What Age of Woman Do Men Over 40 Like? Psychologists’ Answers Are Surprisingly Uniform

Gany Wegner
3 min readMay 23, 2024

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Many people think that men are more promiscuous and that they always prefer younger women. Zhang Ailing once said, “No woman is loved by a man solely because of her talent.”

Men and women approach emotions and relationships differently. A woman in her teens may like a sunny and energetic young man, but in her 20s, she may prefer someone more mature. Later in life, she may like someone more stable and reliable.

However, men, regardless of their age, tend to like a specific type of woman — the younger ones.

So, what age of woman do men over 40 like? Three psychologists conducted a survey and came up with surprisingly uniform answers.

Under 30

Many people say that a man should have a family and a career by the time he’s 30. This is considered a milestone, marking the beginning of a man’s true journey.

However, when a woman reaches 30, it’s a different story. One psychologist noted that some men over 40 still prefer women under 30. They think that a woman over 30 is already a mature woman, not a young girl.

I once knew a female anchor in her 30s who made a living by live-streaming online. Although she didn’t have much education, I respected her for being able to support herself financially.

But then she said something that left me speechless: “I was introduced to a 30-year-old woman, but I didn’t like her because she insisted on running every day. I don’t understand why a 30-year-old woman would still want to run instead of going to the gym.”

I suddenly changed my opinion of her. Every person has their own way of living, and men should respect a woman’s independence, just as women should respect a man’s pursuit of his interests.

18-Year-Olds

A second psychologist found that many men, regardless of their age, prefer 18-year-old girls. These men think that an 18-year-old woman is at her best, both physically and mentally. She’s more innocent and easier to impress.

As the saying goes, “A man can deceive a 10-year-old girl with sweet talk, a 20-year-old girl with flowers, and a 30-year-old woman with sincerity.” Most men prefer younger girls because they’re more naive and innocent.

Men often consider the cost of pursuing a woman. If they think it’s too difficult, they might give up. But with younger girls, they don’t need to put in as much effort.

In the eyes of men, the first love is always the most important. This is because, at a young age, people are more innocent and easier to impress. Men don’t need to take much responsibility, and they can get away with being careless.

Young Women

The last psychologist found that men generally prefer younger women. Even if a woman is older, as long as she looks young, men will still be attracted to her.

This has led to a phenomenon in today’s society where many women try to look younger to attract men. Many beauty and cosmetic industries have emerged as a result.

Women should learn to be a little more selfish and invest in themselves. Don’t forget to take care of yourself, or you might end up being abandoned by your partner.

Most men over 40 still prefer younger, more beautiful women. Men’s preferences are surprisingly uniform, and psychologists’ surveys have confirmed this.

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Gany Wegner

Writing stories about love, family relationships, and parenting.