why do older men like younger women instead of older women?

Biology. Men want fertile women who are usually young, whereas women just want a strong man who can provide. Hence women going for older men or established men and men just going for the youngest woman they can get.
But this is all generalization by the way.

Older women are not ugly.

Take a step back and check out the world we live in. Youth is pitched and sold in every market conceivable.
By the way, older women are not ugly. I find some of them quite attractive.

I prefer over 40, whatever you deem that to be. They're considerably more sensual and have greater awareness of their non-sexual being as well. I think they also have a greater appreciation for life.

I'll pass on the 20 something all day long.

Hmmmmmmmmm maybe gravity

Partially, as attractiveness is one sign of health. Men of all age ranges prefer the same aged women. 22 is the ideal. The peak of fertility. After 40, a woman's fertility drastically drops and starts really declining at 35. Naturally, biologically, men are most drawn to fertile, healthy women. Those tend to be young women.

Whereas, women are more motivated by protection, resources, and experience, among other things: i.e. survivable or "comfort" characteristics, which older men typically can provide much more of than younger men. Mens fertility drops drastically after 40, as well, but it doesnt matter so much, because of the infinite amount of sperm and not needing to carry the child.

Humans are just animals. Virtually everything revolves around reproduction. Even males who are consciously not interested in children are still motivated instinctually in their sexual preference: leading to still preferring younger women. Variations on this are a result of mostly environmental programming.

men like what they like, not really any rule to it

younger women are more interesting, willing to go out, have fun, prettier

Older women are not ugly they're just older. I'm sure there are older women much prettier than you.

older women are not ugly. they are more understanding and know what it takes to be in a relationship

Young women are ugly too tho

No, it's because they believe having a younger woman makes them look more like a stud. And, older women are Not ugly, chick.

FFS older ladies are the most sexiest of all

It doesn't matter to me. I've actually dated more older than younger. 🤔

To each his own I guess. ;)

No

what? says you.

The urge to reproduce attracts men to young women who are in their fertile childbearing years.

it's an ego boost

This is nuts, or maybe I am. But, since I do fit the category, I can chime in, "these answers are insane."

The LAST thing I'm looking for is fertile. I had a vasectomy so there would be no chance of little f'ing rug rats ever. I've had my two. To do it well is an expensive pain in the ass that's both physically and mentally draining.

Now, not to be crass, but you think I want to put in ANOTHER 20 years because the boobs have yet to drop and the pussy is tighter AND I want to propagate? And some 22 year old twit is supposed to maintain my attention.

What next, an Ariana Grande concert?

Have you all lost your minds?

Why do you think all older men are the same ?

Because all the older ladies are dead.