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Childbearing cougars

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

Are you a cougar of childbearing age who hasn’t yet had children? It often seems that all the best blokes of our own age are taken. Or, they’re going through messy divorces, juggling work and part-time fathering responsibilities. So, not much time left over for dating fun. Is it any wonder that middle aged women are turning to toyboy dating for fulfilment?

How do we handle dating a younger man when that biological clock is ticking ever louder? We’re afraid that, if he hears it chiming, he’ll run scared. But, at some point, we might also want to broach the subject of children. At his age, he might not yet feel ready for kids. But show me a man who ever was… Just because he’s young doesn’t mean he wouldn’t want to father your babies. However, it might also mean that the timing’s all wrong for him.

There’s no easy answer to this. If this is a huge concern for you then you must ultimately be honest and open about your hopes. When time is of the essence, don’t waste your life with someone who really doesn’t want to go down that road with you. Perhaps you can still spend time together, but you might reach the understanding that it’s just for fun.

Ten telltale cougar signs

Monday, May 9th, 2011
  1. Well dressed: She looks spick and span and scrubbed up, like someone who takes care over her appearance.
  2. Hair dye: She might be sneakily covering up a few silver strands to help disguise her real age.
  3. Laughter lines: Look at her eyes – a few crinkles at the corners and on her neck will give you a rough idea of age, especially if she’s flashing you a sexy smile.
  4. Come hither looks: She’s looking right at you and holding your gaze for longer than is strictly necessary. It’s enough to makes a young man blush!
  5. Venue: She doesn’t look the sort who’s into football or rugby, but you always notice her in the bar where you guys go for your after-training drink.
  6. Hands: Well manicured – not dirty broken gardening nails but nails poised and prepared to scratch your back.
  7. Feet: In summer, look at her feet – do those little piggies look like they’re waiting for a nibble? Are they clean, polished with a big toe pointing in your direction?
  8. Confidence: She’s happy enough to be sipping a cocktail alone in a well-healed bar. She’s not gnawing on her nails, looking like a rabbit caught in the headlights.
  9. Mystery: She has an air of mysterious allure about her – a wise countenance as if she’s lived life and is harbouring hidden stories.
  10. Forward: She’s just ambled over, winked and waved a leaf from her Moleskine under your nose. Written on it is her number. Call it ­– the rewards will be plenty.