#1 - Given the number of women in their 40's 50's and 60's who dye their greying hair, is a woman who doesn't dye her hair at a disadvantage in terms of looking older than her peers?

#2 - Why do women so consistently want a man who is taller than they are? Yes, there are some exceptions but they are rare. Most women want a man at least 3 inches taller than them.

#1 - Given the number of women in their f40's 50's and 60's who dye their greying hair, is a woman who doesn't dye her hair at a disadvantage in terms of looking older than her peers?

yes for the most part.

#2 - Why do women so consistently want a man who is taller than they are? Yes, there are some exceptions but they are rare. Most women want a man at least 3 inches taller than them.

sense of security i suppose.

#1 Is there any woman (or man) who doesn't think so?

#2 From the same reason(s) men want women not taller then them

#1 - Given the number of women in their f40's 50's and 60's who dye their greying hair, is a woman who doesn't dye her hair at a disadvantage in terms of looking older than her peers?

-Probably.We are bombarded from every angle to make ourselves over,look younger,better,thinner,blah blah blah.So we are all conditioned to see a certain image,I think.If 2 50 y.o. women were presented to a group of men,equally attractive and one dyed their hair and the other didn't I bet that the men would say the one who dyed her hair was more attractive or desireable.Maybe I'm wrong but I don't think so.Gray hair signifies aging,plain and simple.Most people or many before 60,IMO, don't want a big ole reminder on top of their head announcing it to the world.Plus,it has to look good.Some of these older women who dye their hair jet black look terrible/unnatural and going natural would be so much better.

#2 - Why do women so consistently want a man who is taller than they are? Yes, there are some exceptions but they are rare. Most women want a man at least 3 inches taller than them.


-For me it's something along the lines of being protected because they are taller/bigger? I don't know if I can explain it better.They seem more attractive too.Just as I wouldn't find overweight men attractive or men might not find overweight women attractive or whatever issue we each have with attractiveness. I like feeling "covered",like a blanket with his arms around me and nestling into their shoulder or arm,etc and to me you can't feel that if you can kiss the top of your BF's head .

I think the advantages and disadvantages of dying hair depend on three factors:

Age, color and quality of the dye job, and personality.

After a certain age, dyed hair looks horrible. A light rinse to add life to white hair is much better.

The color makes a huge difference at any age, but as we get older, it's more important. Ever see a woman around 50 with vibrant red hair? It looks terrible! Reds naturally fade with time, the red of a 25 year old looks like a wig on a 50 year old. I would think men would hate that. I remember a woman, a mother of a teen, who dressed and wore her hair like the cheerleaders she coached. Her hair was yellow blonde and hung down to her waist. Her skirts were short and she often sported leg warmers. (Dating myself here) She was a travesty. She was probably only 36, but looked older because she was trying so hard to look 22. It was very sad.

I also think certain personalities can carry the graying look much better than others. It's all in the attitude. The "I look awesome with steely gray hair" can get you pretty far. JMHO

I agree with GG about attitude & hair color. Also, the color & texture of gray hair varies widely, some being a much prettier shade with nicer texture than others. Coloring may be as much about keeping one's hair from turning to fizzy, coarse, steel VS softer in control hair, in turn enhancing one's feminine feel.

About height: I think feeling bigger than you partner is something many women aren't comfortable with. Kind of takes away from a graceful, feminine feel.

For what it is worth, I would find it highly exciting to date a women who was taller than I. Must be some sort of Amazon fantasy. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

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#1 - Given the number of women in their 40's 50's and 60's who dye their graying hair, is a woman who doesn't dye her hair at a disadvantage in terms of looking older than her peers?

I can only speak for myself. I've been coloring my hair ever since I was 30, mainly because I was prematurely graying while in my 20's.


#2 - Why do women so consistently want a man who is taller than they are? Yes, there are some exceptions but they are rare. Most women want a man at least 3 inches taller than them.

Well, I'm only 5 ft. tall, so I have a wide selection...lol. However, BF is 6ft. 3 in. tall.



"For what it is worth, I would find it highly exciting to date a women who was taller than I."

My brother lives in that fantasy, he is 5 ft. 4 in. and my sister-in-law is 5 ft. 11 in.