It's a universally known fact that boys are stupid, some more than others. But, no matter how stupid we may think they are, we can't live without them...or can we? Or maybe girls are just dating the wrong type of guys. Older guys make for better, healthier and happier relationships and here are some reasons why:

1. They're more mature.

Every girl knows that guys their age just aren't mature enough for their liking. Older guys are a closer match to you as far as maturity levels go. They're mature but they still know how to have fun. It's a win/win.

2. They have real goals.

Older guys' only concerns aren't whether or not he can shotgun more beers in an hour than his friends. They're more concerned about where they want to be in five years, where they want to live and how they're going to make their life better.

3. They're experienced.

Chances are that if you're dating an older guy, you're not his first serious relationship. He may have had one, he may have had a few. He knows what a real relationship entails and doesn't.

4. They're not worried about what their friends think.

Most guys are constantly worried about their friends telling them that they're "whipped" or "tied down" when really they're just trying to be a good boyfriend. Older guys will take their friends' advice into consideration, but they won't let it dictate their relationship.

5. Commitment is *less* scary to them.

Not saying that all older guys are ready to settle down, but they've definitely thought about it at least once. Even if marriage isn't really their thing, they are still pretty willing to commit to you as your one and only.

6. They won't get caught up in the petty he said/she said stuff.

Mature guys won't waste time on the little things. He's not worried about gossip or side chatter and if something is up, he's going to talk to you first.

7. They're more willing to negotiate and compromise.

Older guys know that in a relationship, things are never "my way or the highway". Negotiation and compromising are major keys in a relationship.

8. They don't like going to bed angry.

Couples argue; it's a known fact. But rather than going to bed angry, older guys know it's important to work things out when the argument cools down.

9. They know your value.

Odds are, your guy has been through some heartaches and made some mistake that he doesn't want to make again. He knows the concept of "you don't know what you have until it's gone" and won't let you forget how much you mean to him.