A lot of it is due to the expectations of each partner. It must be fairly sure as I have read that if a woman marries a man 20 years plus her senior and she’s in her forties, she is not looking for adventure in the sack. He might, but not her.
Women, from what I’ve read are looking for something different at that point generally like companion ship and security.
... many women cite maturity, wisdom, and financial stability as good reasons to date men who are older.
Of course this is the normal first step to marriage or cohabitation.
rwood
i’m married and not allowed to date! But if i was suddenly single, I would NOT be looking to date someone in his 60’s much less 80’s.
I’ve always been with men my age or younger. Now that i am older, it would have to be someone at least 5 years younger than me.