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A sex columnist, 40, has shared her reasons for moving away from dating men in their 40s and 50s, now preferring men half her age.
Australian columnist Jana Hocking mentioned that she used to focus on this topic, but has now had to “eat a big ol’ slice of humble pie.”
Dating columnist Jana Hocking, 40, discussed her new preference for younger men instead of those in their 40s and 50s.Credit: Instagram /@jana_hocking
She emphasized that younger men are more emotionally available and not intimidated by successful women.Credit: Instagram
Glamorous Jana wrote in the Daily Mail : “It was one too many bad dates with gloomy divorcees that finally pushed me over the edge. Somewhere between splitting the bill over cheap wine (‘divorces are expensive!’) and listening to yet another rant about an ex-wife, I realized I had become their therapist.
“Honestly, I can see why she didn’t want to sleep with you.”
In an effort to explore something new, she agreed to a date with a 27-year-old “nepo baby” from a “famous Champagne family.”
Despite her previous avoidance of younger men, she described it as “the most magical date” of her life.
She added: “Oh, it felt invigorating to be alive again, with someone who wasn’t complaining about his bad back or glancing at his watch due to a looming bedtime.
“The next morning, somewhere between my espresso, a bit of affection, and a mild hangover, it dawned on me: maybe the issue isn’t with me. Perhaps I’ve just been dating the wrong generation.”
And it’s not just Jana who is reaping the benefits; reports indicate a growing trend of women expressing interest in younger partners, noting that many perceive these men as “more open, fun, and emotionally available.”
A study from Zoosk reveals that 31 percent of women openly prefer dating younger men, while research by Ipsos suggests that nearly half of single adults are open to dating someone at least a decade younger.
Many women openly discuss the advantages of dating younger.
Meanwhile, Hollywood actress, 50, disclosed that she had recently been involved with a 26-year-old, stating on the Call Me Daddy podcast: “I just recently had an amazing experience with a 26-year-old.”
“I’d never done that before, and I was like, ‘Oh, this is fantastic. Alright.”
Charlize Theron mentioned on the Call Her Daddy podcast that she recently had a relationship with a man nearly half her age.Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk
Jana theorized that some benefits of dating younger men include the fact that they weren’t brought up in an era that taught them to “toughen up” or “stop crying,” so they don’t bottle up their emotions.
The dating columnist acknowledged that they aren't perfect—some share flats with messy roommates or lack disposable income—however, she stated she would “prefer that over a jaded forty-something who’s emotionally unavailable and still battling with his ex over custody agreements.”
She also responded to critics who condemn women for dating younger men, pointing out that men have been doing it for centuries—just look at and his lineup of youthful partners.
Jana remarked that even the term “cougar” suggests women are “apex predators,” but in her experience, it is often the younger men who do the pursuing.
Madonna with Akeem Morris, who is 38 years younger than the 66-year-old pop star.Credit: Splash
She noted that younger men are less likely to feel emasculated by a woman's success; instead, they find it “attractive.”
They also exhibit a “refreshing lack of ego” and are not trying to be father figures, but true partners.
Additionally, they can be more emotionally mature than older men she has pursued in the past.
She confessed that the intimacy is “better”—not only due to stamina but also because they care and are not solely
