So, I’m a 20-year-old guy who has recently started getting a lot of attention from women, both in real life and online. But I’ve noticed that I’m specifically attracted to older women. The issue is, for some reason, many of these women seem to have a problem with the age difference.

For example, last week I was traveling and met this girl who actually initiated the conversation. By the end of it, she got quite personal—asking about my love life—and even asked for my Instagram. I gave it to her, but when I told her I was 20, she responded with, “Oh, I thought you were 21.” (She was 24.) That moment kind of changed the vibe.

So I’m curious—what have your experiences been like in similar situations? And how do you guys usually handle encounters like these?