After seven years of dating men her age, 38-year-old Hayli Hooper has decided to focus on younger men instead. She explained that men her age don’t seem interested in fun and often bring too much emotional baggage from past relationships.
“All they want is a stepmom for their kids,” Hayli said. She also finds them judgmental and boring, adding, “I don’t think they’re too keen on me either.”
That’s when she started noticing younger men showing interest in her. Hayli insists she doesn’t actively look for them, but they keep approaching her, and she ends up dating them. “Maybe it’s the energy I give off,” she said.
She recalled how a 21-year-old saved up all his money just to take her to dinner. She admitted that while she enjoys dating younger men, she still faces a lot of judgment for it.
“It’s so common for older men to date younger women and get praised for it, but no one talks about women who do the same,” Hayli pointed out. She believes that many women hit their peak later in life, and men their age aren’t interested.
Luckily, she has a group of friends who feel the same way. They openly discuss their dating experiences and even introduce each other to potential partners. “These guys love it,” she said.
However, she admitted that this lifestyle hasn’t helped her find a serious relationship. The biggest issue? “Younger men are usually broke, so it’s harder to take things further.”
Still, she enjoys how much effort they put into relationships. “They really try hard, and they’re open to new things, which I admire,” she added.
If she ever looks for something serious, she will be very selective. “I won’t settle just for the sake of it. The person has to agree with everything I do,” she said.
For now, she’s happy dating younger men and having fun.