>>33449099
>I’ll take all data points for pic related.
understand three basic principles. Right place, right time, right guy. Even the most attractive men are incels most of the time, they cannot get mates or sex any time they choose- until they do score. So understand this first of all. This was the main drive for men in civilized men throughout human history- the ability to form relationship bonds with women and procreate. So you are not alone in this sentiment, and it isn't anything new.
>The reason I ask is because I took a year of dating when the last 5 women I met had serious red flags
it sounds like a filtering or selection problem. If you are attracting these kind of women, you don't have boundaries. You probably let them walk all over you and take advantage of your resources because your relationship knowledge is still that of a 13 year old child. Learn where to draw the line and how to filter women.
>Tips for older men dating young women
women these days are open to dating older men. So it should not be an obstacle. What is an obstacle though is your mindset and expectations. Since you are older, you are competing with everyone else younger than you that also want those women. So offer something they cannot and that is your advantage. It also helps to try dating and different nations- an international.