New York Dating Event Seeks 'Boy Toy's' For Older Women

An event is being organized in New York where rich older women over 35, who are earning at least $500,000 a year or have a minimum of $4 million can join an event to look for hot younger guys.

A New York matchmaker is organizing the event to bring together 20 "sugar mamas" and 20 "boy toys".

"Symbiosis has allowed ugly rich men to attract young, gorgeous, money-hungry women for centuries, it's now the women's turn," says Jeremy Abelson.

Set to take place at Manhattan's 230 Fifth club on February 7, it has attracted more than just wealthy divorcees. Nancy Richards, 50, is the owner of a marketing firm and a theater producer in New York and London: "Is it truly what I am looking for? No. Is it an option? Why not? In New York City anything goes."

"I find younger guys will usually be totally into you while older guys will be looking over your shoulder at a younger woman," says Gail Garrison, 44, a fashion designer and former model: "Younger men expect an older woman to be more accomplished. They are looking for you because you are intelligent. They are not looking for a mother."

Abelson says he came up with the idea after drawing criticism from feminists for organizing an event last year that paired wealthy older men with young women. He says more than 5,000 men appliedfor a place in this year's event, they had to be under 35, and twenty finalists were selected.

"I think for men it is an incredible fantasy to be with an older woman," Abelson said. "Older women are more experienced and they know what they want."

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