Why do some young girls have no interest in handsome peers their age, yet throw themselves into the arms of older men? In fact, girls who pursue "uncle love" often become playthings for the abuse and exploitation of these older men. Because "uncle love" is essentially a very insidious kind of emotional relationship. Common examples include teacher-student romances or the kind of unethical love depicted in movies like "Lolita," where a stepfather falls in love with a young girl—these are typical cases.