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Age has a interesting effect on the reproductive marketplace. A young woman (18 - early 20s) is at her peak "valuation" as it were. Typically you will see the most prized women in that age bracket dating older men (mid 20s and up). Men are valued differently, how established they are in life plays a big role in how women value them so having some more time to get their lives together is a positive, up until a point.

There is also a survivorship bias at play. The men who are available in your age range are probably the least interested in settling down and having children. Due to the ticking of the biological clock, a strange thing happens around 25 - 30 for men where they suddenly are pursued rather than pursuer. Most remotely desirable men will find themselves attached at this point even if they didn't intend to be (I sure didn't).

In your shoes, I'd wager your best bet would be divorced men who have children. They have been thrust back into the reproductive marketplace often against their will (women initiate most divorces) but probably enjoy children and are used to being in a marriage.

Happy hunting!




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