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Why so many young men in LA want to date women in their 60s

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20.09.2026

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Why so many young men in LA want to date women in their 60s

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“The Graduate” is now trying to seduce Mrs. Robinson — not the other way around.

All my girlfriends, in their 60s, are getting hit on by younger men who are borderline feverish.

It’s becoming a feature of the online dating scene in West LA.

Comments on the dating app Hinge, for instance, include: “I have to have you in my life!” 

Are they looking for a mom? Hot for teacher? Bragging rights?

But what if we’re too tired to teach new dogs old tricks?

Age-gap relationships usually go the other way; older men traditionally tend to go for significantly younger women.

I’m seriously flattered by the hearthrob young male’s attention — though not convinced. 

These young hotties really know how to stroke your ego and perhaps cause you to consider such offers as this one: “You are legit so ethereal and stunning that I choked on my drink and wrecked my shirt. So since you owe me one, why don’t you come out and see me at one of my USC games?” 

Well, I don’t know. Maybe because I don’t want to run into your (likely younger) mother!

So why is this happening? I got curious and boldly inquired of these new kids on the block why they are even interested in women our age.  

Navid says, “Attractive older women are the best-kept secret.” 

While Adrian adds older women “have always been more direct and intentional with their desires and play fewer games. They are more interested in health and........

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