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This is linked to another theory I have as to why fellas in their late 20s - early 30s pursue girls in their midteens - early 20s. I call it the Late Bloomer Syndrome https://twitter.com/Werekdalcott/status/1250108142618378245">https://twitter.com/Werekdalc...
Male and Female perspectives contribute to this phenomenon. I feel like in order to put it into context I& #39;d have to start with the female perspective first. Do note however that the cycle can be considered to "start" from either end
From as early as forms 2-3 students are openly taught and constantly reminded that girls mature faster than boys. Some girls take this to mean that their agemates generally weren& #39;t on their level and so begin entertaining guys 2-3 years older than they are
This continues on throughout secondary school and sometimes the tertiary level. Where college girls now enter relationships with working men / slightly older guys. It& #39;s no longer simply about maturity, but now influenced by gender roles which dictate men are providers
Let& #39;s consider the plight of the form 3 boy who has possibly not had the best luck with dating well into his early - mid twenties. By the time he has met the standard expectations he& #39;s now 28. Despite this, the standards of the women his age continue to rise
Maturity, a job and a car do not suffice. Land, property and long term financial security have now entered the discussion. However, he is yet to arrive at those things.
Where does he turn to? Whose attention does he garner? ...
Where does he turn to? Whose attention does he garner? ...
The 18-24 year olds (sometimes younger) whose expectations he has long surpassed. Almost in an attempt to make up for time lost and enjoy a luxury he couldn& #39;t at that age. The late bloomer finds his niche, where he has the pick of the litter because their agemates can& #39;t compete
Some men of course take this to extremes and become almost ephebophilic in nature well into their 40s. It becomes particularly dangerous when these kind of men find themselves in positions of trust. Professions/spaces that keep them in the line of sight of their niche
