Is it very concerning if a teenager is attracted to much older people?

[thegirlfromthething]

Thinking back on when I developed the tastes I have now, I realized that it was around 14 that I became attracted to middle-aged or even old men. Plenty of teenagers find people in their twenties or sometimes a little older attractive but I didn’t think my preference was that bizarre until I shared it with friends, who were shocked and a bit grossed out. I feel like I missed out on a lot of milestones like the first kiss, first date, first relationship, etc that happen during your teenage years because I’m practically never attracted to other teenagers. I’ve never actually pursued an older man, or really anyone, but I wonder if it’s actually that concerning that I’m interested in them.

[Anonymous]

Its called having daddy issues

[Anonymous]

Not it isn't on its own. Sexual attraction is natural. It's even natural to be an adult and sexually attracted to teens who are developing adult bodies. But don't act on it.