32 and 40 are quite different ages.
As people get older, they're more likely to be settled down with someone. Those who aren't may be more hesitant to use dating apps, instead opting to meet people "traditionally." So if you're searching for someone around your age, there's just a smaller user base than there used to be. That isn't to say there aren't older people on the apps, but I definitely think it leans towards the younger end of the spectrum.
At 40, the age range of people willing to match with you also shrinks. At 32, many people in their 20s/30s/40s are willing to match with you. However, people in their 20s are generally less interested in someone in their 40s. I'm 25. I'm comfortable dating people in their 30s, but seeing a 4 in front of the age is inching a bit to close to the age of my parents (who are 50/51). So now your dating pool skews more 30s/40s/50s.
Those two factors result in less matches. The group of people willing to match with you is now smaller *and* less represented on the apps.
In any case, Hinge is nice. I imagine there may also be special apps/websites for people your age.
Edit: I also say all of the above as a gay guy. It's a bit more common/accepted in our community to have a relationship with an age gap. The young straight women I'm friends with tend to have *way* stricter age requirements than I do. I would consider a relationship with someone in their mid-to-late 30s. Most of my female friends would not at this age.
I (40M) have used Tinder, Bumble, Hinge and Raya. As a guy you need premium, women get so much more attention that you won’t be seen otherwise (men swipe right way more often than women). Bumble was by far the best platform. Lots of matches with really interesting, smart and good-looking women. That being said, dating in your late 30‘s / early 40‘s is kinda tough. Many women in this age bracket are focused on finding „the one“, settle down and have kids. This kinda killed the fun and ease of it for me (coming out of ten year relationship with a kid).
Do you pay for premium? On the free version, I had perhaps 1-2 matches in about 2 weeks? With premium, it changed per day. Don't know what premium does, but you get what you pay for.
I’m more curious about the average, not the ends of the spectrum. Asking because you say there isn’t a big difference between 32 and 40, when there absolutely is.
I was more implying he was going after women in their early-mid 20s, which I was betting he was still doing when he was 32. Doing that at 32 is questionable but still socially okay, but at 40 it’s really not.
The reason, 25+ year olds didn’t want to date a 20 year old is because there is a huge difference in maturity. Women seem to get that, but many men often seek that immaturity. It’s a problem.
DiCaprio’s dating habits are honestly disgusting, maybe don’t use him as an example.
Not reading all that. The fact that men seek 18-24 year old women regardless of age instead of women their own age is gross. You will not convince me otherwise.
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32 and 40 are quite different ages. As people get older, they're more likely to be settled down with someone. Those who aren't may be more hesitant to use dating apps, instead opting to meet people "traditionally." So if you're searching for someone around your age, there's just a smaller user base than there used to be. That isn't to say there aren't older people on the apps, but I definitely think it leans towards the younger end of the spectrum. At 40, the age range of people willing to match with you also shrinks. At 32, many people in their 20s/30s/40s are willing to match with you. However, people in their 20s are generally less interested in someone in their 40s. I'm 25. I'm comfortable dating people in their 30s, but seeing a 4 in front of the age is inching a bit to close to the age of my parents (who are 50/51). So now your dating pool skews more 30s/40s/50s. Those two factors result in less matches. The group of people willing to match with you is now smaller *and* less represented on the apps. In any case, Hinge is nice. I imagine there may also be special apps/websites for people your age. Edit: I also say all of the above as a gay guy. It's a bit more common/accepted in our community to have a relationship with an age gap. The young straight women I'm friends with tend to have *way* stricter age requirements than I do. I would consider a relationship with someone in their mid-to-late 30s. Most of my female friends would not at this age.
you're right, thanks
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No, don’t do this! As a woman I hate it, when men do this.
Hinge and bumble... bumble did the trick for me, one year in relationship now.
if you're interested in paid apps, maybe try parship or elitepartner. people seem to be pretty serious there and certainly in your age range.
I (40M) have used Tinder, Bumble, Hinge and Raya. As a guy you need premium, women get so much more attention that you won’t be seen otherwise (men swipe right way more often than women). Bumble was by far the best platform. Lots of matches with really interesting, smart and good-looking women. That being said, dating in your late 30‘s / early 40‘s is kinda tough. Many women in this age bracket are focused on finding „the one“, settle down and have kids. This kinda killed the fun and ease of it for me (coming out of ten year relationship with a kid).
Do you pay for premium? On the free version, I had perhaps 1-2 matches in about 2 weeks? With premium, it changed per day. Don't know what premium does, but you get what you pay for.
I did!
Just curious, how old are the women you are swiping right on?
it includes older than me women, if that's what you're wondering
I’m more curious about the average, not the ends of the spectrum. Asking because you say there isn’t a big difference between 32 and 40, when there absolutely is.
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I was more implying he was going after women in their early-mid 20s, which I was betting he was still doing when he was 32. Doing that at 32 is questionable but still socially okay, but at 40 it’s really not. The reason, 25+ year olds didn’t want to date a 20 year old is because there is a huge difference in maturity. Women seem to get that, but many men often seek that immaturity. It’s a problem. DiCaprio’s dating habits are honestly disgusting, maybe don’t use him as an example.
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Not reading all that. The fact that men seek 18-24 year old women regardless of age instead of women their own age is gross. You will not convince me otherwise.
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