Hello Wanderer, Heres my 2 cents from my perspective. Some women are looking for a man. The most desirable man is not always someone their age. They are sizeing you up just as you are sizeing them up.
As far as the problem issue, if it has tits or wheels you will have problems with it. But that shouldnt stop you thats the way it is for everybody.
I'm 54 and where I work there are 4 women in their 20's that have shown an interest in me. I am married so I dont plan on going anywhere with their overtures. When I think about it, I conclude they see me as someone who is stable, and financially sound. Thier contemporaies are the ones that left them with the children and the bills. So I guess they see me as a sugar daddy. But you know what, I see them as, a young piece of meat. And if I was in the market. I'd take a look. And enjoy the ride.
You say you would have to love someone to sleep with them. Do you mean you would have to lust them? Love is a strong affection, so I guess you have to get to know them. So you start with an attraction. If you feel you could be arroused by the female, then you go to step 2 and ask her out for a date and you get to know her. When you get to know her and you are attrated to her, then you decide do you love or abhor that person. If you love that person then you can sleep with them.
Or if you like complications ask her to marry you and take half your assets. Then how do you know if she loves you or wants half your assets? I have a lawyer friend, he always says over and over, all relationships are based on quid quo pro. Something for something. What you bring to the table and what they bring to the table. Marriage is legalized prostitution for many. You provide shelter and care she provides a warm body. quid quo pro.
If none of this makes sense, you could just ask your male friend you saved from the troof to go to disney world with you and save a lot of hassel.
There will be problems with a girl friend in her 20's, There will be problems with a girlfriend in her 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's. Just pick your problems because they got em.
I'm not down on girlfriends or marriage, Ive been married to the same women since 72, I wouldnt trade her for the moon.This is just the way I see it.
If you want to get right to the gist of it find the perfect woman and perfect situation. Go to e harmony.com But life is the journey not the destination and these kind of problems and discussions are what make life interesting.
Good luck Richard.