2158]

Yeah I’m 38 and dating in my 30s has been messy . I never realized how jaded women would be at this stage so I can’t even imagine what they are like in their 40s and up. Uggh At this point I honestly don’t see myself settling down ever. I just date very casually and even this is starting to lose most of its enjoyment

[@garawa1987]

I'm 48yrs old male divorcee it's actually worse most women grow old but they never grow up women are actually pretty useless and overated I think most have mental problems I learnt that at an early age

[@jonkas4542]

@@brianmeen2158 seasons in life, dude! Better to be alone than be in bad company. Better to be in good company than to be alone. Be selective. You are the company you keep.

[@mosescortez9193]

I'm 45 and dating a 23 year old. It's all about the vibe you have with that girl.

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

I'm 67.moving to SE Asia next year, marry a young wife and have kids. Yup, the good ones are taken young and they do stay. Dating at my age is like getting a free meal at a 5 star restaurant. I think you're eating at the wrong restaurant.

[@askmartinez6409]

As a 37 year old man who pushed away good women who wanted a family, I only have myself to blame

[@RapTalesRewind]

Now you're waiting for divorces to happen. Usually in the early 40s get ready

[@brianmeen2158]

Yeah I hear you. I remember meeting a few women in my late 20s and early 30s that were really into me and they were very compatible yet I wasn’t ready for a relationship.. tbh I’m still not. But yeah this is on me. I remember a girl from high school that was perfect for me but I didn’t take it seriously .

[@BREEZYM6015]

You may have unknowingly saved yourself a lot of stress and heartache. 😂

[@Highinsight7]

you still have time... if you're in good shape, lots of energy... money... you'll be okay!

[@bellavita3097]

How old was she?

[@josephpasquarella2123]

Most hot young women fall for young attractive guys their age. They just don’t flock to older guys like the fine winers claim. It happens sometimes, if you are successful and maintain your body and looks into age, then you can do it. But most men don’t do this.

[@The_torero]

At least you're not delusional.

[@moviesynopsis001]

Most young attractive women have 5 guys on the chain and a boyfriend who is constantly jealous and checking her mobile phone and missing sleep for long days at work to afford her.

[@HCforLife1]

So true. I am 38 year old guy. I aged really well. I am fit, and looking 10 years younger than my age. Yet I am not deluding myself into believing that I will meet that 20-something unicorn. Those are taken by handsome 20-something guys. What is left for us are narcissistic "boss babes", single mothers, women addicted to sex/alcohol/drugs, gold diggers, hypergamous sluts, toxic females addicted to emotional rollercoaster, divorcees , and women who aged crazy bad looking 10 years older than they really are. And Krakens - giant obese ones biting you with photo angles on dating apps. Aaaaah - almost forgot. Dating apps: most women below 28 will filter out guys over 36. That's usually bracket for Most 20-something women.

[@nealmccoy6176]

Spot on. The median age for marriage 1890-1970 was 24-26 for men and 20-23 for women. I don't know where the manosphere came up with the whole "the tradition has always been a man establishes himself first, and then marries a 22 year old when he's 35." They have it all wrong and jaded and very few are willing to tell it as it is. Props to LFA for doing just that in this video.

[@iiyyxxnn]

Simply back in the day you could be built up as man by 24. Now it's 35 for financial independence. Same logic. Different times.

[@GBU61]

Up to the early 1960s, a man could get a factory job or he worked on the family farm. A family could be supported on one income. It was easy to do the whole family-thing at a young age. Once we got to the 1970s, things changed and continue to this day.

[@Admin-qy4zi]

I dated a 19-year-old girl several years ago and I can tell you it wasn’t worth it. She never gave me any affection and all she did was just use me for my money.

[@ModelJames13]

Well her age wasn't the issue she was just a bad woman. 😎

[@Admin-qy4zi]

@@ModelJames13 how convenient. I’m not looking for a girl to take care of like a child.

[@ninapolishchuk1635]

why would someone who is quite literally still a girl, want anything from a grown man other than to be taken care of?

[@robo5553]

What do you mean... sounds like you 'dated' a girl and you two didn't kissed.

[@YoungMisfit]

@@Admin-qy4zihow old are you?

[@GermanBoy00]

I'm 38 too and this helped. The truth hurts but at the same time it kicks you in the ass. I need to get my shit together and stop waiting for that unicorn. I wish I watched that video 20 years ago.

[@brianmeen2158]

We didn’t have this type of content to watch back then though. In the 80s and 90s we were mostly in the dark

[@2DarkHorizon]

There is a cheat code. There are alot of educated and successful women in their 30+ in the big cities. Especially because the educated men get married quickly there. So there are a lot of women that miss out. Also the ratio of women in the big cities is greater. They are quality women you just need to meet their education standard and career standard normally.

[@renegade2853]

@@2DarkHorizonthe cheat code is being physically attractive. Non of the other stuff truly matters as long as you meet the looks threshold.

[@2DarkHorizon]

But there are less high quality single women past 30+ you need to know where to find them. Even if you become more attractive. Have an education is a big deal with some women@@renegade2853

[@max_rove]

@@2DarkHorizonMost successful men don't want career focused women who are over 30.

[@iswhatits]

41, really good shape, very successful and yea its brutal out there lol. I def get a lot of young 20s hitting on me and I have hooked up with a bunch, but every time it's the same thing. I either feel judged by society, awkward out and about with them, or literally exhausted by their immaturity. But yea, when you try and date close or near my age it's almost impossible to find someone who I am attracted to or isn't nuts. Its a tough world out there for sure even for dudes who "have all the qualities" that guys who are not successful with woman think they need in order to be successful with woman. my advice is to just find some hobbies, and be ok with just being by yourself. Hook up with a chick here and there, but dont ever expect or put pressure on yourself to find a chick and settle down asap bc it prob wont happen TBH, otherwise it would have happened by now. when you put pressure on finding a chick you are just setting yourself up for failure.

[@MrMSandin]

stop caring about society. society is fucked up

[@jjberg83]

I'm 41 too! Decent shape. I'm pretty immature myself (by that I mean I have a lot of energy and can still go out late, be silly, etc) so I vibe with girls in their mid-late 20s. Early 20's is too damn much lol But I have met some DAMN cool nerdy girls in their late-20s that I wish I had settled down with. Even those types have since been swept up in online dating and social media garbage since then, I'm sure, so I'm not expecting to meet anyone like that again.

[@user-ov9eu4gx3z]

I don't think it's crazy for a successful attractive 35--40 year old dating a 20 something but the problem is too many average earning 50 plus men who haven't been inside a gym in decades think they're supposed to also get prine women in their 20s.

[@shanchan8247]

Exactly! No young woman wants to be with an older slob!

[@PSAqi6kh]

Men with beer belly’s and aches and pains thinking they can get their unicorn…😂

[@user-ov9eu4gx3z]

@@PSAqi6kh They can’t get them IRL but they can have a simp relationship with an OF girl (who isn’t even really the one talking to them) and they think they got themselves a hot 22 year-old.

[@ham5483]

​@@PSAqi6khyeah who wouldve guessed being a fat, belching, couch potato isnt attractive to young women 😂

[@zrunner240Z]

As a 56 year old man with a beer bely...I wholeheartedly support this message

[@asimnehal]

Using the truck and sports car analogy at the end was classic. Love your work brother. I am 27y/o married to a 23y/o from Pakistan. Best of luck to all the folk out there.

[@GBU61]

You have a shot at women in two phases. The first is in her 20s, preferably by 25. This is the stage when you can do the full blown family, building a life together and so on, If he is lucky he has a 10% success rate with a woman this age. The second stage is later in life (I am in my 60s) and at this stage you want a woman who has already faced reality and just wants a man to finish out life with. I am seeing a woman who is 47, widowed, maintains her own home and finances, and we get together when the mood is there. It is more about companionship and support at this stage and a woman this age is really easy to be with.

[@ModelJames13]

I'm only interested in phase one. 😎

[@amaralproductions]

Yeah phase 2 sounds awful 😂

[@EllieM_Travels]

That’s what my guy and I are doing, just being companions. No need for all that settling down when both have a full life.

[@DCgames12345]

​@@EllieM_TravelsI like that POV, I'm 21 and already have a perspective like that.

[@bigdaddy5150sh71]

I'm 53 my girlfriend is 50. Been together 15 yrs. Both of us had relationships and kids with others. Since we grew up during the same era we have way more in common than the others I've been with. I remember talking about something in time and I said, remember that? She said I was 3 then. That's how I knew I screwed up dating a younger girl.

[@BREEZYM6015]

I'm 51 years old and not looking for wifey material after my one and only marriage failed. Been there, done that. 😂

[@renegade2853]

No need to in this day and age.

[@GabrielXDrums]

@@renegade2853why

[@fruitloops3718]

Once you've been there and done that you realize there's no need to do it again 😅

[@user-qh9bb8tx1n]

Exactly I feel the same

[@GBU61]

I got divorced in 2007, just as the social media became mainstream. Watching women self destruct helped me avoid a full relationship again. Now I see a woman but she has her own home and we get together when we can arrange it. Marriage means nothing today so this is a good compromise since I still enjoy the company of a woman. I see no upside to living full time with a woman when she has all the leverage.

[@Wellh0wrya]

The value in women is beauty, youth, and loyalty…. That’s what men are most attracted to

[@squaresided]

But you only get to pick 2 now.

[@flyinghigh2646]

so dam truth @@squaresided

[@WomenHitTheWall]

You forget Purity? No real man wants a hoe. LOL

[@brundamian5338]

Women are not loyal They stay with you because your the best option not because they‘re loyal

[@renegade2853]

Looks are actually more important for men than women. Reason being, women find 80% of men unattractive, whereas men are not so discriminating.

[@thabomboneni2994]

Imagine going to meet her parents and finding out her dad was your classmate 😂

[@Billy-bc8pk]

Yeah, or find out that you're older than her parents. Huge turn off right there.

[@Sparkyzachchannel.]

😂

[@pdpc1013]

It would be great. They wouldn't dare to get into your life as often or try to give an opinion.

[@ryandeffley7652]

The concept of "younger woman less experience" makes sense on paper and was more true 40-50 years ago. But girls today are sexualized at a young age, and the culture itself is hyper-sexualized. So by the time they get into college, casual sex has been built as "independence." That's why it's naive to think that a younger woman who's 22-25 in this day and age will have a low body count and less baggage. They've interviewed 19-20 year old college girls who have slept with 50-100+ men before they even reach senior year. It's disgusting to think about.

[@AngelofJustice412]

I remember hearing in a video somewhere a woman saying that we’re at a point in history where young women who are in their mid 20s or younger, have higher body counts than women who are in their 50s and 60s now

[@prussiansocietyofamerica]

@@AngelofJustice412 It's very true.

[@adriana12995]

When I was in high school I knew girls that had two kids by the time they graduated. Hookup culture in college dorms in highly normalized, they might as well call colleges “Sodom and Gomorrah Youth Centers.” My brother dated a woman in her early 20s that already had a body count and she called him “controlling” for not wanting her to post thirst traps on Instagram. A former friend of mine from high school was already a single mom by the age of 20. The idea that very young women are chaste is an idea that is long gone. Chastity is simply not valued anymore by women. They think sleeping around is cool and liberating and if they regret it they only regret once they’ve had their fill of debauchery. When I was a teenager, most of my peers were already sleeping around. Now imagine how it is when they get out of their parent’s home… This is biblical. People will be lustful, prideful, and lovers of themselves in the last days. We need to return to God.

[@TMaister]

Us men need to start being leaders and say no to this and stop sleeping around and it will prevent this cycle from continuing, set an example and pray that they follow

[@garthyahudahandrews8504]

yeah that whole younger less baggae notion is false lol

[@MrAmbrosse]

Time is running out for us all from day one.

[@romanticorpse]

Man, everything you say it's true. Hope you're doing well, my dude. Greetings from Ecuador.

[@dr.vonslifeinvesting6485]

This is why I like LFA. I’m 42 now and yeah finding a woman in her 30s that’s single and not messed up is unicorn country. Of course the dating gurus will never mention this they just want you to stay on the dating carousel till you find the right one. Pretty much keep to myself and am stacking cash.

[@Billy-bc8pk]

This is more than true here. The few women I've talked to in their early to mid 30s that aren't club-material also aren't really wife material and typically have trauma-laced pasts. The ones in their 40s are even worse off, as it's difficult to find any that don't/didn't have kids (one way or another) or haven't been carousel riders for 20+ years.

[@user-zm3px2qj4m]

That's the hard truth, a reality.

[@StrongBodyandMind33]

I do want to say, speaking from experience. Those unicorns do exist

[@FiredtoFreedom]

They are rare but they do. I had a genuine relationship in my 40's with a girl that was 20 when I met her. Lasted almost three years.

[@tonydiesel3444]

40 here I think they all trash

[@FiredtoFreedom]

@@tonydiesel3444 All women? They do often display trash behavior at some point but there is often a honeymoon phase that is nice.

[@tonydiesel3444]

@@FiredtoFreedom hypergamy floats they all operate in this fashion it's basic evolutionary psychology there is no such thing as a quality woman maybe if highly religious and fears of repercussions do not act on animal impulses that they have for a Chad or Brad

[@StrongBodyandMind33]

@@tonydiesel3444 oh I completely agree. All trash. But as the other individual noted atleast there’s a bit of a honeymoon phase before they start looking at the 20yos again 🤣

[@enjoli_luvs_her_pups]

This is so out of the norm for all the other videos out there about this topic. So glad you posted it. It’s sad what the world has become. Hoping it reaches many ❤

[@jymjams]

That was well said LFA. The longer I wait it gave me clarity on what I’m really looking for in a guy. From my experience guys panic when they find out & that changes everything. It’s easy to read men… Ideally I would say 25 is best + frontal lobe kicks in. Great video!

[@DoritosBurger]

There’s no way I could have ever married at age 23 or 24, I was just way too immature and stuck in my ways.

[@edwardturner6319]

Ever since i came across this channel ive been absolutely addicted to watching each and evey episode ..... I have an older brother, but this guy is the older brother i never had ( if that makes sense, kinda) ..... Doesnt waste words and makes the advice he gives worth a WHOLE lot more than i first gave credit for, something i started to realize when i found myself re -watching episode after episode and picking up something new each time ..... Fantastic channel ..... What else to say ?? If i was in a bar fight , and found myself outnumbered , this is the guy i'd want in my corner - and when i say , "fight" , i dont mean a fight involving fists, i kean a fight involving WORDS. Thanks for what you do , sir !! I think the world is finding itself in the kind of times where we need you more than ever !!!!

[@dreambeliever3652]

I’ve got to tell you man. What i hear you say… sounds spot on! 33 and married a 21 year old. I was and am in good shape still.. 16 years after we married but let me tell you… the age thing has been an issue. Big maturity and common ground gap! Yes sir-re

[@dreambeliever3652]

@@AKR088 lol. U may be right but I’ve learned to accept that. I work 60 every week but like the song for the girls: Guys just wanna have fu-un too. 😂 If u act too old tho…. She will get bored and leave. Fact Jack!

[@stephenhughes5156]

So now you're 49 and she is 37? Surely it stopped being an issue once she turned like 25/26?

[@SchemingGoldberg]

Women stop maturing once they reach 16 years old. You think that the maturity issue is because of the age gap... but it's actually just because she's a woman. 40 year old women are just as immature. You can't expect women to be as mature as men, they're biologically programmed to be less mature.

[@dreambeliever3652]

@@stephenhughes5156 I’m going on 50 in a week. She just turned 38 last week. We are separated right now and text. Going ok… but like any couple… our compatibility isn’t quite there

[@Billy-bc8pk]

@@stephenhughes5156 There's a massive gap between 26 and 37 and 37 and 49. For men, you reflect a lot more during mid-life about how you spend your time and getting the most value out of what you do as you realise that mortality is now facing you head-on during the back half of your life. Those in their 30s are still trying to get that last grasp out of their youth before hitting the big four-oh. There is an existential difference in how you view your experiences and where you have come from and where you are going. Depending on what you did or did not do in your 20s depends on what you will try to do in your 30s, as opposed to what you avoid doing in your 40s. There is oftentimes a huge amount of strife between those goals for people who are in a relationship at different points in their life.

[@joshweatherly8715]

36 amd this feels true.. focusing on myself this year to step it up

[@HCforLife1]

To be fair this is your last call for women in age bracket of 24-27. That's the age bracket where you can find some quality women. Last call mate

[@joshweatherly8715]

@@HCforLife1last call bc im 36?

[@smgofdvld]

Health is wealth 💪 always take care of yourself I guess if I have anything it’s that 😅

[@goldstandardaviation1667]

I must say dating someone 14.5 years younger is challenging. I can't complain though.

[@stephenhughes5156]

Probably better than the alternative in most cases.

[@dejachaniah]

Thank you for this honest message. I’m a 26 year old woman who is currently in a serious relationship with a man who is 39, soon to be 40. He’s a very successful owner of many businesses, I’m a law student and small business owner. A lot of what you said resonates. I met him and we connected very organically, bonding over shared traditional values, faith, love of culture/travel, and fitness. Our first date went so well that we spent almost 4 hours talking over dinner and wine. As far as I know, neither of us were seeking anyone out due to age. In fact, when I met him, I was dating men who had 2-8 years difference.

[@apex-predator1042]

I'm almost 35: i've recently ended my relationship, we we're 3,5 years together, i took care of her son (5), we lived together and we we're planning to buy my parents house, just before we bought it i've broke up with her (29) and instead i bought my dreamcar (after 15 years)! Why? I've started working more to pay the bills, the more i did the less she did so there was just a lot of disrespect and no recognition and i was just fed up with all the bullshit! I knew at work there is a younger girl (25) who obviously likes me, years ago we worked already together in a different company! So yeah: never settle for the wrong one, notice the red flags and just enjoy life!

[@chrisschwanger8248]

Boom

[@wowzersfyi]

youre not getting the 25 year old bud both the women ar eyoung but the 25 eyar old one is likely a gold digger if not you damn well know she calls you ''old'' when with her friends. Knew this 22 eyar old who was dating this 34 eyar old and was having a secret relationship with this 24 year old young man on side, young women dont like old males, so eitehr shes a goldiger or shes most probably not gon settle for you grandpa, so yeah you gotta settle for less, it was you last chance with that 29 year old young woman, you blew it up and now youll be alone while the 25 year old enjoys bali with her 27 eyar old young bf

[@kovar2344]

I am 26 and the girls that are 18/19 now are quite weird in my honest opinion. They have been morphed by phones so much its not the same as people like me and older. Who had the luxury to grow up with much more limited technology. I cant imagine whats it going to be like in the future.

[@Gordy6179]

The woman that are 18 to 19 now trauma dump and expect you to just like it. It is a big problem. The smart phones raised them. Many of them do not even know how to talk to men. They sit in a corner waiting for the dude to do everything.

[@Billy-bc8pk]

Yup, the next generation is completely doomed. Sadly, there is no hope for them.

[@CoreyLad-yf7tq]

Ye they weird ass tik tok freaks

[@kovar2344]

@@natashadickson4819 When did i say i am going for these chicks ?

[@Billy-bc8pk]

@@natashadickson4819 It gets worse as men get older, especially for men in their 30s and 40s, where the women at that age are incapable of bonding and have a huge notch list.

[@nqabashabangu5402]

your message landed all the way in South Africa, loud and clear✨

[@user-ii3jg9ty4o]

I read some of the comments. What's wrong with being single? I feel content, and happy.

[@ModelJames13]

You're a lucky one. 😎

[@geekiepooh808]

Because at a certain age, they feel they should be married already with kids. Plus, when relatives, friends, and co-workers who are married bring it up, it bothers them.

[@EE12CSVT]

Because, apparently, according to a lot of supposed 'alphas' You're a failure if you don't have girlfriends, or lovers, or whatever

[@monk4ever]

@@geekiepooh808 Most of my family members over 30 are single and happy. The ones who are married with kids and miserable. I feel right at home.

[@neonorange6545]

Dat music at the end is GOLD!!!

[@ishyameru6232]

As a 22 year old I'm annoyed with my age group, I have no idea how someone older wouldn't be annoyed with the age gap but then again I've had a "connection" with older women and made friends with retired vets and all types of characters

[@jymjams]

same here!! Genz

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

I'm 67, moving to SE Asia next year. Will likely marry a woman 50 years younger. I had an absolute blast in the US, retired at 45. I don't get why men are complaining. US women sleep around a lot. This is a good thing! Social media is filling the heads of males with crap. Make your own path. I could do whatever I wanted my whole adult life. I could take career risks, investment risks no married guy could. Not saying be stupid. The cool thing about solo is that it's all on you. No excuses. Worked hard in my career and loved it. You don't go to McDonald's for a healthy meal and you don't marry a US woman for a happy life.

[@ModelJames13]

You best be finding yourself a wife now while you have the chance. 😎

[@davidscott6901]

Bro LFA I need your help !! Gave my life to Christ and man ...next day I meet a 54 year old Scorpio glamour I'm 53 I said sexual comments to her from the beginning she's a Christian I pulled out my long blonde hair flirting with her and she did the same the chemistry was through the roof...but she's got a boyfriend ..that's ok women love me he's finished...problem is bro I've met a 24 year old egyptian glamour at the coffee shop..I live in Lakemba Sydney it's a 50 percent Muslim conservative suburb..so I know the egyptian girl will only be a fling..but oh man the sex !! My ex wife of 30 years a good good abusive Maori alchoholic thinks I'm immoral Don't know what to do ?

[@davidscott6901]

The Scorpio I could MARRY !! I'm in love ❤

[@RoaringJaguar]

Thank you! Great video as always 😊

[@arentol99]

Moved to SE Asia 20 yrs ago from US. Stunningly gorgeous women who want older men. Also earning USD and spending THB/PHP/MYR. Becoming an expat is the best decision I’ve ever made, both personally and financially.

[@JMGENTERPRISES]

Yeah, looking back, I probably should have settled down with one of my girlfriends back in my 20's. They were loyal, fun and beautiful. The options in my now late 30's are NO GO. I would rather just be single then have to settle for the options available now. I wish I had almost never experienced the 20 year old women I had as it has tainted the view of the older women that are available now. It's like driving a new Ferrari in your 20's, then having to be content with a used Honda Civic in your 30's. Same with the honeymoon stage of new relationships. Everything is hot and heavy when you first start out. Everyone is on their best behavior, then over time, it simmers down a lot. I have lots of married buddies who haven't had sex with their wives in over six months. What's spooky though, is most the young girlfriends I had in my 20's are shadows of their former self now. Most are very heavy, anti-sex, anti-men, bitter attitude etc. It's tough to say what the best direction to take and when to take it is. There are no guarantees.

[@luisnejez1232]

Your right last girl i dated was 24 (Im going to be 39 in 1 week ) and the maturity gap is real, that was the key factor of me not dating her anymore, its hard I dont want a single mom past her prime either... its a dilema.

[@Chevelle602]

I'm 36 and I can't imagine dating a 24 year old because I act more like a 50 year old. I don't want to go out and party or do anything but fish and camp and hunt and work on cars lol.

[@user-cf3wt8sj5w]

There's a lot of single moms in their prime too. Your dilemma isn't dating younger vs. older... It's finding a good decent woman regardless of age.

[@luisnejez1232]

@@user-cf3wt8sj5w yes its kindda hard, sadly I had to leave the contry I grew up in, and moved to Spain to start from 0 at 33, spanish women have been tainted by feminism and left woke BS. So Iv only dated eastern european women.

[@DavidCarnicero44]

@@luisnejez1232Spanish people are feminist, but you can still find some traditional ones. But I don’t see it getting better in the close future

[@AK-vs9nr]

Im 27 and dated a 20 year old.... that gap is already almost too big. Cant even think about it... i was a child at 20 too by the way. So i dont know what i was expecting.

[@ModelJames13]

Basically, if you didn't get married in your 20's you're screwed. 😎

[@Historian4real]

Yup chances are you won’t find wifey material.

[@georgesontag2192]

Even if you find a wife, she doesn't want to stay a wife long term. She wants other male attention in time. She will probably divorce.

[@natashadickson4819]

Every single day, older people marry. And some remarry after a partner dies or remarry after a divorce.

[@iiyyxxnn]

This isn't true at all (well maybe besides for you) I'm 25 and I look like I'm 16. Its all genetics, I just started to attract girls (mostly a lot of younger) but some more petite girls around my age have started to show some interest as well. I'm just getting started. I won't even look somewhat like a man until I'm in my 30s.

[@ModelJames13]

@@iiyyxxnn You don't get it. And you don't make sense. You're STILL in your 20's, the good time. But if you don't get married before your mid 30's at the latest you will see. Looking young won't help you when you're older. In the future women will get age prejudiced with you when they learn that you're 30+ or 40+. They're really hung up on age.

[@danieldigiuseppe7912]

Im 44. Im still in awesome shape and doing well in all areas. I wouldn't have a problem with dating girls my age. If they were attractive. Its hard to find a girl who takes care of herself. What in the fuck.

[@kiaadams104]

Factzzzz

[@SchemingGoldberg]

Why bother dating if you can't start a family with her? Anything above 35 is geriatric pregnancy.

[@danieldigiuseppe7912]

​@SchemingGoldberg Because I'm still working my ass off. And having a kid at my age. And with the amount of time I spend working. Would be a disaster. I was willing to have kids when I was younger. These days it's about survival.

[@Billy-bc8pk]

Yeah I've noticed the same -- they always try to blame ED on the man and his hang-ups, but the reality is that for middle-aged men, it is simply that women who are middle-age are simply not attractive. Even the ones who do take care of themselves are still pretty "meh". It's extremely rare to find a woman in her 40s who is actually attractive.

[@Dr.Sharron]

​@@SchemingGoldberg???

[@pre1980cars]

It works best if the woman is 7 to 10 years younger than the man

[@ModelJames13]

It works best if they're 20+ years younger. 😎

[@catherineball7584]

Statistically, marriages fail after a 5 Yr age gap either way.

[@levismirnoff5450]

7 almost 8 years difference here. I am turning 30 this week. Previously married and divorced from exactly my age, already have a son from that relationship. I would not recommend to have children in the early 20s as a man.

[@iiyyxxnn]

​@@ModelJames13💀

[@wowzersfyi]

science says other wise bud, the bigger the age gap the more chances of divorce, stop being delusional, the redpil is feeding into your fantasies well sadly it aint true

[@StrongBodyandMind33]

It also comes from the idea that it was like this for thousands of years. It seems like a new concept when in reality there is nothing new under the sun.

[@porchiajohnson1441]

It was like that because the girls werent able to choose. They were bartered off by their fathers to the most financially advantageous man. Its seen now when women have a choice to select their own mates they choose an average of 3 years older only because no one actually wants to have sex with the 👴

[@JMGENTERPRISES]

It's strange getting older as I do not feel older. I am 40 now but feel like I am 25. My father is 77 and still feels like he's 30. I don't know if this is a blessing or a curse! Lol

[@ModelJames13]

It's both. Feel the same, and fortunately look mostly how I feel. But with age prejudiced women I can't do much with it. 😎

[@DagnirRen]

I never thought I’d be watching advice videos made by Ben Afflec 😂

[@sponkmcdonk3898]

Huh? Walmart Ben

[@BWater-yq3jx]

And you still haven't, lol.

[@MX-CO]

I see it. The problem or difficulty with taking his advice, Not that he is wrong, I think he is an intelligent guy, but that he sees life through his lense, which is likely very different than most watching. He is a Chad. A very Good looking guy that has women throw themselves at him, many of us watching don't have that.

[@OSTARAEB4]

Even though I prefer men, I like your channel. As difficult as it is for you gents seeking a woman or a suitable wife, my pool is even more limited. Many guys I just don’t find appealing and I think I’m at an age where I don’t know if I really care anymore. My fear is the realization I’m going to probably be alone the rest of my life and the loneliness of being alone and immediate family long gone is truly scary. I fear needing care despite I can attend to myself completely. However, I now see real elderly people and see my future. Strange how you become invisible to others as you get old. Enjoy your beauty and taking care of yourselves because decades fly by.

[@jameserickson25]

I think if you really like and love yourself, you will rarely feel lonely - relationship or not. You wrote a very good comment. Love and peace.

[@gcode305]

As a 36 year old engaged to a 22 year old elementary teacher and both have no kids I prefer that than a wall hitter

[@ModelJames13]

You done good. You're lucky you found one that isn't age prejudiced. 😎

[@gcode305]

@@ModelJames13 still look like I’m in my 20’s but wisdom as a man in his prime along with a career a purpose with no kids so dating women 20s is my only preference. I don’t look twice at women in their 30 that set in their ways.

[@ModelJames13]

@@gcode305 Same for me, but when the women learn my age they get age prejudiced on me and cancel dates. 😎

[@bella-op2tt]

@@ModelJames13 ironic how you are calling young women age prejudiced for not wanting to date old men while at the same time you are being age prejudiced yourself. But of course that is something 'different' right?😂😂

[@ModelJames13]

@@bella-op2tt Age prejudiced women are women that accept dates from men they find attractive but then cancel on them solely based on age. Women that don't date certain men because they think they look old isn't prejudice it's preference. Women like me until they learn my age, that's prejudice. If women didn't like me from the start because they thought I looked old that would just be their preference. Them not following through on mutual attraction is the issue.

[@gatienlaurol5793]

I think the ideal scenario for marriage if when you marry a “first love”. Someone you basically had your first romantic experiences with and decide to marry young (21-24) and grow up together.

[@ModelJames13]

Yup, only those people that live a charmed life end up so fortunate. 😎

[@DBrown-vg1fi]

This is good for men with sexual discipline who don’t need to sow wild oats before they can settle down

[@HCforLife1]

Yup. The rest of us are screwed

[@PSAqi6kh]

Exactly!

[@HomeGrownPyro1]

Not all the time though because as some time passes and are well past their prime (or midlife crisis as some call it), they hit a phase where they wonder what it would be like to be with another man… Then if they give in to the temptation, that’s when you see those older women partying with college students and banging their kids friends and everyone who gives them the time of day

[@user-hv3ln3rk8i]

Love your mindset and eloquence 🎉❤thank you

[@annise77]

With such a perspective/point of view, you are a real unicorn, I must admit...

[@Billy-bc8pk]

To be honest, it's what most men recognise or have recognised for a while. The only older men who skirt chase young women are the Chad/Tyrones who never grew up. Any man with a decent head on his shoulders knows that everything mentioned in the video above is 100% fact and usually not worth the hassle unless you want hassle in your life. I would never date a woman in her 20s, as we would have nothing in common. Interests, goals, ambitions, and life experiences would all be completely antipodes to one another. Any man worth his salt recognises this, but then he's also stuck with facing the problem where women his age he either does not find very attractive or she has way too baggage or she's incapable of providing him with a family.

[@goonies80s98]

I see my writing on the wall as a 21 year old. Never been in a relationship, been going to gym daily for coming up on two years, and never had a desire to be in a relationship despite receiving it attention from females.

[@jong8876]

As always lfa great video

[@silentwalk1768]

Great t video thanks a lot had a few laughs on the compar isons😂😂

[@jonathansledge5790]

Interesting talk. This is another side of it. You can see it from both sides. I put my time and energy into a medical career. I'm still exploring life so I'm not the boring type older guy. Plus my friends know I'm a good dude. I can tell them. You know me. I have never beat abused or ran through women. I'll take care of her. It's a different focus.

[@raidaru]

35yo , if I ever get married that will be a church girl, in no shape or form I'l get a wife that doesn't fear God!

[@OM-pu9yi]

the key is to always be updated, otherwise you are outdated

[@Sparkyzachchannel.]

Dudes dropping facts

[@theguynextdoor4978]

I'm 40, and the women I work with who are students in their early 20s. I literally have nothing in common with them. They enjoy musical artists who's not really artists, they don't have the same nostalgic memories etc. We can't have much of a conversation, because we're at different stages in life. Large age gap relationships can work on some occasions. But mostly they will fail.

[@MathewMara]

This is refreshing, im used to hearing guys in the "manosphere" talk about how men are basically immortal and women age out fast. That older men have no issue finding young wives because they have so much value and experience. Like you said, when you're in you're mid 30s you can't relate to those 21 year olds, and any women whos in her late 20s and is perfect wife material will have been wifed up already. Im 27 and broke up with my girlfriend of 4 years because she wasnt good enough for me. Fast forward one year and i found an adorable 23 year old chick, absolute wife material, mature for her age, she loves me more than anything in this world, makes me laugh everyday, and shes going to make great money after nursing school. After hearing testimonies from men your age, im not letting this one go.

[@sterlinga8307]

Most men just don't have their lives put together yet in their 20s anymore... society is not built for that with mass migration keeping down wages and raising housing costs, along with gov spending causing inflation. Especially if you go to college, you are likely in debt and has no savings at 25. So, it is very hard to settle down for a serious relationship when you are broke. The thing they don't tell you is you have to get it all sorted including finding the right girl as soon as you can in your late 20's to in your 30's. The right girl is also not the prettiest but the one who would build a life with you.

[@MathewMara]

@@sterlinga8307 yeah it's hard out there. I only make about $50k a year, but I have very little debt so I make it work. My girl will make way more than I do once she's a nurse but I'm cool with it lol.

[@waifreviews]

Make sure she's what you think she is. Nurses are up there high on the list of bad careers for cheating women and promiscuity.

[@ml0270]

A nurse? oof, RUNNNNN!!!

[@Billy-bc8pk]

As ml0270 said, you need to understand what you're getting into if your wife is going to be a nurse and she's attractive. It's one of the top jobs women have that results in them stepping outside of the relationship, mostly because they're around a lot of doctors who they fancy, or patients who they may sometimes find to be attractive. Not saying your girl will be that way, but... the numbers absolutely do not lie.

[@Michael-yd5ry]

62 with a 24 year old girlfriend.I can't stop smiling.She is amazed I can keep up with her.

[@guillermoc9957]

Man you can allways try to find a young traditional woman outside. Far away from all this modern bs.

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

Exactly. Moving to SE Asia next year.

[@Billy-bc8pk]

@@d.s.8607 This is extremely important. Too many Western men have been taught to be "colour blind", but that's not a reasonable nor responsible way to go about life.

[@levismirnoff5450]

@@d.s.8607 This is true, but I find it is mainly because if you marry a non-Caucasian person your son at least will be limited to that choice because his market value is going to be very limited most likely.

[@wowzersfyi]

the way you old males talk abt young women as if they would take you 40 year old already hit the wall ass is crazy, women dont like old males, white women still will date old sometimes but asian? nah there, youve hit the wall at 30 for women and 32 for men

[@anthonyroberts6839]

This guy speaks the truth I my self, at 6'4 in very good shape at 39, all I attract are 22 to 24 year olds, never do attract women my age for some reason, could some one tell me why.

[@levismirnoff5450]

For the love of God take what you can among them, there are intelligent younger women. You Americans with your obsession of maturity are retarded. Look at your divorce rate, it is people who divorce not ages.

[@ModelJames13]

Same with me, but the cruel joke is they won't date me once they learn my age because they are too age prejudiced. 😎

[@mrenae6798]

We're the same age. If you look your age then your female peers probably assume you're taken or have multiple situations going on, or "baggage." Some probably assume that because your height and body type are sought after, that you have many women to choose from, so older women eliminate themselves off the bat, and often assume you'd choose younger anyway. Older women often have been there done that and don't have the desire or will to compete like some younger women do. Younger women may be impressed by your height and body type, and also may gravitate towards you if they have father issues and see you (subconsciously) as a way to fill that void.

[@anthonyroberts6839]

@@mrenae6798 wow, thank you for your answer, that does make a lot of since, any advice to me how I can attract lady my age.

[@ModelJames13]

@@anthonyroberts6839 Why do you want to? 😎

[@Games.Gadgets.Sports]

Married a second time after my wife passed young and shes 11 yrs younger. Was blessed to have a awesome marriage with her going on 5 yrs strong almost literally zero arguments. Im now 39 shes 28 met when i was 34 she was 23

[@aprilwashington3150]

Please take care of your health so that she's not 43 changing a 54 yr-old man's depends and dealing with your ED problems.

[@Games.Gadgets.Sports]

@@aprilwashington3150 lol sure thing. Its not like its a 20 year age gap

[@George10s]

LFA you’re right but also don’t just settle for less out of fear.

[@brianmeen2158]

Yeah you gotta find a happy medium and that’s difficult

[@AlphonsoWilliams-ji7kx]

It's not just good for hava family but great overall. Older woman more stubborn, more used more damaged due to more time on earth.

[@makingmadmoves7643]

Good content

[@stephens4175]

52 here and never have been or looking for marriage, but 30's is what I would go for providing certain things work out, but not looking either , if it happens it happens. and I agree with a lot of what you say here, I've noticed these things and keep aware of them.

[@dennisrobinson8008]

His view of the ages is about right

[@davidryan4948]

Most of the good women get taken by either their high school sweetheart, college sweetheart, or from a fairly large social circle soon after college. More women go to college than men, so if you are a guy that doesn’t go to college and didn’t keep a large social circle from high school it could likely be hard for you finding dates.

[@oranges557]

You dont have to be in college. You just have talk to girls who are in college. Do you they are like "oh im in college and youre not so i cant date you"? Haha

[@davidryan4948]

@@oranges557 but it’s a lot harder to find them if you don’t go

[@oranges557]

@@davidryan4948 you literally just have to speak to girls at a college campus lol

[@davidryan4948]

@@oranges557 you don’t get it!

[@oranges557]

@@davidryan4948 what? You just regularly speak to girls at campus its a numbers game. If you look decent, some of you will absolutely give you their number. Collefe girls dont just exclusively date college guys. I know a bunch of guys like that

[@TerraPirata]

Looking for a good 25 to 28 year old with no kids and wife material? PASSPORT, no other option.

[@nealmccoy6176]

True, although having been a PP bro myself 2014-2018, I can say things have changed drastically in the last 6 years. Social media is rotting women's brains worldwide. But yeah, it is still better than anything we have in the states.

[@dreday3113]

FACTS

[@galiapetrova45]

Better investigate cons of this approach 😂

[@m.akbart3840]

Well put.

[@jameslane9267]

I’ve never met a female below the age of 25 who genuinely would want to be with a 32+ year old man. When they say “I like older men” they mean no more than 5 years older

[@Historian4real]

I would say 5-7 years. 7 years at max.

[@The_torero]

Exactly. Old men delude themselves though.

[@jameslane9267]

@@The_torero crazy. I’m 32 years old, and I would never try to hit on college girls or something like that. I did 3-5 years ago when I was in my late twenties, but once 30+ hit it was 25 and older only for me

[@cougsjohnson1]

Funny you say that because I made a rule a long time ago, that I would not seriously date someone under 25 for a long-term relationship. I've found a huge noticeable difference in the 18-24 yo Girls.

[@jameslane9267]

@@cougsjohnson1 when I was 28, I was dating a 22 year old girl. While we were out one night, I heard her whisper to her friend something to the tune of “he’s too old” I then confronted her on it and said “did you just call me old?” To which she replied “Yes” left the bar and never talked to another woman under 25 since

[@thomastrefz]

This is totally true. I got married at 38 and my wife is only 5 days older then me. The good thing is my wife is from Thailand and looks 10 years younger for her age. She was never married and had no kids. We have been married 3 years now. I tried dating girls in their 20s but could tell a big difference in maturity. I have a single guy friend who is 40 and is now considering going over seas to find a wife since the chances of finding a girl roughly the same age without kids is a lot higher in the Philippines or Thailand VS the US.

[@mdcmdc1]

36 & in good shape physically. Money decent but still not loaded yet, working on it. Relationships I'm struggling in that I had a long relationahip and kids that ended in divorce. That ended about 3 yrs ago. Since then my longest relationship is 12m (she was great looking but brought chaos not peace lol) so I struggle to find someone who is appealing but also brings peace to my life. You learn what you can and can't deal with. In a few years I really could be top 5% so reluctant to get in a relationahip again unless its the right girl. Plus the way it is now, there is always other options. Maybe I'm just living out my youth for a while, having diff women, and I will settle again in the future. I guess my past makes me cautious to commit. As much as I wanted it to work with my last gf she was too much to deal with. We had some good times, but in reality I know she wasn't right for me.

[@thecowboy9698]

As a man over the age of 30, this is good info.

[@Edgeofdavid]

Perfectly said LFA. I'm 40 and yea girls that are 19-22 that I go out with, do so because they view me as an attractive older guy, a kink in some way. Not as a potential long term partner (and no they don't want money for any goofy simp reading this). It's a big change from when I was 33 and a 24 year old girl actually wanted commitment etc. I would tell any guy, when your 28-36 get serious about finding someone if you want a family. If you age well, you'll become an attractive man and can get that 22-26 year old girl in a relationship. Otherwise, it does get harder as you start getting over 38-39

[@ModelJames13]

The age prejudice comes on strong at 35+. 😎

[@inductionsymphonytrd]

Can you do a video on your opinion of god , and divine timing . Thanks for all your content

[@rogersnick17]

Thanks man

[@andonisvatougios1734]

Cool as a weeded up John Wayne talking cat wearing those shades and being so informaTIV.

[@bvhia]

Good points. You can biologically have a kid as an older man, but its difficult to find an actual wifey as you get older cause you might be okay but the girls just get crazier

[@Billy-bc8pk]

Also it's super weird as an older man trying to wife up someone who is young enough to be your daughter.

[@HCforLife1]

​@@Billy-bc8pkto be fair it's stigmatized only in the west. Nothing wrong about this. All people are consent adults. You are looking for love and to start a family. And yet - this is hated while hookup culture is praised. You really bought what they sold to you

[@Billy-bc8pk]

@@HCforLife1 Nope, it's weird because there is an existential disconnect. Someone young eough to be your daughter is still learning things you've already mastered several decades ago. So you end up having to treat her like a child in many regards. If you're okay with that kind of Oedipus relationship, then that's fine, but there is no way I could ever be in a relationship with someone that much younger than myself, because it means we are not partners, it means I am her surrogate parent.

[@tedknight1676]

LFA you just described all western women, hey where's your cold beer?

[@scottwallacejr]

legend

[@renegade2853]

Good video

[@TheJRZAble]

The only way to find a keeper is if you luck out and find a good one in their early 20's, and to find one that's older she is either going to be a widow and you have to deal with their grief over the loss of her ex (Understandably) and you'll always be second in her heart... or she was cheated on / dropped but she isn't jaded and doesn't blame all men for the actions of one (Very rare).

[@youxanyou]

Very well said. Good women are taken by their mid-rare late 20s. By dudes at max 5-6 years older. If you pass mid-30s, you have to do quite well in appearance and money wise, to attract young women that are sort of wife material. The older you get, the more you have to deal with leftovers with luggage. And 10 years gap is no joke in mentality nowadays, different generations. I had an 11 year age gap relationship, and although both tried, didn't work. Tried dating at early 40s, what is available, unless you are super lucky, just doesn't worth it. To young men, try to sort out that part of your life sooner than later.

[@y_yy_2844]

Another possible thing with a really young woman's family is the suspicion... a decade and a half and you didn't get married before? Even engaged? Many families aren't like this but with a more conservative, traditional family she'll have to deal with a lot of questions. Also need to think about if they intend to pass on property, a business, etc. This is why a son in law of similar age to the daughter is so valued because it's someone who can "grow up" within their family as an adult and be primed to take over control of these as an inheritance. And you're not like that because you spent your adult life away from them. So your main option is to either deal with this as best you ca, or deal with a girl from a single parent family/blended family where this isn't as noticed or cared about. Which brings up its own issues too.

[@pdpc1013]

Very honest point of view. True points. However, generalizing is not what makes up outcomes in real life. Real life outcomes are based on cause and effect, derived by specific individual actions and purpose, that when performed well and with the help of God, will allow the aimed outcome. Or at least something very close to it.

[@fideldisalvo]

Fuck the future is terrifying🤣 fuck it

[@kingsleyvoecador5062]

Rather catch them when they are 24 -25 they are in a declining phase at that point 👀

[@sonicboom2723]

New subscriber .

[@Sparkyzachchannel.]

Agreed my friend is 24 dude already has kids he told me never have kids I still hangout a lot with him and he’s right it’s hell

[@primalstudies]

I personally think that a 5-10 year age gap is a good range.

[@jamesg1974a]

This is true, but any bigger than that becomes a problem. I did it. I know plenty of others who did and it is a much more challenging road.

[@primalstudies]

@@jamesg1974a agreed

[@fauxbro1983]

I vaguely remember a statement where a 7 yr age gap between the man and woman have the lowest rates of divorce

[@primalstudies]

@@fauxbro1983 yea I’ve seen a few studies that point toward this age gap having favorable outcomes

[@brianmeen2158]

So a 12 year old boy could date a 2 year old? I’m kidding 🤣🤣

[@riverbankfisher]

I can't entirely agree with the notion that "ripped abs" would be a prerequisite quality for any man in his 30s who is attracted to younger women. Brother, I had "ripped abs" and bench-pressed sets of 8 at 225 pounds for years during my twenties, yet I could not get laid to save my life because I lacked confidence, the charm, or the spontaneous humor that most women of all ages find attractive before they even notice a man's build, looks or net worth. Now older, wiser, and a divorced father who is still attracted to women in their twenties, I learned over time that a man's personality trumps all other qualities, including looks and apparent wealth, in the eyes of most women even in the twenties age group. Suffice it to say I am making up for lost time, and having the time of my life. Mileage varies, and I only wish I knew then what I know now.

[@Ril014]

Are you still ripped tho?

[@EE12CSVT]

I'm 51. The only thing I've noticed that works is that either you tolerate getting manipulated and used by her, or you have to manipulate her back. No manipulation, no anything. And I'm very, very charming and confident, because professionaly I have to be. But I don't simp or manipulate.and they find they can't manipulate me 😏

[@sidgoyari6931]

You're right, man.

[@cougsjohnson1]

My last Serious Relationship was with a 24yo and I was 37. It was amazing while it lasted. I made some mistakes and take full responsibility for my part of it ending. However, I really learned a lot from it and actually the age gap had little to do with it not working out in the end.

[@ModelJames13]

Age gaps are almost never an issue on the man's end. It's always a problem on the woman's end, because women take issue with everything. 😎

[@wb2499]

What’s up brothers 😎

[@martinsvensson6884]

I think its much about what both want with their life at their respective current stages that to largest degree will decide if the age gap will work or not. Somewhat regardless of the age gap itself. If youre older I think its wiser to go with women around their 30's though instead of early 20's. More and more of them dont have kids either nowadays. Maybe you could say they must be the "lower quality" women then. But is the "quality" of most men these days so damn high then? Feels like we all have been messed up to various degrees.

[@levismirnoff5450]

The women have gotten the jobs of the men and hypergamy demands them to now seek better males because they see themselves as better than before. While offering less.

[@Santavibes33]

I am a 37 years old dating a 22 years old girl in Brazil for 1 year and 3 months, and it’s working very good. But I agree what you said. it’s working for me because my gf is very mature for her age. I am from a party city in Brazil so I was always with this dilemma, always hooking up with very young girls that just want to party so I didn’t want that. or getting some older girls that had to many guys before, and girls that I know from my adolescence and childhood who were desperate to have kids and I also don’t want that. 😂

[@bridgettebianca2318]

The world is toxic period! Ages 20-100🤦🏼‍♀️… Im good with being single… no stress, drama free🎉

[@briant5135]

You probably have talked about this already but could you talk about finding peace as we get older in the event we may die alone without ever getting married and no kids? Thanks.

[@Billy-bc8pk]

I'm going to be absolutely frank with you mate... there is no peace. You have to strive to reconcile the fact that you're not upholding the essentialism of your life: you're not siring an heir, and you're expanding your lineage. It's a harsh and uncompromising fact of life for some of us, but also something you have to consistently remind yourself to not let it get you down by occupying your time and your mind with hobbies. However, there will never truly be peace knowing you didn't fulfill your duty as a man.

[@SchurkemitGurke]

Im fine with 21 y. old Girls. Im 31 now