What about the reverse situation? If every 50 or 60 something client felt it was weird or had a problem seeing 18 to 21 year old providers, said youngsters would probably go broke for lack of business. I am 61 and have a 23 year old daughter and at first seeing providers her age was uncomfortable, for about 20 minutes. But I got over it and now enjoy the young ones as much as the more mature providers. It's all in the mind.
Originally Posted by golforfish
Mr. Golf Fish dude --- thanks for sharing and your perspective is intriguing.
As I mentioned in my earlier post ...society seems to frown on women seeking or entertaining younger men.
It is mostly a
high five when an older man shows up with a younger lady (even in a business environment).
Hopefully that will change in a 100 yrs or so.
We females have much to overcome with that persona.
The ultimate mystery lies in the fact that WOMEN do actually have the upper hand.
As long as we hold it together and learn how to produce, direct and star in our own movies (you get my point), WE HAVE the upper hand.
Back to the subject of the thread ....
It is not suprising that you feel "comfortable" seeing a 23 yo when you are in your 60s.
Society actually commends it and therefore you feel empowered to do so.
BUT ... a women in her 40s and 50s .... still have a need to "provide, teach, and comfort" ---- and therein lies the dilemma.
How are WE to feel when encountering with young lads, be a good mother .... spiritual mentor ... and outright provider (in a sense of the comforts of home) ... for those around us?
It is interesting to face this challenge ... but MEN do NOT face the same challenge.