A woman dating older men was expected in generations past. Now a woman does it by choice. Not all women who date older men are looking for a sugar daddy or a father figure. Most women like the maturity of older men. For a woman who has already raised children and spent years caring for her family, welcomes an independent man who doesn't need her to take care of him. The financial stability that older men have can be appealing to a younger woman.

In the past, a young woman dating older men was thought to be on the prowl and wanting a sugar daddy. The ways young women are different today include the following:

Independent
Have careers
Financially secure
Own their own home

There is no need for a sugar daddy. The level of independence that a woman has today, it is clear they are not use to being cared for by their fathers. A woman who enjoys an older man's company usually has more healthy motivation.

An older man has maturity. He may have a little extra baggage to deal with, but he usually knows what he wants, where his life is heading, and if someone will or will not fit into his life. A woman dating older men appreciates not having to guess or have the man think he wants one thing and then realize its not what he wants after all. Older men are well past that stage. The stability that an older man can provide is appealing.

A younger woman who has already raised her children welcomes an older man who she does not have to "raise". Dating older men means a woman will be able to enjoy the following with a man without having to take care of him:

Activities
Vacations
Companionship
Conversation
Goal achievement

Younger men can be tiring if they are not independent and require a lot of care giving. A woman dating older men rarely has to deal with that.

A financially successful woman may not be able to find a man in her age range that is at her same financial level. An imbalance of income can create underlying problems in a relationship when each may wonder in the back of their mind if their money has anything to do with the attraction. When two people are within similar income brackets, it does not become an issue. Both can have the assurance knowing the relationship is based on things like mutual attraction, common interests, and respect. A woman dating older men has a better chance of meeting someone closer to her income bracket.

A young woman who is mature and accomplished may not find younger men or even men her own age interesting. Older men are often more interesting because of their experiences. A younger woman can enjoy being introduced to new interests with older men as well as sharing common interests with him. Many women have long-term, committed relationships with older men. Both the man and the woman bring excitement and interests from different places into the relationship. A woman dating older men doesn't find that with younger men or men her own age.