I Can’t Date Younger Men – 62-Year-Old Mo Abudu Shares Her Relationship Preferences

Nigerian filmmaker and media entrepreneur Mo Abudu has explained why she prefers dating men who are around her age or slightly older, saying she has established personal standards and expectations that any potential partner must meet.

The 62-year-old media executive disclosed her relationship preferences during an interview with media personality Toke Makinwa, where she also reflected on heartbreak, financial independence and the qualities she expects from a man.

Speaking about romantic relationships, Abudu dismissed the suggestion that a man could easily break her heart at this stage of her life. She explained that although she had experienced heartbreak when she was younger, her current priorities had changed significantly.

According to her, any tears she sheds today are more likely to be connected to professional challenges than difficulties in her romantic life.

“I even cried recently. Heartbreak. Heartbreak. Nobody can break my heart. It’s not possible. Heartbreak. There’s no such thing as heartbreak at my age,” she said.

She added that while romantic disappointments might have affected her in the past, she now approaches relationships differently.

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“If I cry, it’s not because of man. It may be because of my work. A man cannot make me cry. Okay, surely maybe when I was younger. I mean, we’ve all been there,” she stated.

Asked whether she would agree to a date if a man approached her, Abudu said her decision would depend on his personality, achievements and ability to meet her expectations.

“Right, I’m 62 years old, right, and I have set certain standards and goals for myself. So if you can meet my standards and my expectations, maybe you can take me out, maybe you can’t,” she explained.

The filmmaker also emphasised that financial independence plays an important role in her approach to relationships. Having the ability to provide for herself and her family, she said, means she does not need a partner primarily for financial support.

“I can pretty much provide for myself. I can provide for my family, which I do,” she said.

Abudu further stressed that she would not want a relationship that introduces unnecessary responsibilities or turns a partner into a burden.

“The thing is that I don’t want anyone in my life that’s going to be a burden on me,” she added.

Explaining her preference for men her age or older, Abudu cited her traditional outlook and the importance she places on respect and personal achievement.

She said a potential partner should have accomplished something meaningful in life, arguing that achievements and mutual respect are essential considerations when choosing someone to share a relationship with.