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Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is it a good idea to date a man half your age? One woman says it changed her life
Love doesn't always come in ways we would expect, or society would approve. Many of us wouldn't even dare to look at a much younger man as a prospective dating material, forget about pursuing him. For British fashion editor Charlotte Anne Fidler , falling for a man 25 years younger wasn't part of the plan, but it turned out to be the most freeing decision of her life. In a candid reflection, Fidler wrote for Telegraph, sharing her unconventional story of dating a 'stupidly good looking" guy with whom she also found a soul connect. She narrated how being with him makes the "whirring around in my head goes still.' After discovering her husband had been having an affair for six years, her world came crashing down. 'I loved all that we'd built together with our family; I couldn't bear the idea of losing him,' she wrote in a recent piece for The Telegraph. After the split, her husband remarried and moved on, leaving Fidler to explore the dating world once again. After registering herself on dating sites, her first few dates were 'fine', mostly polite dinners and divorced dad small talk. But something was missing. 'I didn't want to swap stories about divorce and children. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo I wanted something different,' she wrote. When her friends encouraged her to adjust her dating app settings to include younger men, the results were instant, and exciting. One incredible date turned into more. She found herself feeling desired again. Admiring a much younger men, drew criticism from her neighbors and her elder daughter, who is just 10 years younger to her new beau, but Fidler is undeterred. 'My youngest daughter thought he was fun, but my eldest was initially hostile,' she wrote. 'My eldest is only 10 years younger than him and that made her uncomfortable. Now my youngest says I should be looking for someone older, to be a father figure for them. I've told her, you have your own dad for that.' Things to consider before dating a younger man Priorities : Age-gap relationships come with their own unique dynamics. Different life stages can lead to mismatched priorities. while one person may be inclined towards stability or parenting, the other may be pursuing career goals or new adventures. Also, societal judgment can impact a bond, even if it is subtle. Partners may also differ in terms of the family dynamics but when both partners are aligned on what they want, and choose the relationship anyway, something beautiful can grow from it. Energy levels : Such relationships can involve differences in energy and lifestyle preferences. One partner might enjoy a more active or adventurous lifestyle, while the other might prefer quieter, more laid-back activities. It's important to find a balance and respect each other's pace to maintain harmony. Expectation : In relationships with significant age differences, communication styles and expectations may vary due to life experience. Younger partners might still be navigating their career or personal growth , while older partners may already have established careers and a clearer sense of their life goals. Clear, open communication about these differences is essential to avoid misunderstandings and keep the relationship strong. Relationship Repair: Avoid These Common Communication Mistakes Future-Proof Your Child with AI Skills | Limited Early Bird Seats – 33% OFF! | WhatsApp: 9560500838
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Woman says her love affair with a ‘stupidly good looking' man 25 years younger than her is life-changing
This woman is having an affair with a man 25 years younger than her — and she's soaking in every amazing minute of it. British fashion magazine editor, Charlotte Anne Fidler recently wrote about her hunky lover for the Telegraph in which she fawned over her beau who she describes as being 'stupidly good looking.' On paper, Fidler seemed to have the picture-perfect life — thriving career, husband and two daughters. Yet, when she found out her husband was having an affair — for six years — she said she was blindsided. 'I loved all that we'd built together with our family; I couldn't bear the idea of losing him,' she wrote in the article. After finalizing their divorce, her ex-husband remarried quickly, and 'we now have a decent working relationship.' Fidler distracted herself from her heartache by building her own skincare company for teens called Spots & Stripes. After some time, she eventually felt ready to date again and went on 'fine' dates with men — but soon realized she didn't want to 'swap stories about divorce and children. I wanted something different.' 'With a friend egging me on, I switched my dating age range to 27-39, and the pictures immediately looked so much better,' she explained. She realized that when you stop looking for 'the one' — things get way more exciting and liberating. It was in that moment that she met her current beau. After an incredible date, Fidler realized how this new guy made her feel: desired. 'I didn't question why he'd want an older woman. I couldn't doubt our chemistry.' The two continued to date and eventually slept together. 'Of course, sometimes, I do think, 'God, I hope my stomach doesn't look bad from this angle,' Or wish I still had my 30-something breasts. But I try not to let those thoughts creep in,' she told the outlet. And Fidler doesn't consider herself a cougar nor does she lean in to any of those stereotypes when an older woman dates a younger guy. When she's with him, she said, 'everything that's normally whirring around in my head goes still.' As expected, Fidler has faced some criticism from neighbors — and even her daughter — about her relationship with a younger man. 'My youngest daughter thought he was fun, but my eldest was initially hostile.' 'My eldest is only 10 years younger than him and that made her uncomfortable. Now my youngest says I should be looking for someone older, to be a father figure for them. I've told her, you have your own dad for that,' Fidler wrote. When asked if the couple will get married, Fidler replies that they're 'just enjoying it – not making plans.' 'This relationship has helped me let go of fear. I just made the leap and opened myself up to whatever might happen.' Fidler's admiration for a younger man isn't anything new. A study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) revealed that women are just as attracted to younger partners as men. Researchers analyzed 4,500 blind dates of people seeking a serious partner. 'After a blind date, participants were slightly more attracted to younger partners, and this trend was equally true for men and women,' study lead author Paul Eastwick, a professor of psychology at the University of California, said to SWNS. 'This preference for youth among women will be shocking to many people, because in mixed-gender couples, men tend to be older than women,' Eastwick said. Plus, women generally say they prefer older partners. 'But women's preferences on the dates themselves revealed something else entirely.'
News.com.au
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
52yo dating ‘stupidly good looking' man 25 years younger cops hate
A fiftysomething divorcee who is dating a man 25 years her junior after her marriage fell apart when she discovered her husband's 'six-year affair' has opened up about backlash her new romance receives. Charlotte Anne Fidler, 52, was married for 17 years when she discovered her husband was having a long-term affair with another woman. The career-driven British journalist, who travelled the world working for glossy magazines, said she was 'blindsided' by the break-up – and blamed her gruelling work schedule for the 'widening chasm' that had formed between them. For several years, Ms Fidler struggled to move on, but after her ex remarried she decided to get back on the horse. After several dates that she described as 'fine', she soon realised she didn't want to 'swap stories about divorce and children'. On a quest for 'something different' with her love life, she switched the age range on her dating to 27-39, and after a fling with a man in his 30s, she matched with V – a 27-year-old Romanian vet. The pair have been together for four years now, but after Ms Fidler penned a piece about 'turning things around at a particularly tough time and finding love in an unexpected place' for The Telegraph, she said she wasn't prepared for the onslaught of criticism online. 'I didn't quite realise the impact that it might have – or the over 1300 mostly negative, mostly written by men, comments that it would generate,' Ms Fidler explained in an Instagram post recently. She went on to explain that the negative reaction made her realise that her 104,000 followers were all 'incredibly supportive' of their relationship, but that she was 'quite buffered' from critics. 'Perhaps that's given me an unrealistic idea of what a wider audience would think about me talking about this unconventional relationship,' she said. 'Some even suggest the Vet is only with me for a visa (he already has one) or my money (I don't have much!). And worse!' Many leapt to Ms Fidler's defence, stating there was a double standard when it came to older women dating younger men. 'I think it's so ridiculous that people have strong opinions about relationships where the woman is older. Who decided that the man always has to be older? So many men date much younger women without anyone raising an eyebrow,' one wrote. 'What's the big deal …? How many men have relationships or marry far younger women, take Mick Jagger as one example of many. Why is it acceptable for an 80 year old man to go out with a woman 40 or 50 years younger, any yet there's some kind of uproar if a woman is even slightly older than the guy? I really don't get it,' another agreed. As one declared: 'You are beautiful intelligent and inspiring and why should you not date a hot younger man? Nobody bats an eyelid when men do it!' Ms Fidler explained the reason she and V 'work' is because she's not trying to force him into anything. 'Some people said it wouldn't last (not to my face, tho'!). But, somehow it has – because there is something about the way we both live our lives that fits and makes us happy,' she wrote in a previous Instagram post. 'Perhaps because he's a free spirit that doesn't want to be pinned down or plan anything. And my life is so full that I have no desire – or time – to do that to him. 'And we both like our space. No desire to be together all the time. But when we are together, it's magical (exactly because we're NOT together all the time!).' Ms Fidler also detailed her sex life with the 'stupidly good looking' man 25 years younger, describing it as 'life-changing'.
New York Post
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Woman says her love affair with a ‘stupidly good looking' man 25 years younger than her is life-changing
This woman is having an affair with a man 25 years younger than her — and she's soaking in every amazing minute of it. British fashion magazine editor, Charlotte Anne Fidler recently wrote about her hunky lover for the Telegraph in which she fawned over her beau who she describes as being 'stupidly good looking.' On paper, Fidler seemed to have the picture-perfect life — thriving career, husband and two daughters. Yet, when she found out her husband was having an affair — for six years — she said she was blindsided. 'I loved all that we'd built together with our family; I couldn't bear the idea of losing him,' she wrote in the article. After finalizing their divorce, her ex-husband remarried quickly, and 'we now have a decent working relationship.' Fidler distracted herself from her heartache by building her own skincare company for teens called Spots & Stripes. After some time, she eventually felt ready to date again and went on 'fine' dates with men — but soon realized she didn't want to 'swap stories about divorce and children. I wanted something different.' 'With a friend egging me on, I switched my dating age range to 27-39, and the pictures immediately looked so much better,' she explained. She realized that when you stop looking for 'the one' — things get way more exciting and liberating. It was in that moment that she met her current beau. After an incredible date, Fidler realized how this new guy made her feel: desired. 'I didn't question why he'd want an older woman. I couldn't doubt our chemistry.' Fidler is as happy as can be dating her younger man. The two continued to date and eventually slept together. 'Of course, sometimes, I do think, 'God, I hope my stomach doesn't look bad from this angle,' Or wish I still had my 30-something breasts. But I try not to let those thoughts creep in,' she told the outlet. And Fidler doesn't consider herself a cougar nor does she lean in to any of those stereotypes when an older woman dates a younger guy. When she's with him, she said, 'everything that's normally whirring around in my head goes still.' As expected, Fidler has faced some criticism from neighbors — and even her daughter — about her relationship with a younger man. When she's with him, she said, 'everything that's normally whirring around in my head goes still.' Charlotte-Anne Fidle/Instagram 'My youngest daughter thought he was fun, but my eldest was initially hostile.' 'My eldest is only 10 years younger than him and that made her uncomfortable. Now my youngest says I should be looking for someone older, to be a father figure for them. I've told her, you have your own dad for that,' Fidler wrote. When asked if the couple will get married, Fidler replies that they're 'just enjoying it – not making plans.' 'This relationship has helped me let go of fear. I just made the leap and opened myself up to whatever might happen.' Fidler's admiration for a younger man isn't anything new. A study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) revealed that women are just as attracted to younger partners as men. Researchers analyzed 4,500 blind dates of people seeking a serious partner. 'After a blind date, participants were slightly more attracted to younger partners, and this trend was equally true for men and women,' study lead author Paul Eastwick, a professor of psychology at the University of California, said to SWNS. 'This preference for youth among women will be shocking to many people, because in mixed-gender couples, men tend to be older than women,' Eastwick said. Plus, women generally say they prefer older partners. 'But women's preferences on the dates themselves revealed something else entirely.'
