cougars becoming extinct

Looks like Mrs. Robinson is more fantasy than reality.

The idea of younger men craving older women is exaggerated, this Boston Globe article reports. It talks about dating services that have set up match-making events specifically to hook young men up with a cougar. Those events have failed due to a lack of participants.

I'm not surprised.

I think most guys would like a "one time only" encounter with an older woman, but as far an actual relationship, probably not so much. Guys thrive on the idea of being the protector, the bread-winner, and I think those qualities are somewhat jeopardized when you date an older woman.

Do cougars still prosper in the relationship jungle?