Think aloud
Is age just a number? When you see signs a younger man likes an older woman, he certainly believes so.
We often hear about older men getting involved with younger women, so why would it be any different when it’s the other way around? Unfortunately, double standards and stereotypes still exist even in these modern times.
A younger man dating an older woman has become more common, though. If you don’t believe me, just look at how many female celebrities are dating men half their age, and no one bats an eye.
My point is that you have no reason to feel ashamed or embarrassed if you’re interested in a young stud. There’s nothing wrong with it, especially when there are signs a younger man likes an older woman that prove he’s into you.
Why do men like older women, though? Well, some of them are attracted to their confidence, while others prefer to date older women because there’s less drama.
Some guys simply think that older women have a lot to teach them or they admire them for being financially stable. There are also those who aren’t interested in having children and dating an older woman saves them from the pressure of that.
Whatever reason your man is attracted to you, you’ll notice signs a younger man likes an older woman.
Maybe he’ll call you often and send you sweet texts or become really protective of you. Perhaps he’ll be shy around you and you’ll notice that his pupils dilate when he looks at you.
He’ll also want to get to know you better and spend most of his free time by your side. Naturally, he’ll also flirt with you and try to impress you by helping you out with anything you need.
He may even ask you to meet his friends and family and be glad to meet yours. Plus he’ll notice any changes you make and give you compliments.
These are just some of the signs a younger man likes an older lady that you should pay attention to.
If you have children, he won’t mind spending time with them and he’ll want them to like him. He’ll always listen carefully to everything you say and try to act more mature around you.
To seem more mature, he’ll repeat phrases that you use and even adopt some of your personality traits. If you prefer wine tasting while he’d rather play video games, you’ll see that this will change.
Suddenly, he’ll become a wine expert just to impress you. Maybe he’ll eventually be brave enough to ask you out and seal the deal!
Keep reading to find out.
23 clear signs a younger man likes an older woman and wants to be with her
1. He can’t keep his hands off her
A person who uses every chance to touch you probably has romantic feelings for you. This is especially true when the person in question is a man younger than you.
It’s his way of flirting with you and he’s clearly trying to get your attention. Most younger men act this way when they’re into an older woman.
If you often touch him back or simply don’t move away when he gets that close, it’s likely you’re into him too.
He’ll surely think so, so if you aren’t interested, let him know by showing him that you’re not comfortable with all that physical contact.
2. He showers her with affection
One of the surest ways to figure out whether a younger man likes an older woman is to see how affectionate he is with her. If this guy’s continually loving with you, it’s very likely that he’s crazy about you.
Even if there’s a big age gap between you and he lacks the life experience needed to catch up with you, he’ll be ready to try.
He’ll be determined to show you his feelings by being much more affectionate than he would be if he didn’t like you.
Is he that caring with others? If not, well then, there’s your answer.
It’s definitely one of the signs a younger man likes an older woman.
3. His pupils dilate when he looks at her
Does he maintain intense eye contact and do his pupils dilate while he’s getting lost in your eyes? This is a reflexive reaction people have when they are near someone they’re attracted to.
It’s not something we can control, so it’s a clear giveaway a guy likes you even if he doesn’t want you to know that. It happens entirely naturally, so it’s him letting you know about his true feelings for you.
4. He constantly talks about her
A man in love will have the need to talk about the woman he’s into, whether she’s older than him or not. If he’s into you, it’s very likely that the people around him know about it even if he hasn’t told them.
He probably talked to them about you. Since your name frequently pops up in random conversations, they figured out he likes you.
Now all you have to do is chat to them a bit until they spill the beans and let you know about his feelings.
5. He often reaches out to her
If your phone has been constantly ringing because a younger man wants to see how you’ve been doing, he probably likes you.
Maybe he makes excuses to call but if he doesn’t even bother to have a valid reason to contact you, he’s crazy about you.
When he contacts you, he has plenty to say and tries to keep the conversation going. Maybe he asks you a lot of questions about your life to try to learn more about you.
He may instead simply engage in small talk and show interest in your day. Either way, the reason he often contacts you is to build rapport and a deeper connection.
6. He tries to get her kids to like him
Older women often have children. Naturally, men who like these ladies feel the need to get their kids to like them too.
Your man will put a lot of effort into leaving a good impression on your kids if he wants to be in a relationship with you.
Naturally, your kids (if you have any) are a huge part of your life. A man who wants to be a part of it too understands that and acts accordingly.
Some men won’t want to get involved with a woman’s children. However, if a man truly cares for you, they’ll be important to him.
7. He flirts his way into her heart
As always, flirting is a huge sign of interest. It’s one of the clear signs a younger man likes an older woman.
Naturally, everyone flirts when they like someone. Younger men who are attracted to older women will do so even more often, though.
Usually, they’ll just ask a girl out but when they like an older woman, they’ll put more effort into winning her heart. While they’re trying to figure out a way to get her to like them, they’ll flirt to show interest and hope she’ll notice it.
8. He’s interested to learn about her days and her interests
A young man who’s interested in an older woman will feel the need to make up for their age difference. Therefore, he’ll put more effort into learning about her days and her interests.
He’ll want to know what she does in her free time so that he can have more topics for conversation with her. In addition, it’ll help him learn more about her and know what everyday life looks like with her.
So, if your young man has been showing a lot of interest in your days and the things you like, he probably wants to be with you.
9. He’s brave enough to ask her out
Asking a woman out may seem like an obvious sign a man is interested in her. However, when there’s an age gap, it’s different.
It’s not as easy to ask an older woman out, since there’s a higher chance of rejection. So a man who likes her will need to gather the courage to do so.
If your man dared to ask you out, he’s definitely very interested. As a matter of fact, you might have been his crush for a long time already.
You should keep in mind that asking you out doesn’t have to mean that he’s looking for something serious, though.
He certainly has feelings for you. However, you won’t know his real intentions until you go on that date and see where it goes.
10. He asks for her phone number
One of the signs a younger man likes an older woman is if he asks for her phone number.
He may think that it’s a more traditional way of hitting on her. So, he thinks it’s a better choice than connecting on social media.
If this man even somehow managed to get your number without asking you for it, he’s surely into you. He’s probably going to call to ask you out on a date or simply send a cute text to confess his feelings.
If he’s gone to the trouble of acquiring your phone number from someone else, you mean a lot to him.
He’s too shy to come right out and say it, though. So, he found a shortcut and is likely going to contact you soon.
11. He ditches his buddies to spend time with her
One of the clearest signs a younger man likes an older woman is if he constantly ditches his friends to have more time with her.
As you’ll already know, friends are very important to men, especially younger men. So, if he’s ready to leave them hanging just so he can see you for a while, he definitely wants to be in your life.
Maybe he even cancels all of his plans when you reach out to him just so he can be there for you. If so, it’s a clear sign he’s crazy about you and wants to be with you.
12. He tries to please her and learn from her
A young man who’s interested in an older woman will be happy to do whatever she wants. And not just that but he’ll try to do it the way she wants.
He’ll also form his opinions based on what she says, which means that he values your knowledge and experience and wants to make you happy.
If he does everything he can to please you, he’s clearly crazy about you.
13. He asks for her opinions and advice
This man will want to hear your opinions on everything if he’s romantically interested in you. He respects your life experience and admires you for it, so he wants to hear your insights.
He’ll also ask for your advice, which is a clear sign he respects and admires you but he also likes you. Mix these things together, add chemistry, and you have yourself a love cocktail that will get you both drunk on love.
Maybe he’ll even ask you for advice on how to approach an older woman he likes and later approach you in that exact way.
14. He can’t stop looking at her
You will surely catch this man gazing at you if he’s interested. He probably won’t even be aware that he’s doing it but he won’t be able to stop looking at you.
If you hang out in the same social circles or work together, you’ll catch him staring at you like you’re the only person in the room. That’s when his pupils will dilate, even though this will also happen when he talks to you one-on-one.
Gazing at you is a great sign because he’s not even doing it consciously. His eyes will just naturally move toward you even if he’s in the middle of a conversation with someone else at that time.
15. He gives her compliments
Maybe he’s not aware that he’s doing this either but a young man who likes an older woman will often compliment her.
He’ll do so whenever possible and the compliments will vary from subtle ones to obvious signs of attraction.
If your man says celebratory and appreciative things about you and not just regarding your appearance, he’s falling for you. Pay attention and you’ll notice that he gives you subtle compliments that you may not have even noticed yet.
16. He wants to learn more about her and get to know her better
If this man’s constantly asking you questions about your life, your interests, and goals, he clearly wants you. He asks about everything because he wants to know all there is to know about you because he has a huge crush on you.
Some of the questions he asks you may make you a little uncomfortable but know that they’re just a sign of his interest. He finds you attractive and at the same time, he respects you, which is a great combo.
When you see him gazing at you while you share your life stories with him, you’ll notice that he soaks in every word you say. You’ll see that he can’t get enough of you and it’s one of the clear signs he wants to make you his girlfriend.
17. He shows up every time you make plans
A lot of men will cancel plans at the last minute or not show up at all without even giving a heads up. Not this guy, though, because a younger man who likes an older woman will always show up when they make plans together.
Obviously, it means that he’s into you but it’s not the only reason he does this.
Younger men often assume that older women are only looking for something serious. As a result, they’ll try to appear responsible and get them to like them by showing up on time and never canceling plans.
A younger man will even chase older women exactly because he thinks that they’ll be more interested in a serious relationship than younger gals.
18. He wants to introduce her to his family
Everyone knows that meeting the family is a big deal and it’s no different when a young man likes an older woman.
It’s one thing when there’s chemistry between two people. But when they meet each other’s loved ones, it’s much more than just mutual attraction.
A man will show you that he’s serious about you by wanting you to meet his family. These people are important to his life and he’ll want them to meet the woman he cares about.
He clearly does care about you because he wouldn’t have asked you to meet his family if you were just a crush to him.
19. He acts more mature or at least tries to
A young man who likes an older lady will want to act more mature to get her to look past their age difference. How he’ll do this depends on the man and the respect he feels for the woman he’s trying to win over.
He’ll probably fool around much less than he used to. Instead, he’ll engage in more mature activities and serious conversations.
Maybe he’ll give up playing baseball with his friends at the weekend. He’d rather get together with you to discuss work, politics, finances, or plans for the future.
20. He listens carefully when she talks
When a man’s into a woman, he’ll listen carefully to her while she talks to him, as if every word she says is of crucial importance. This is true for all men but especially those who are younger than the women they’re attracted to.
One of the reasons for this is that these guys find older women’s life experiences impressive. They want to hear their stories and learn from them.
Therefore, they listen more carefully and try to learn from what they hear. So, if your man is all ears whenever you open your mouth, he’s clearly interested in you.
21. He acts shy around her
A man who’s younger than the woman he’s attracted to will be shyer when he’s around her, more than he is in any other situation.
He’ll feel like she can read him like a book. So, he’ll be scared that she’ll know about his feelings before he’s ready to confess them.
Maybe he’ll be nervous instead or simply act weird whenever you walk into the room. Either way, it’s a clear indication that he likes you but isn’t sure you’ll give him a chance.
If you like him back, give him a hint that he has nothing to worry about.
Maybe you are that young man in love with an older woman and in that case, you shouldn’t be bashful about it. Look for signs she wants you to make a move and if you see them, go after her with no restraint.
22. He gets protective of her
Even if a man is younger and less mature than a woman, he can still be incredibly protective of her. This is especially true if he’s falling in love with her.
Most men will become more protective of the woman they care about, regardless of their age. If a man is younger, he’ll have an even greater need to show that he can be a good protector and provider.
He’ll want you to know that he’d take good care of you if you were with him and that’s because he’s into you.
23. He becomes interested in her hobbies and interests
If this man’s interested in what you do in your spare time, it’s likely that he likes you. He’ll want to learn more about you by showing interest in your hobbies and the things you’re passionate about.
To show you that he could be your love match despite the age difference, he may become interested in doing those things as well.
So, if, for instance, you like playing chess, he’ll learn how to play just to be able to share that interest with you.
He’ll want to have as many things in common with you as possible and that’s because he likes you. So, if you like him back, go get him!
Good luck!
