Cougars Get All The Love... (Mirror Image)

Cougars Get All The Love...

As we close out this week, I have to give props to all the older women in entertainment - and everywhere else - geting their swerve on with younger cats. On some level, I'm like what the heck would Mariah Carey want with Nick Cannon, beyond the obvious? Wink. Wink. It was reported this week that the pop star diva married the candylicious actor after a couple of days of being "smitten with each other." Nick Cannon is dreamy, yes, but doesn't homegirl want a GAM?- Grown A$$ Man - Then on the other hand, I'm super jealous. It's all I can say not to smile and tell home girl, "Just get it in."

Last week there was much hoopla about Star Jones' divorce. But this week, the rumor mill was hot about her alleged relationship with Miami Heat player, Dwayne Wade. Last night Wade denied the rumors on Inside the NBA on TNT, but I don't believe it. The "We're just friends" line always proves otherwise. Then there is Usher's new wife, Tameka Foseter - she could teach a class on cougars. And how can we forget Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher. I give her credit for this trend. And the list goes on.

As a single woman, I'm really trying to date men who are older or at least my age. There is something to say about a man who can teach you something. Who has time for the addiction to video games and all things sports? (But I'm finding age is no guarantee that that won't be the case.) If the young men are particularly adoring, why not? I just feel like I'd have to make all the decisions and frankly, I'm tired of making all the decisions. What do yout think? We're beyond women's lib? A woman dating younger men is absolutely fine. But can younger men really give you all things you need as a grown woman? And maybe cougars is too harsh of a word? Maybe these women are just kitty cats tired of being drug around by pitbulls, so they are opting for puppies instead.

Posted by Elizabeth Wellington on May 2, 2008 3:52 PM | Permalink

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The Frugalista Files:

I have no problem dating a younger guy. Nick has a career, is single, and seems to be into Mariah. Good for her.

Posted by The Frugalista Files | May 6, 2008 10:17 AM

Posted on May 6, 2008 10:17

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The Mirror Image team consists of Inquirer and philly.com writers with a passion for fashion and an eye for the trends. We live to shop and shop to live, but always appreciate a good sale. We know that “What I am going to wear?” is a serious question, possibly requiring consultation and multiple outfit changes. We believe beauty treatments can be a necessity instead of a luxury, and consider awards shows required viewing. Above all, we strive to bring style into our daily lives – and have fun telling others about it.

Contributor Elizabeth Wellington has been the Inquirer's Fashion Reporter since 2003 and writes the Mirror, Mirror column for the Sunday Image section. She is a bargain shopper who hates buying pants and rarely meets a dress she doesn’t like.

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