After one reader’s letter to Dr. Sherry received an overwhelmingly divided response, we asked you to reveal why you’re for or against dating a PYT. Here’s what you had to say!
“Yes I have [dated a younger man] and it started off good but ended up in a disaster. I don’t think I will ever do it again.” – Lawana
“Yes, I actually would prefer guys around my own age, but for years I’ve been dating guys younger — some just a few years, and others many years younger. But, I don’t classify myself as a cougar because they approached me! If their mature enough to handle it, well, ya’ll know the rest.” – Cora
“Yes I do! My friend is 27 and I’ve been seeing him since he was 23. He came on to me! I’m 40 something.” – Carol
“Cougar and proud of it! Go for it! The sex will makeup for the age difference and you can always pay them to go away!” – Laurel
“I prefer older as well, but only younger ones approach me.” – Dawanda
“Yes I have, but the daunting question becomes, ‘How old is your Mama?’ No matter how cute he is, it’s not cute when you are older than his mother. I’m just saying.” – Leslie
“Be with someone you love — that’s it. The spirit has no age. All these rules and regulations some of you impose on yourselves are what makes you unhappy.” – Chérie
“I’ve always attracted younger men and it was fun, but it was never serious. I married older when the time came. The younger men I knew were jealous and insecure, believe it not.” – Tanya
“This two shall past! You’ll get tired of making baby bottles and changing diapers every night. Cougars serve and protect. You better leave that damn job for the police! (smelling like Similac).”— Amandra
“I am 100 percent cougar. I only attract younger men. I am 44-years-old, my man is 31-years-old and he definitely holds it down! We have been together four years and we’re getting married. Men my age have their set ways and don’t like change or fun!” – Maribel
“I’ve been dating younger men since I was 25. Younger men are more adventurous and willing to try something new. Older men are too stuck in their ways and boring!” – Jacqueline
“Yes it sucks, it’s like raising another child.” — Dianne
“I don’t get it, my son is 22 and he better not bring someone my age, 38, to my house. Older women have too many issues to deal with.” — Keke
“Can you say mommy issues? Good luck with that! I say older.” – Theresia
“Both younger and older men can be a challenge. Some of the older ones try to be your dad and the younger ones want you to be their mom. I have one dad and one son. I don’t need the others right now.” — Erika
“I always attract younger men. I take it as a compliment. I like dating men of all ages, as long as he’s respectful, honest and not frugal.” – Kerry-Ann
“Yes, he was 35 and I was 41. I was totally opposed to it at first, but from day one, he came correct like a real mature man. More mature than his friends in there 40s. Best boyfriend I ever had!” – Tammy
“I’ve seen younger men that I would like to date, but then they speak and my head hurts.” — Donette
