# Why younger men in India now prefer dating older women 2026-08-10T11:31:13+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Younger men are increasingly dating older women, driven by emotional maturity, confidence and a sense of calm, moving beyond the 'cougar' stereotype, Times Now reports. A 22-year-old Hinge user, Rohit, said the appeal is not just sexual: he feels relaxed and trusts her to handle problems, from driving him home to managing a damaged car. Data from the Kinsey Institute shows 64% of middle-aged women have fantasised about younger men, and Match's Singles in America study found 30% of singles have dated someone a decade or more older, up from 19% a decade ago. Pop culture, from Babygirl to Modern Love Mumbai, reflects the trend. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: age-gap dating, India, Kinsey Institute, modern love, pop culture, relationships Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/why-younger-men-in-india-now-prefer-dating-older-women/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/why-younger-men-in-india-now-prefer-dating-older-women/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.