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In response to "oh wait, I read that backwards. Well, if older men go after younger women, that appears to be "normal". -- nm" by loosilu

People like to use pseudo-anthropological references to make that seem like the norm. I wonder if there are equal reasons for cougar behaviour, too? -- nm

Posted by Beryllium (aka grayman) Apr 21 '09, 11:19

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I think the theory is that it's a meshing of people at a stage where they are not looking for commitment. - pmb Apr 21, 11:26 1
- Or, in terms of Benji Button, they're "meeting in the middle". -- nm - Beryllium Apr 21, 11:42
Like that women sexually mature later than men? -- nm - con_carne Apr 21, 11:21 5
- they hit puberty earlier. -- nm - loosilu Apr 21, 11:22 4
  - He's referencing (incorrectly) the studies that talk about "sexual peaks", I think ... -- nm - Beryllium Apr 21, 11:23 3
    - What's "incorrect" about it? Have the "sexual peaks" been debunked? - con_carne Apr 21, 11:31 2
      - You called it "sexual maturity", which was slightly incorrect, since that technically happens at puberty. -- nm - Beryllium Apr 21, 11:38 1
        
        I feel like a sicko -- nm - con_carne Apr 21, 11:41
I have thought about it but can't really think of any. -- nm - loosilu Apr 21, 11:20 7
- On the surface, it seems counter to the power dynamic perogative ... -- nm - Beryllium Apr 21, 11:21 6
  - mmmm, perogatives ... -- nm - Beryllium Apr 21, 11:21 5
    - (the correct spelling is, of course, prerogative. Whatever. :)) -- nm - Beryllium Apr 21, 11:22 4
      - And now I want perogies for lunch. -- nm - Dr.Vermin Apr 21, 11:25 3
        
        hey, what did you have at the Thai place? -- nm - loosilu Apr 21, 11:26 1
        
        Spring rolls, roast pork, and iced coffee. - Dr.Vermin Apr 21, 11:29
        
        mmm, prerogies -- nm - Beryllium Apr 21, 11:26

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