I know some women who do, but Y says men generally do not have the same concern. Why should they, he says, they can be 40 and still date a girl in her 20s. Age is not a factor. In fact, for some women, the older a man is, the more attractive he becomes. So why should men worry?
Well, I’ve heard at least one guy, in a moment of girly bonding, confess to being afraid that he’ll end up old and alone, and I’ve definitely heard more than one girl echo that sentiment. From what I also hear, I think it’s less about societal expectations and more about the convenience and companionship a partner brings. Which are, of course, better reasons to hook up than “because my mother told me to.”
I’m not entirely sure I want to take it from a guy who got hitched before his 24th birthday so tell me, do men worry about staying single? For that matter, do women?
Yeah, men do worry. I’ve got lots of guy friends who’re my age (24 going on 25) who’re freaking out right about now cos they’re still unattached. And they tell me that they’re “on the hunt”. But maybe it’s also due to peer pressure cos there are lots of their friends who’ve already gotten engaged and all lah.
Whatever the case, I still feel that it’s worse for women.
i have at least 2 guy friends who are 25, and they feel pressured to get attached. but pamsong may be on the right tract to say that women are more pressured to be attached.
I agree with the women probably being more pressured part, and it’s interesting that guys around 25 years old are feeling the pressure. Now I’m starting to wonder if maybe they feel it more when they’re around that age but once they settle into their later 20s they stop caring as much? I know quite a few single guys in their late 20s and early 30s who seem totally happy.
i’m worried, but don’t tell anyone
Don’t worry, I won’t tell anybody you’re ready for kids too.
was it G, C or J? hahahahaha….
I’m not telling :) But you can ask them if they’re worried.
well, guys do still get lonely.
True, that.