To be fair, lots of people aren't here just because they can't find somebody local or because they are out of options. Myself, I find much more in common with Slavic women and therefore they are my first choice - not my last. Making that accusation reveals a lot. Ben, having spent a semester in Istanbul, I don't think listing Turkey as a location is really a negative - there are lots of Slavic women in Turkey, happily married to Turks. I would guess that it's in the top 5 countries for Slavic women to marry. It's not polite (or necessarily correct) to speak down like that based on their country of origin or residence. Among the time-wasters, there are some gems here that are very suitable, but honestly I think your chance of success is pretty low if you are gravitating towards the 25-34 crowd. Each person has their preferences, but I suggest being realistic with the age gap and perhaps your chances will improve. Many women want a partner, not another father. I hope you find your match.