Take the following test and share the results with a friend. It may change the way you look at men.

1. Your age: _____Under 25 (0); _____25 to 34 (1); _____35 to 50 (2); _____Over 50 (3)

2. Marital status: _____Married (give yourself -2 and proceed with extreme caution); _____Single, never married (1); _____Separated, divorced, or widowed (2)

3. Have you ever: _____Considered dating a younger man? (1); _____Fantasized about having a younger lover? (2); _____Dated anyone at least five years younger? (3); _____Had a serious relationship with a younger man? (Stop the test, you're ready.)

4. Most of your male friends are: _____Older (0); _____Younger or about your age (1)

5. If you went out with a younger man, your friends: _____Would be appalled (0); _____Wouldn't care (1); _____Would be supportive (2)

6. If you fell in love with a younger man, your mother would: _____Think you're crazy(0); _____Want what's best for you (1); _____Ask you to find her one too (2)

7.You: _____Don't have children but want them (0); _____Have children (1); _____Don't have or want children (2)

8. Your partner should be: _____More experienced than you are (0); _____There for you (1)

9. Sex is: _____Been there, done that (0); _____Somewhat important (1); _____Very important (2); _____Life (3)

10. Which of the following best describes how you feel: _____You're content to let your partner make most of the major decisions (0); _____You want to make the major decisions (1); _____You want to make major decisions together (2)

Scoring:

9 or more points: You're ready for a younger soulmate. What are you waiting for?

5-8 points: You're intrigued, but reluctant. Read (or re-read) The Woman's Guide to Younger Men and Confessions of a Younger Lover.

0-4 points: There's a younger man for you, but you'll have to wait until he gets a little older.