The data shows that a man is only 22% less likely to respond to an older woman than a younger woman if she initiates contact. Let Me Tweet the Ways) What are some of the reasons for this? For women who have been trying to find that illusive “special someone” for a while, this may seem like an impossible question to answer.Even though I'm 14 years older than him, he seems completely smitten with me.He texts me several times a day to tell me that I am gorgeous - my skin is like porcelain, my eyes are like deep pools and my hair is like golden sand.

When it comes to dating, there’s an unscientific, but prevailing opinion that older men want younger women and vice versa.

Users allow the app to access their Facebook profile, and people are then are paired based on interests.

To sweeten the appeal, AYI also flags any mutual friends the prospective pair share. If not, they can click “skip.” (MORE: Does Online Dating Make It Harder to Find ‘the One’?

They explain that a change in mindset is essential for women over 60 who want to find romance.

In my recent interview with dating coach, David Wygant, he suggested that men are often the ones who lack confidence and suffer from fear of rejection.