I normally avoid following women much younger than myself just to avoid any possible misunderstanding. This article prompted me to make an exception to that.

I don't remember the exact minute or even day when I transitioned from hunk (my wife's description) to old man. It must have been after I reached 60 when I was dating a hottie 25 yrs younger than I (who regularly was hit on by men 10-15 yrs younger than she was) for a couple of years.

Anyway, it happened and the younger women no longer initiate conversations or give me the same type of glances they once did. I still appreciate their beauty in all its variations and forms, but I just don't mention or show it now. As a consequence, I also don't learn about their interests, talents, or their thoughts, which is what I really miss most.