The Younger Man: Why I Trust My Experience Over Empty Promises

When I meet someone new, I try to give them the benefit of the doubt. After all, I don’t know their habits, their story, or what they've been through. But that doesn’t mean I let all my walls down. I keep my guard up and only reveal just enough of myself—especially when it comes to younger men.

They always say the same thing:

“You’re different.”

And every time, I choose to give them a fair shot. I allow them the space to pursue me—to show me they’re serious. But the truth is, I’ve never been proven wrong from my original theory:

A younger man will always be a younger man.

Now, don’t get me wrong—I’m not saying this from a place of ego or superiority. But I’ve lived through some hard things. Life has matured me in a way that most 24-year-olds haven’t had to experience yet.

I observe my surroundings carefully. I practice patience. And one of the things I can’t stand is when someone denies what I clearly see. Younger men often feel that admitting the truth is giving up power, when in reality, acknowledging the truth now prevents problems later.

And so, until someone proves me wrong, I’ll keep living by this belief.
Because patterns don’t lie.
And neither does intuition.

Have you dated someone younger than you? Did they prove your assumptions right—or surprise you? Let’s talk about it in the comments.