The Age Factor

Hmm..was reading Jian's blog entry on how a French guy in his 40s trying to woo this 23 yr old girl. And he also said something about the girl not willing to accept him although he's shown some interest in her coz he already failed on the age part. A bit sad rite?

So how does this age factor influences one's decision to hook up? (can't think of a better word for now)

My view, in the early years...a girl should pick preferably a guy who's 0 or 2 years older. Not too far, coz can keep the gap close enough, they would have same topics and it'll be easier to get along. Looks is part of the factor.
My view, a couple of years ago, nearer to uni time ... it's still prefered the older guy who is probably 0-3 years apart. Again it could keep the age gap as close. Was still thinking about getting the same topics to talk about.What changed was probably at this time, looks should not be a factor rather one should look for someone with a good heart and personality.
My view, today...i'll still prefer that the girl to pick the older guy. Now with age difference from 0 up to 10-15 years apart. Once the social circle grows, you'll realise that there are more choices to pick. And that thinking bout not getting the same topics, had been scrapped off. Personality shall still be one of the factors, and maturity and financial stability would be plus points.

So what I'm trying to say is, I totally agree that age is a factor. Just how you view it, and go about it. For me, one view that has not changed would be choosing younger men. I do mind a guy with a younger age. Another colleague said it before too, men matures very much later than women. I still remember back in uni we did a tech-comm paper on "Older women and younger men relationships"... can't really remember what was our conclusion to that hypothesis. Need to dig out that report and read again. I think the stand was we do believe that it can work out coz of some reasons. Hmm..SC, Jian..u remember? Leave me some comments.