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I don't think we talk enough about how cruel the gay dating scene can be towards ageing men. Apparently, you're supposed to be young, muscular, handsome, have perfect skin and maintain a certain body type to remain desirable. Once you start getting grey hair, develop a few wrinkles, lose your six-pack or turn 40, some people suddenly treat you like you've expired. I've seen older gay men being mocked for expressing interest in younger men, even when they're respectful and understand boundaries. I've also seen men in their 30s and 40s desperately trying to look 20 because they believe getting older means becoming invisible. And honestly, it makes me sad.