Such emotionally mature replies is all I want to see on Medium. Thank you for sharing your perspective, Daniel. It appears that dating doesn't get easier with age, eh? As per conversations I've had here with older women, it doesn't. I can confirm that women aren't used to emotionally available men with good views and values, but at the same time I've heard experiences of mature men who have encountered mostly immature women with questionable personalities, and as such, aren't used to good and well-adjusted women either. So... I guess it's hard for everyone and it's a bit of a gamble on all fronts.
I hope you'll be able to find a good partner. Love is possible at any age. But please make sure you are happy on your own as well; sadly, this is something people often forget about. Also, I bet the entire Medium would be happy to read about your experiences with dating as a slightly older gentleman.