What do you think of the term "Cougar"

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   elisabethkcmoposted 14 years ago

   what are your thoughts abuot the term 'Cougar' to describe a ?over 40?  woman who is involved with a younger man?

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      dutchman1951posted 14 years agoin reply to this

      We have to lable everything it seems.

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         rebekahELLEposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         there is no reason to label everyone, older women have been attracted to younger men since long before Demi Moore.
         
         
         sometimes when you see these women portrayed, it seems almost like a desperate attempt to grab onto youth.  no one should need validation from someone else to be who they are. my thoughts...

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      Madame Xposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Oh brother . . .

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   wesleycoxposted 14 years ago

   I think thats hot.

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   Carmen Borthwickposted 14 years ago

   I guess I'm a cougar as my husband is younger than me

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      shanekrugerposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I think it should be

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   elisabethkcmoposted 14 years ago

   the terms seems derogatory to me, like the woman is a predator, someone who is trying to get their claws in you...

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      Carmen Borthwickposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      I think it means experience, we are more knowledgeable in more ways than one. We are mature and nurturing.

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      archdawposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      You are a 'COUGAR' only if you are 40 and over and dealing with a man not to exceed 10-15 years your junior. You become a 'PREDATOR' dealing with any thing 16 years your junior.
      
      MY OPINION!!!

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   Michael Willisposted 14 years ago

   hmmm....wild, aggressive, Hot and rich! "Sugar-momma!" lol

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      elisabethkcmoposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      so men think that a cougar is a good thing?

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         Michael Willisposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         I was just answering the question as I saw it as posted. I would say alot of men do see this as a good thing, but more mature men may not. It depends on the person. personally....I would prefer someone close to my own age. More in common that way.

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      Carmen Borthwickposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      Well, I wouldn't be too sure about the rich part unless you meant in knowledge. LOL

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         elisabethkcmoposted 14 years agoin reply to this

         I guess the appeal of the 'Cougar' is all kinds of knowledge...
         hmmm....

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            Carmen Borthwickposted 14 years agoin reply to this

            Ah, yep!

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   Michael Willisposted 14 years ago

   To be more serious...I think of a woman who is much older than the male companion. There are men and women who prefer companionship that is either a lot older or younger than themselves for their own reasons.

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   ralwusposted 14 years ago

   It is fitting of whom it is applied. I have loved thm in my former days of, er, um, wolf days.

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   Daniel Carterposted 14 years ago

   Perhaps it was originally derogatory remark, but I think it's now far more acceptable on the whole. It's a kind of red flag filled with seduction and suspense. Therefore, pretty alluring, don't you think?
   
   I think cougars are the new "sirens" of classical literature.

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      elisabethkcmoposted 14 years agoin reply to this

      now I like that answer...

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   Flightkeeperposted 14 years ago

   Aren't cougars supposed to be the term for hot older women who are attracted to younger men and whom men find attractive. Like Demi Moore?

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    Poppa Bluesposted 14 years ago

    I like the idea of being a woman's prey! It's hot!

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       prettydarkhorseposted 14 years agoin reply to this

       hi there poppa blues, do you want to stay in a cage then???you want them older than you are too...lol
       
       and yes flightkeeper, you nailed it, am a cougar way back then--my ex hubby is younger thus far, but I like what daniel said about it--pretty alluring,,,

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          Poppa Bluesposted 14 years agoin reply to this

          Well maybe not kept in a cage, but perhaps tied up and blindfolded could be fun, but be prepared for when the tables are turned! LOL!

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    Valerie Fposted 14 years ago

    The term "cougar" was originally applied to attractive and self-assured older women to distinguish them from "kittens."
    
    Of course, in the mouths of chauvinists, either term is dehumanizing.

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    zadrobiposted 14 years ago

    I guess the term for a 40+ male on the prowl is just creepy haha

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    Jennifer D.posted 14 years ago

    I'm in a relationship with an older man and I am nearing 40. He calls me a cougar, and even though I am no longer dating younger men, I find it amusing! Cougars should be recognized for what they are: "older" women knowing what they want and going for it; especially younger men.

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    sneakorocksolidposted 14 years ago

    Thats fine with me as log as they stay away from my son.

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    TimTurnerposted 14 years ago

    Funny how women get a cool name when they want to sleep with younger guys but guys get the glorious term of "pedophile."

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