Same here, we are the exception though. It worked out for me that, even though I didn’t make much money then, I was at the beginning of a prestigious and high paying career, and she gambled on my success. A lot of men in their 20s aren’t that lucky, and have to hit their 30s before they have the income to buy house and show that they can provide.

A 35 yo with a house and good job is going to be able to get more quality mid 20s women than a typical mid 20s dude.