[petesalty]

I think it has a lot to do with lifestyle/attitude more than age. For example, I'm 40, but I don't have kids, nor a mortgage, nor any other major financial responsibilities. I do have a long term partner but she's also an entrepreneur working on her own businesses. I hate to get up early, like to play video games, work out regularly and like a good strong drink now and again. I have the lifestyle of a 20 year olod although I'm much more stable both financially and emotionally. Plus I have a lot of experience - what's not to like?

Don't let age/race/gender/ determine who you partner with, look for commitment, passion and energy - those are the things that are important.

[pbhjpbhj]

I have the lifestyle of a 20 year old

Sounds like the lifestyle of a 40+ yr old bachelor to me. You have a "long term partner" (presume you mean life-partner not business), you have low living costs, you have disposable income, these are not part of a normal 20-something lifestyle.