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ESSENCE Poll: How Do You Feel About Dating Younger Men?

Would you follow in Mariah Carey, Tina Turner and JLo's footsteps?
How Do You Feel About Dating Younger Men?
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By Yolanda Sangweni · Updated October 28, 2020
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Sometimes, an Instagram meme comes along so funny and kinda thought-provoking it makes us write a whole post about it. Such is the case with a meme on young men currently making the social media rounds.

It reads:

“Madonna is 55, her boyfriend is 22.
Tina Turner is 75, her boyfriend is 40.
JLo is 42, boyfriend is 26.
Mariah Carey is 44, her husband is 32.
Still single?
Relax, your boyfriend hasn’t been born yet.”



Okay ladies, is there something to the fact that a few of our favorite divas are with younger men? And we’re talking long-term relationships. Or is it just pure coincidence? If you’re still single, tell us: has dating a younger man ever been a part of your plan? Share your thoughts and comments with us below. [poll id=322596]