Now, That's The Way To Do It: South Sudan Style

[andrewfi]

Engineer Chol won the love of his chosen bride by giving her family a significant dowry that included 350 cows and a Toyota V6. He also sprang for a 4 bedroom house and a load of other bits and bobs.

https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/kenya/18-year-old-girl-who-attracted-2-wealthy-suitors-married-off/ar-BB1ob10B?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U711&cvid=02cf32cc9b8e4911a8151aecd27da0c3&ei=17



She's attractive enough, but I would have thought she was closer in value to the runner up's offer of 105 cows and $2000.

[Manny]

She's attractive enough,

You do have unusual taste.

[2tallbill]

You do have unusual taste.

She uses that animal tail thing like a nunchucks fly swatter, which is a much sought after
skill in Sudan. They can send her out with the cows to keep the Tsetse fly in check.

[andrewfi]

You do have unusual taste.

I prefer to thing of broad tastes. I see beauty in many places and in many ways.

[andrewfi]

By the way,it seems that South Sudan is experiencing the highest rate of food price inflation in the world, running at 169% annually. Engineer Chol is a member of a highly respected and well-paid profession in the country and region.

[Manny]

You do have unusual taste.

I prefer to thing of broad tastes. I see beauty in many places and in many ways.

I have a theory that as you get older, say past 45-50, your tastes broaden. I think it may be subconscious in that as your theoretical available pool becomes smaller (younger women become less available, slimmer harder to find, etc.), your taste broadens to include women, and especially women in other racial groups, you might not have looked at before. I know there is stuff about this in psychology, so I asked our favourite resource to look it up for me and gave it my comment above to work with:

ChatGPT:

The phenomenon described in the forum conversation about changing preferences as one ages is an intriguing one and can be understood through several psychological theories and concepts:

Maturation and Experience:

As people age, they often gain more life experience and exposure to different cultures, ideas, and people. This increased exposure can lead to a broader appreciation of beauty and attractiveness in various forms. Research in social psychology suggests that exposure to diverse groups can reduce biases and increase attraction to individuals from those groups (Pettigrew & Tropp, 2006).
Shifting Priorities:

With age, individuals' priorities and values may shift. While younger individuals might prioritize certain physical attributes, older individuals often place more value on personality, compatibility, and shared experiences (Hazan & Diamond, 2000). This shift in priorities can lead to a broader range of what is considered attractive.

Reduced Social Pressure:

Older individuals might feel less pressure to conform to societal standards of beauty. As people age, they often become more secure in their own identities and less concerned with societal judgments, allowing them to appreciate a wider range of physical appearances (Heckhausen, Dixon, & Baltes, 1989).

Evolutionary Perspective:

From an evolutionary standpoint, as reproductive potential declines with age, individuals might become less focused on characteristics associated with fertility (such as youth) and more open to other qualities that signify a good partnership or companionship (Buss, 1989).

Psychological Adaptation:

There is also the concept of psychological adaptation. As individuals realize that their pool of potential partners is changing (due to aging, societal norms, etc.), their preferences might adapt accordingly. This adaptive preference theory suggests that preferences can change to maximize satisfaction given the available options (Kenrick et al., 2001).

These factors combined suggest that it is quite plausible for someone's tastes to broaden as they age, encompassing a wider range of attributes and characteristics they might not have considered attractive before. This broadening of preferences could indeed include an increased appreciation for individuals from different racial or ethnic backgrounds.

[andrewfi]

The reality is that with age comes greater opportunity. I have a much broader range of partners for sex, socialising and fun than I did when I was 20 years old. That's true for most men who are decently socialised and modestly solvent.

Yes, tastes broaden but that's due to experience and opportunity. Remember, women are not a scarce commodity and, as circumstances continually demonstrate, older guys can, for a whole raft of reasons, enjoy the company of a wide range of types of female company.

Old man in a candy shop sitting here marveling at the options available.

[2tallbill]

Namibia high court overturns law banning gay sex
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/21/namibia-high-court-overturns-law-banning-consensual-gay-sex

I've always said that there's nothing wrong with gay sex as long as both chicks are hot.