From what I remember about 7th. grade boys, it was let me cop a feel and get in her pants. It was about them because the hormones were so strong.
How about think more like wanting a 25 year old man that wants you. some maturity and more resources to take care of you, him, and the situation.
Well, one thing that limits the world view of most men, IMO, is that they are inclined to view most other men/boys as jerks or wimps. Probably has something to do with sports. I remember 7th grade boys as being sweet.
Also, you may recall that the man I am currently dating is a successful professional with no dependents so he has way more money than me. The good thing is that now that I have my new cute little apartment (which my D16 loved and pronounced "charming" when she saw it because the stove is tiny and the door to her room is huge and it has tall old-fashioned windows etc.)which I really can afford on my income, I am once more financially independent. Therefore, when a man says something semi-braggy about money, I can signal with pride "Well, I have the charming, semi-bohemian, interesting lifestyle of the gentile impoverished self-employed book dealer. Please come over and I will fix you a cup of tea on my tiny stove and let you rummage through my stacks."
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" - Mary Oliver
