I am 56 which is “older” than those women here who are still dating or in a relationship prior to settling down in a “permanent” way.
I have always liked to watch people. I have always watched women with greater interest.
I try not to stare but probably fail from the woman’s point of view more often than I realize.
I am not on the prowl after other women. I have a great relationship with the only woman I want.
That makes me feel like I am non-threatening to the women who see me as “older.” I admire a women who is attractive (sexy), confident, and well dressed. Seeing them makes me smile and I make polite eye contact when they notice I am looking at them.
Would I have loved to ‘hit on’ these women when I was younger and looking for a relationship? Yes! Would I do so now? Absolutely not!
In a suitable situation, I might converse with them as I would with my daughter’s or sons’ female friends. I would not make any kind of sexual approach.
If this helps younger women to understand my conduct and that of whatever older men are like me. Of course I cannot speak for men with no sense of their own boundaries.