Age difference again: a cultural variation?

[BC]

Mir,

Forming a relationship is quite like forming a business partnership.

Each side has assets and liabilities (not just talking money here) they bring into the relationship.  There is no 'perfect' couple..  A lot of subtle 'bargaining' goes on..

I'm sure she considered my age as a liability and I considered her youth an asset.  Of course there are many other factors that balance things out on both sides to present a workable solution that fits our needs and desires.

I had to not only 'sell' myself to her but also to her family and friends who eventually also viewed our union as well balanced.

Quite likely it would have been a good bit more difficult had I married a local woman her age. Standards of acceptability are a bit inflated here, probably 'priced' beyond my means.  OTOH a young mistress would probably be quite acceptable.. lol

So cultural? no.. even in RU we know no other couples with such a great age difference. Most are within +-5 years.  I believe it is more about balancing practical matters that also create an atmosphere of social acceptability.

That's what I meant about everyone having their 'price'. 

[Mir]

Interesting thoughts

It certainly looks as the main attraction for western men to go to FSU to find a wife is that they can find women much younger then themselves, do you agree?
And why do you feel that a younger woman is better as a mate then someone closer to your age? Is it due to the physical attraction of a younger woman?

[BC]

Interesting thoughts

It certainly looks as the main attraction for western men to go to FSU to find a wife is that they can find women much younger then themselves, do you agree?
And why do you feel that a younger woman is better as a mate then someone closer to your age? Is it due to the physical attraction of a younger woman?

If you look at the poll at: http://www.russianwomendiscussion.com/index.php?topic=3820.msg70037;topicseen#msg70037

The evidence seems to confirm your suspicions and yes, I agree.

[BC]

Interesting thoughts

It certainly looks as the main attraction for western men to go to FSU to find a wife is that they can find women much younger then themselves, do you agree?
And why do you feel that a younger woman is better as a mate then someone closer to your age? Is it due to the physical attraction of a younger woman?

I wasn't in the market for a wife at the time, much less a younger one.  If you had asked me what MOB or RW was at the time I wouldn't have had a clue. One of the dealbreakers in a previous longterm relationship with a woman close to my age was her inability to have another child.  I was 42 when I met my RW.  Of course physical attraction was a big plus, my ego at an all time high.  We both also wanted another child.  On one hand I was thrilled at the opportunity, OTOH she saw the possibility of a stable household that would not only comfortably support the needs of our kids by allowing mom to be home all day but also a father that is able to contribute a lot of quality parenting time.. (I work mostly at home).

I must admit she sparked the proverbial midlife crisis but all-in-all we're not disappointed with the results.

The puzzle simply fell together in a very natural win-win fashion.