This article was co-authored by Erika Kaplan. Erika Kaplan is a Dating Coach and Matchmaker for Three Day Rule, an exclusive matchmaking company across nine cities in the United States. With over six years of experience, Erika specializes in helping singles find quality matches through date coaching and premium matchmaking services. Erika graduated from Penn State with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations. She worked for Rolling Stone, Us Weekly, and Men’s Journal before leaving publishing to pursue her passion for connecting people. Erika has been featured on Lifetime, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and CBS as well as in Thrillist, Elite Daily, Men’s Health, Fast Company, and Refinery29.
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Is that cute older guy flirting with you or just being friendly? You might have experience figuring out if guys your own age are into you, but how can you tell when there’s an age gap? When it comes to older guys, there are a few key flirting differences we’ll teach you to help you figure it all out. Read on to see if this sounds like your guy—and to see if he’s interested in you!
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QuestionCan older men love younger women?LeTisha UnderwoodLeTisha Underwood is a Certified Professional Matchmaker and the CEO of Two Hearts Exclusive Matchmaking Services. With more than five years of experience, she specializes in helping marriage-minded people find their life partners. LeTisha holds a Matchmaker Certification from The Global Love Institute.
Certified Professional MatchmakerAbsolutely! Just keep in mind that older men aren't into playing games, and are more likely to express their interest in a straightforward way. -
QuestionHow do you get an older man to be attracted to you?Erika KaplanErika Kaplan is a Dating Coach and Matchmaker for Three Day Rule, an exclusive matchmaking company across nine cities in the United States. With over six years of experience, Erika specializes in helping singles find quality matches through date coaching and premium matchmaking services. Erika graduated from Penn State with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations. She worked for Rolling Stone, Us Weekly, and Men’s Journal before leaving publishing to pursue her passion for connecting people. Erika has been featured on Lifetime, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and CBS as well as in Thrillist, Elite Daily, Men’s Health, Fast Company, and Refinery29.
MatchmakerShow them that you're mature. Make sure you demonstrate that you're an independent and confident woman that is comfortable in the situations and social circles he might surround himself in. -
QuestionHow do you maintain a relationship with a mature man?Erika KaplanErika Kaplan is a Dating Coach and Matchmaker for Three Day Rule, an exclusive matchmaking company across nine cities in the United States. With over six years of experience, Erika specializes in helping singles find quality matches through date coaching and premium matchmaking services. Erika graduated from Penn State with a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations. She worked for Rolling Stone, Us Weekly, and Men’s Journal before leaving publishing to pursue her passion for connecting people. Erika has been featured on Lifetime, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and CBS as well as in Thrillist, Elite Daily, Men’s Health, Fast Company, and Refinery29.
MatchmakerUltimately, it's going to come down to figuring out what your shared values are. Dating is so nuanced at times that it may be hard to find common ground when it comes to cultural references, hobbies, etc. Make sure you both have things in common so the relationship can grow.
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- ↑ LeTisha Underwood. Certified Professional Matchmaker. Expert Interview. 14 December 2021.
- ↑ Erika Kaplan. Matchmaker. Expert Interview. 1 October 2020.
- ↑ Erika Kaplan. Matchmaker. Expert Interview. 1 October 2020.
- ↑ https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0250151
- ↑ LeTisha Underwood. Certified Professional Matchmaker. Expert Interview. 14 December 2021.
- ↑ https://ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/36_questions_for_increasing_closeness
- ↑ LeTisha Underwood. Certified Professional Matchmaker. Expert Interview. 14 December 2021.
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3291125/
- ↑ https://www.loveisrespect.org/dating-basics-for-healthy-relationships/warning-signs-of-abuse/
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/meet-catch-and-keep/201904/what-we-know-about-age-gaps-in-dating-love-and-marriage
- ↑ https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/psychpubs/27/
- ↑ https://www.bolde.com/texts-guys-send-really-like-you/
- ↑ https://news.ku.edu/2015/02/12/just-time-valentines-day-research-defines-more-behaviors-reveal-romantic-attraction
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