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Apr20

Double Standard “Woe is Me”

Dear Mann Landers,

I’m a female reader. Why is there a double standard when it comes to the age difference in the dating world?

If a 27yr old guy dates a 20yr old girl… no big deal. If a 27yr old girl dates a 20yr old guy… it’s the end of the world!

What gives?

Sincerely,

Curious Person, in Toronto

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Dear Curious Person,

I agree - it’s not fair! That said, as people judge you… guess who’s not feeling the least bit sorry for you? —> Every guy that’s ever gone through grade 9.

A typical grade 9 boy has a boner 21hrs a day, yet he has to deal with the following environment….

  • 85% of girls his age are smoking hot
  • 100% of the girls his age are being pursued by older guys
  • 97% of girls his age are only interested in dating older guys
  • 100% of girls younger than him are off-limits to relieve aforementioned boner - because it’s considered cradle robbing

What’s a grade 9 boy to do?

So for you - the 27yr old Demi boning the 20yr old Ashton? Well, as in most scenarios in life - before you cry “woe is me” it’s important that you think of the less fortunate —> the grade 9 boys of the world.

You’re a female entering her sexual prime that’s boning a guy in his sexual prime. It’s sexual balance at it’s finest! Why are you complaining?

Any haters are just jealous - bone away!

You’re welcome,

Mann Landers