Cool kids & women

SAISON 1 - EPISODE 2

Does age really matter in romantic relationships? After a disastrous date (or non-date) with Big, Carrie finds herself seeing Sam, a cool twenty-something introduced by Samantha. Between trendy parties, kisses that last for hours, and pure lightheartedness, Carrie wonders if this fling shouldn't last longer than expected.

Let’s face it, dating a younger guy has its perks! It’s all about lightness and zero drama—a far cry from 40-year-old men who, according to Carrie, are "like grade-four crosswords: complex, unsolvable, and you’re never quite sure if you’ve got the right answer."

I feel like back in the day, dating a younger man was mostly synonymous with sex. It was seen as entertainment, experimentation, or even something hidden and forbidden. Rare were the times these couples were sealed with a "I now pronounce you husband and wife." At the very least, you had to have a thick skin. Today, couples with a significant age gap where the woman is older are no longer so rare. But are they judged any less?

Sure, we’re obsessed with Virginie Efira and Niels Schneider, Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling, or Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas. (Dare I mention Emmanuel and Brigitte? No politics here!). But what about when you’re not a superstar? How would your friends and family react if you introduced them to a guy in his early twenties? And above all, what makes these "cool kids" so damn attractive?

It’s simple: they radiate the vibe of guys who are comfortable in their own skin, healthy, and hyper-open-minded. They seem more responsible, full of life, and "commitment" is just another word in their vocabulary. "The club" is no longer the Saturday night spot where they get wasted; now, they hit up running clubs, art clubs, or cinema clubs (big up to the @RCC, we love you). They follow the news, debate with friends, talk politics—all with a sense of kindness. And then, last but not least, they are "DE-CON-STRUC-TED." #whataword!

I might not have chosen that specific term—I’d prefer a "well-built" man to a "deconstructed" one—but you get the point! They are breaking free from the automatic patterns expected of men, and as we say back home: it was time! Or rather: finally! 

In the end, they seem like the perfect guy to introduce to your inner circle. But do these matcha addicts really charm us beyond the concept? Does it work in real life? Are they actually that mature? Is everyone truly that non-judgmental? And most importantly, are we really ready to own that age gap?

All these questions make me think there’s always a "but." So I’d tend to say that, age or no age, the most important thing is to go where you feel good, whether it’s with a younger man or an older one! It’s a bit like our wardrobes, where we mix the latest Acne Studios collection with a vintage Chanel gem found on Vestiaire Co. Ultimately, the only thing that matters is that they give us a thrill, right?

P.S.: Could men be a drug? Meaning, I still have a lot of work to do!

A presto, 

Rebecca