I must disagree with this being accepted statement. To me, my perception as a 50 year old man, society looks at an older woman having a younger man as being the IN thing right now. I have been so discouraged to look on Plenty Of Fish dating site and find so many women within my age range or even older looking for men from 35-49. They don't care whats inside a man, they are only looking for a number and what their mental perception is of a 50 year old man. It is so frustrating to keep running into women who don't even want to give you the time of day if they learn you are 50 years old before they even know thing one about you. It is the mindset of the individual, and yes, that includes even women, that needs to be changed regarding age. Sorry, but that was a rant I had to get out.