Women Like To Date Younger Just as Much As Men

A recent study found that both men and women show a similar preference for younger romantic partners. Researchers analyzed data from over 6,000 blind dates arranged by a professional matchmaking service, tracking participants’ actual attraction levels rather than just stated preferences. The results revealed that both genders were consistently more drawn to younger dates, with this trend holding true regardless of the daters’ own stated age limits. This contradicts the long-held belief that men seek younger women while women prefer older men. The findings suggest a disconnect between what people claim to want and what truly sparks their romantic interest, potentially upending common approaches to online dating. Researchers note the preference for youth was modest but pervasive across all measures. (Study Finds)