>>>I am single in my 40s too and there is a lot of dead on truth about what you say. It can be pretty ridiculous for a woman who is about to hit the wall with her looks and age.<<<
This is my personal preference, but many guys don’t seem to mind. I personally find a woman’s past sexual history a huge turn off. Especially as these women are about to hit the wall. Many have been doing one dude after another. But now they want some guy to commit to them, take care of them and give them the kids. A woman like that just seems too risky. Especially since they can have the mentality of ....kid first....see how things work out with husband second. Because, she can say to yourself, you can always divorce him. With the bonus parting gifts of cash and a babysitter for you to go back to doing random dudes.
Absolutely.
Yes, that would be what CH calls riding the "c*(k carousel"/been through dating hell. And then all of a sudden they want beta bucks and settle down.
And it should turn you off! What kind of judgment does that show for a woman? Racking up a high number/list does not make one prize worthy. It as you say, is risky.