I'm 31 (m) and it seems like I get treated like a predator already if I happen to be interested in a younger woman
These subs make me feel a bit better because this age I'm at can be confusing. At my current age you can get called old and young on the same day. I spent most of my 20s working full time (or more) and going to school full time, buying property and building a future. I finished school, got a career job, and turned 30. I'm now in a much better position to date and put my time and attention into a relationship, including being able to be a better supporter. But if I happen to find a girl who is 18-20 attractive, it's like I'm treated as "wrong" and inherently predatory. And it seems like something that is culturally fairly new. It's like our culture is now trying to say both an 18-20 year old is still a minor, can't comprehend and handle a relationship with someone older, but just 10 years later, you're old.
I don't mind dating my age either, or even a bit older (and have), but I keep my options open. I don't find a bunch of tattoos/piercings attractive, and prefer slimmer body types, so that just happens to be younger more often. I think there's also the vibe younger women tend to have, not yet bitter or angry from years of influential social media. I like to be active and have fun, and to be able to have kids someday, ideally after getting plenty of time to focus on just us (whoever that becomes) first before we do. I think these are all mainly natural desires as a guy.