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Cougars - not the four legged type

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Fleurpepper Thu 06-Apr-23 14:42:58

tickingbird

It’s the same old story. There have been many programmes on such relationships. When the young men concerned are from poor countries it is usually a way of either getting into the UK or sourcing money. I’m afraid your friend may be about to get her heart broken. I find it very sad.

His- he is gay.

MerylStreep Thu 06-Apr-23 13:46:03

Sago

Not a Cougar but a sucker.

Love it 😂

Sago Thu 06-Apr-23 13:41:52

Not a Cougar but a sucker.

tickingbird Thu 06-Apr-23 13:22:09

It’s the same old story. There have been many programmes on such relationships. When the young men concerned are from poor countries it is usually a way of either getting into the UK or sourcing money. I’m afraid your friend may be about to get her heart broken. I find it very sad.

Fleurpepper Thu 06-Apr-23 12:39:23

I have a friend from San Fran who is 65 and marrying a Moroccan guy who is 33 in two days time. I mean, he is fit for his age, granted- but when he is 85, his husband will be 53 and in his prime.

sodapop Thu 06-Apr-23 12:37:33

Strange isn't it how the age difference is acceptable with an older man and younger woman but not the other way round.
I hope your friend is not giving away money she can't afford Franbern

Toetoe Thu 06-Apr-23 11:51:38

If a good close friend I would have a gentle chat with her , she probably won't listen because in her mind she is young and beautiful again , mention about the money subject and of course the passport issue . Also ask to meet him socially , use your own intuition . Always a very difficult situation. Best wishes to you and your friend

Theexwife Thu 06-Apr-23 11:49:56

There is no point in saying anything to her, she cannot see what is obvious and will not take kindly to being told.

Fortunate in a way that she doesn’t have a lot of money to give, the relationship will end sooner.

In a way, it has suited both of them, him a little money and her a bit of excitement.

Katie59 Thu 06-Apr-23 11:49:08

I thought a Cougar was being independant and not wanting to be tied to one man, just picking up a man when it suited you and not getting emotionally involved

PinkCosmos Thu 06-Apr-23 11:45:49

I wouldn't say she is a cougar. I always thought that a cougar was a woman who actively went after younger men.

It sounds like your friend is being scammed, especially as she has given him money. She needs to be very careful

Franbern Thu 06-Apr-23 11:42:08

This term has just been explained to me by my daughters.

I am finding it all a little bewildering. Someone I am acquainted with who celebrated her 70 birthday a few months back is now in a relationship with a 30 year old young man - not from UK.

She has two sons older than this person, and genuinely believes that they are in love. At least that is what she is working hard to convince herself.

She is not rich, but has said she gave him money and wants to share her life with him.

Her money, her life - but I foresee disaster and unhappiness and not sure how best to support her.

Any ideas