Olga, principally there are true points in what you have written.
But at the same time I can not agree with, as there's no general rule that applies for couple having an age gap.
I have not been married before and always been attracted to younger women. I have omitted many things in my life, which I could have shared, if I'd been married, but I simply have not been blessed with the love I have been longing for in my life. Now, I want to have a younger partner to catch up with life. That may sound selfish, but I don't see a problem, as I know that I have the potential to keep up with a younger woman. Appearance does play a role for me, though off course it is not my main criteria ... but without being attracted it simply does not work out for me!
So, what shall I do in your opinion!? Should I blame and condemn myself for wanting a younger woman as partner?
Do you really believe all older man do approach with hypocrisy, white lies and golden stories and are investing in a future caretaker or nurse?
If yes, that would mean that you also consider women naif and kind of imprudent to take proper decisions.
This is not a one-sided story written by men.
Let me tell you. Since I became member of this website, I have received a total of 91 messages. But expect for a few young women, all women who wrote me, were beyond my specified age criteria (which 25-35). I received messages from women aged 36 - 55. So, maybe that explains to many women here, why they do not get a reply ... because in my case the age group of women I attracted interest, did not match with mine, so I did not sign up for paid membership and was not in the position to reply to any of them. I hereby apologize from all women who wrote me but did not get a reply from me till now ... since I have especially underlined my expectations I do have a clear conscience in this matter! Anyway, I have to add that there are also very attractive women here in there late 30's, who took very well care of themselves. So age is not always a reference, but it is a "must state", because even when done you see how the outcome is in my case! That's why I haven't entered an active role in searching or contacting, still considering, if it will make any sense based on the messages I got!?
I have always believed that an age gap (for me it is at least 6-10 years), where the man is older, is of advantage for the relationship.
But not vice versa! But as said that's just my opinion.