At what age does "cougar" status begin for a woman?

Question

At what age does "cougar" status begin for a woman?

Answer 1

At 30, 10 year difference.

At 40, 15 year difference.

At 50, 20 year difference.

At 60, congratulate her on whatever she can get.

Answer 2

It depends on the age of the man she is dating/pursuing.  For example, a 40 year old woman who is dating a man between 35 and 45 is obviously not a cougar...but a 40 year old woman who is dating a 20 year old man could be called a "cougar".  A 60 year old woman with a 50 - 70 year old man is not a cougar, but 60 year old woman dating a man who is 40 or younger?  I guess she could be called a "cougar".  

"Cougars" should not be defined by the age of the woman, but rather, the age of the woman in relation to the man.  I.e., a woman who is dating/pursuing a man who is 15/20 or more years younger than she is.

Answer 3

At what age does "sugar daddy" status begin for a man?

Answer 4

Ahh erm...cough cough...shall we leave this question to be answered by the "cougar" expert on this forum?

Any woman who "traps" a guy that is 10 years or more younger than her is a cougar.

Answer 5

Over 40 definitely.  And she must be divorced at least twice; no kids at home; a fancy lifestyle; and have lots of money to splurge.

Answer 6

At the same age "pathetic, dirty old man" begins for men.

Answer 7

40

Answer 8

45

Answer 9

Heh...I tell my husband all the time that he married a cougar.  I'm one week older than he is...we're both 28.  In all seriousness though I would say 42.

Answer 10

musica- of course theres a name for them.

Pimps or pimp daddys.

as for cougars-its around 40

Answer 11

Why are women who date younger men "cougars" but no such name exists for older men who date younger women?

At NO AGE is it ok to call someone a "cougar" simply because you don't approve of their choice in mate based on age.  As long as both parties are over legal age of consent (generally 18, but definitely 21)  It's no one's business!

Answer 12

ehh. I'd say 35. Also, it's only an insulting term if you interpret it as such.

Answer 13

40

PERIOD

Answer 14

Urban Dictionary says 35+ (Interested in men 25 and younger).

Musica: Is it not more or less redundant to comment that a middle-aged single man would be interested in 18-25 year old women ?

Cougar is only a negative term if you interpret it as such. It just means an older more experienced woman that is interested in younger men.

Answer 15

there's no set age.  it depends on her demeanor and how she presents herself.  for a detailed image of an American Cougar, go to http://stuffididlastnight.com