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[quote=Anonymous]early 30s women seeking 40 or 45+ men?

Of course, there are *always* older men pursuing younger women. But I'm not talking 50 year olds with 25 year olds. I'm talking a moderately wide age difference of 10-15, maybe 20 years.

As far as children go, I'd like to have one child, but it is not the end of the world if it doesn't happen. I am a very happy aunt. I could also be a fine stepmom provided that there was no pre-existing drama. Yes I realize those are big "ifs", but my point is having children is not the be-all end-all in what I am looking for in a relationship. I am looking for a life partner first and foremost.

This isn't meant to be a humblebrag about being oh-so-mature compared with men my own age, but I just haven't been able to establish a successful relationship with a man closer in age. Too many compatibility issues, and a lot of it is generational and cultural. Maybe it's because I grew up with older Gen X sisters and identify more with them and their preferences and liked how their relationships panned out, as opposed to the relationships I have had. It's also possibly worth mentioning that I spent the bulk of my 20s living outside the United States. Who knows. All I know is the men I've "clicked" with, who are American, the most have been older. Again, could be a grass is greener thing, but I've often felt a connection with men of this age group who were married or taken or gay or otherwise unavailable (though I did not pursue anything for obvious reasons, more of a "wouldn't it be nice...") Anyways, I could keep fathoming about the reason why, but I'm attracted to and seem to get along better with men in their 40s and early 50s. Judge that how you will. What I'm wondering is what the dating "market" is like, and what the dynamic is like, if there is a different dynamic between say, a 45 y/o man with a 32 y/o woman versus the classic example of the possible "sugar daddy" or older guy with a woman in her early 20s. [/quote]

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