I've not been this happy in I don't know how many years. My life is blessed with many wonderful new friends I've met through Christian singles groups and dances.
I have found for the most part that the outward beauty of many middle-aged ladies is in large part a reflection of their inner qualities as well. I would not even consider marrying a woman who was much younger than me for a number of reasons, maturity being the biggest factor. Although children are wonderful, mine are grown and gone and I choose not to want to raise young children at this point in my life. Older children at home would not be a problem, but I want them grown and gone by the time I'm 55.
I also know a woman who was once a 'trophy wife' and based on her experience I believe trophy wives must be miserable for the most part. Ofrtunately she realized what she had done and she is now married to a wonderful guy who is actually a bit younger than she is. Can you imagine being wanted only for your physical beauty? What an self-image destroyer.
What is worse, only being wanted for your physical beauty, or only being kept around because you can do the nasty and knowing when that's no longer exciting that you are out on your rear. Because some men don't think that they have any control over their hormones and that's the way it is, toots.
For both women and men, the inner beauty is what is truly important. If a man has honor and character, it doesn't matter if he's aging a bit. Same goes for a woman.
I'm glad you're happy.