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A new acquaintance, already 59 years old, told me he\u2019s looking for a wife no older than 30. When I asked him why, his answer made me both laugh and feel sad \ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude28<\/strong><\/h1>\n

I\u2019m forty-six. I\u2019ve been self-employed for twelve years, earning steadily. I\u2019ve never been married and I don\u2019t have children.<\/p>\n

My new acquaintance, Anton, is fifty-nine. His profile picture showed a strict, polished image: suit, gray at the temples, confident gaze. In messages, he was polite, articulate, no crude hints. Everything seemed respectable.<\/p>\n

Out of curiosity one evening, I searched his name online and accidentally came across his dating profile. I opened it and read: \u201cLooking for a wife. Age 25\u201332. I\u2019m 59.\u201d<\/p>\n

I closed the page and told myself it was his personal business. But the next morning, before our meeting, I wondered what he would say if I asked him directly.<\/p>\n

Anton arrived exactly on time. Tall, well-groomed, expensive suit, nice watch, pleasant cologne. We sat in a caf\u00e9 and discussed the project. He spoke clearly and to the point. The business part went smoothly.<\/p>\n

When we finished, he relaxed and said:<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s nice working with such a professional woman. Most specialists just talk nonsense.\u201d<\/p>\n

I smiled and thanked him.<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Gradually the conversation shifted to personal matters.<\/p>\n

\u201cAre you married?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDid your career get in the way?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI just haven\u2019t met the right person.\u201d<\/p>\n

Anton nodded and said he\u2019d been single for two years after his divorce and was now looking for a relationship.<\/p>\n

\u201cAre you trying dating sites?\u201d I asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, my profile is active. I know exactly what I want, so I filter carefully.\u201d<\/p>\n

I decided to be direct.<\/p>\n

\u201cI saw your profile. It says you\u2019re looking for a woman under thirty-two. Is that important?\u201d<\/p>\n

He answered calmly:<\/p>\n

\u201cYes.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy?\u201d<\/p>\n

He took a sip of coffee and said:<\/p>\n

\u201cBecause\u2026\u201d \ud83d\ude32\u2639\ufe0f<\/p>\n

After what he said next, I couldn\u2019t help but laugh\u2014and at the same time, I felt sad \ud83d\ude22\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n

\u201cYounger women are easier. They don\u2019t live in the past, they don\u2019t complain, they take life more lightly.\u201d<\/p>\n

I felt uncomfortable.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo women your age only live in the past?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIn most cases, yes. Constant complaints, resentments, dissatisfaction. They\u2019re difficult.\u201d<\/p>\n

I put my spoon down in my cup.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd are you easy? You\u2019ve had two divorces, you run a serious business with constant problems. You talk about difficulties too. And you have health issues as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

He frowned.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not complaining. I\u2019m stating facts.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cSo when a woman talks about her challenges, that\u2019s complaining?\u201d<\/p>\n

He started to get irritated.<\/p>\n

\u201cI just want comfort.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cComfort meaning a girl who doesn\u2019t argue and looks up at you?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re exaggerating.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNo. You don\u2019t want a woman your own age because she would be an equal partner.\u201d<\/p>\n

He abruptly pushed his cup away.<\/p>\n

\u201cI thought you were reasonable, but apparently you\u2019re too principled.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNot all men are bad. But when a fifty-nine-year-old seeks thirty-year-olds and explains it by saying women his age are \u2018too heavy,\u2019 that says a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n

He stood up.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe shouldn\u2019t work together. You\u2019re confrontational.\u201d<\/strong><\/h1>\n

\u201cI simply don\u2019t agree with writing off women my age in advance.\u201d<\/p>\n

He quickly packed up his tablet and left.<\/p>\n

I stayed in the caf\u00e9 and finished my cold coffee. I paid only for myself\u2014I don\u2019t even accept a cup of coffee from men with those views.<\/p>\n

That evening at home, I thought about our conversation for a long time. I\u2019m forty-six. I have wrinkles and gray hairs. I\u2019ve launched two businesses\u2014one failed, the second succeeded.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve taken loans and paid them off. I buried my father and helped my mother recover from illness. I know what it means to work sixteen-hour days and not give up.<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t live in the past. I live in reality\u2014a reality with both problems and victories.<\/strong><\/h1>\n

But he wants a girl who hasn\u2019t faced serious hardships yet. One who won\u2019t ask about two divorces. Who won\u2019t notice the blood pressure pills at night. Who will simply admire him.<\/p>\n

He doesn\u2019t want a woman.<\/p>\n

He wants the illusion that he is still young and flawless.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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