edit: The title is a statement I heard from another man talking about dating and relationships in 2023.

I used to believe this until I noticed a pattern with the type of women that successful men in the public eye go for (I'm talking about serious men that have their shit together and want a life long partner, not rich degenerates who are just interested in sex). Usually, it's a woman that's younger than them, but they're rarely ever under 30. When you think about it, a man who's moving up in the world doesn't have time to invest in a younger woman he essentially has to father. He wants someone that can benefit him beyond sex by improving his quality of life.

For example, Henry Cavill is dating a 32-year-old who has her own money, has experience working in television as a producer, and has powerful connections (her father is a Hollyweird exec). I mention him because he's the first gigachad that comes to mind that isn't dating the hottest and youngest woman he can find, even though he absolutely can. He seems to value intellect and experience more, but obviously looks and her being younger is still important. These men can get sex at any time and it's risky trying to mold a 20 year who could end up rejecting their teachings and waste their time.

It makes sense that a successful man would think strategically about dating. I'm not saying women should date the top 10% of men or squander our youth, but that high quality men demand more than just youth, a pretty face/body, and good attitude. This gives hope to the women who may not be as attractive or young as other women but bring a lot to the table. Maybe this is obvious to you, but I never realized this until now.