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Is it an insult to call an older woman a cougar?

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I don't have a 'tacit' acceptance of the term - just thought it was a 'mom' of any age

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I don't have a 'tacit' acceptance of the term - just thought it was a 'mom' of any age



No; that's the minority view. the majority view is that the whole reason for the existence of the word MILF is to distinguish her from a younger woman. A hot 20 year old woman who has already given birth is not a MILF; she's just hot. Whereas, for example, a hot 40 year old woman who has never given birth would still qualify for MILFdom (upon close review of application).

Consider two 16 year old guys getting wasted down in the basement rec room:

"Dude, your mom's hot, I wouldn't mind..."
"Shut up."

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No; that's the minority view. the majority view is that the whole reason for the existence of the word MILF is to distinguish her from a younger woman.



I figured it was possible that the term is evolving, so took a look at urban dictionary (such an authoritative source, I know). Of the top 25 entries for MILF, three match the generic woman old enough to have kids version of the term and 23 still refer to a mother or mom specifically with a few saying of any age but generally a mother of a teenage boy. So, looks like the term is changing to be more generic, but it's not there yet.

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And if you've got a good rapport then I'm sure it's fine, although joking about a woman's weight/figure or age can always be a bit dicey.



well, I'm rebuilding that rapport and her birthday is next month. Definately not the time to be throwing out these types of references.

I just never knew there were so many negative connotations associated with the word...

I've certainly been off my game lately...When will I learn to just keep my mouth shut?

Hopefully I'm just over analyzing the situation.
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And if you've got a good rapport then I'm sure it's fine, although joking about a woman's weight/figure or age can always be a bit dicey.



well, I'm rebuilding that rapport and her birthday is next month. Definately not the time to be throwing out these types of references.

I just never knew there were so many negative connotations associated with the word...

I've certainly been off my game lately...When will I learn to just keep my mouth shut?

Hopefully I'm just over analyzing the situation.




Ohh, I see where you're coming from now.
I think in your case it may hinge on whether she's old enough to consider HERSELF to be middle-aged. In that case, if she thinks of herself as "younger than middle aged", even calling her a MILF would insult her, because to her that means "yer getting old."
Put another way, call a 50 y/o woman a MILF, and you may get a thank you. Call a 33 year old woman a MILF and you may get a kick in the nads.

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Basically if you have a good rapport with someone you can say (almost!) anything to them but for fuck's sake know your audience!! :|

Not all women would be offended by the term but I think few people would consider it a compliment...

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well, I'm rebuilding that rapport and her birthday is next month. Definately not the time to be throwing out these types of references....

Hopefully I'm just over analyzing the situation.



At least the birthday gives you a good chance to show you like her and if she's still talking to you by then then you still have a chance with her. (Hell, even if she's not it gives you a chance to salvage things)

My advice:
1. Try to avoid any future comments that point out the age difference or imply that she's old. As in, "that show was from before my time, but I bet you remember it..."

2. For her birthday try to make some gesture that shows you get her. Doesn't even have to be a gift if you're too new for that. Even just a happy birthday and hope you got that whatever it is that she mentioned she wanted or was interested in or was looking forward to. Really, remembering her bday unless she drops shameless hints all the time is a big plus sign.

Remember, you're up against guys who think that "nice pics" is an appropriate intro e-mail on dating sites. Or who put up title lines like "likes dogs and little girls." (Both true examples, sadly). If you've already proven yourself as someone she can communicate with you're on the right track.

The worst thing you can do is stop trying, so hang in there.:)

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My advice:
1. Try to avoid any future comments that point out the age difference or imply that she's old. As in, "that show was from before my time, but I bet you remember it..."



The guy I see is 5 DAYS older than I but I still like to bust balls and say stuff like that. :)
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