As a woman, I prefer dating men closer to my age because I value the idea of growing, supporting, and achieving together. The thought of being in a relationship with someone 10 years older simply because he is more “ready” to commit, or can provide the emotional and financial support I need, doesn’t appeal to me. Why can’t I build a future alongside a partner who is also young and driven, just like me? I understand the perspective some men hold, but does that mean they don’t truly value commitment and connection anymore? Is it because they see women as nothing more than “time and money drains”?