My father advised me against it in my teens. I posed the question and his advice was sound. It stuck and I always dated men my age. But I’m in a different season and have more in common with the childfree aspiring nomad who’s slightly younger. We get along well.
And I’ve noticed increasing attention from younger men in Christian circles. They like my disposition and esteem for their sex and its expression. You can see the nuances of our gender when we engage. And that’s refreshing for most.