How does older men younger women dating usually work out in the long term?

Been lurking for a bit but this question finally made me post. How does older men younger women dating usually work out in the long term?

Privacy and scams are real concerns these days. I've had experiences where the 'free' version turned out to be pretty much useless once they locked everything behind a paywall.

Drop your thoughts below, especially if you've had good or bad experiences recently.

Safety first, always. Some basics I follow:

• Use a dedicated email address
• Never share your real number until you've video chatted first
• Meet in public places the first few times
• Tell a friend where you're going

As for platform recommendations — I came across Datelink recently and it seemed more transparent than most.

The fake profile issue is no joke. Even some of the paid sites have them. At least go for one that has manual verification.

Tried several options over the past year. The ones that worked best for me had real verification steps and didn't immediately push you toward a paid plan. Most platforms these days gate messaging behind subscriptions which gets old fast.

I came across Datescout recently and it seemed more transparent than most.

It really depends on your location. Some of these work way better in bigger cities than rural areas.

The scam DMs you get within minutes of signing up are wild. Definitely use a throwaway email.