Lol. Guys my age either don't ask or, they do, we start dating & I turn out not to be his cup of tea because I'm 'too busy' or I'm not 'spontaneous' enough, etc. (I work full time, have jobbies/interests, & I do not own a TV).

Younger guys ask. We go out, they are active & keep busy, just like me. We make plans, & time for each other.

Then again, its probably because I'm not looking for a 'one & only'. If it happens, great. If it doesn't thats ok too. I've been a self rescuing princess for a long time now...which is probably off putting for guys my age too, from what has been said.

Interesting! I wonder if the bias toward younger men reflects fear of being widowed by guys much older. There also could be a higher apparent (might not be real) leaning toward conservative, religious, or patriarchial attitudes toward women as a man's age increases.

Of course, it seems that men tend to want to date younger women as well. Perhaps both genders are drawn to the beauty +/- sexual vibe of those "in their youthful prime".

It might be interesting to ask and see how folks answer...