[HitmanLV]

Masculinity, confidence, poise, intelligence, sense of humor, or whatever else she finds appealing.

In other words, what she is looking for. Being 38 has almost nothing to do with it - a man of a wide range of ages can supply that for a woman (he can be 19, 29, 39, 49, 59, or older).

It's just that given that choice, most men would opt to be with a quality 26 year old woman, rather than a quality 36 year old woman, and rather than a quality 46 year old woman. Men have more freedom and choice when it comes to dating and companionship. So do women. Everyone gets what they deserve, and that's a good thing!

[marajade]

I think its all about personal choice. Age to me, isn't really much of a qualifier.