> Unfortunately, they can't wait too long, because eventually, they'll lose out to younger women entering the same market Consider this scenario: a man seeking

> Unfortunately, they can't wait too long, because eventually, they'll lose out to younger women entering the same market Consider this scenario: a man seeking marriage is likely to continue seeking it through his old age (e.g. doesn't become an eternal bachelor or celibate). In this case, a woman of that same old age is likely to marry someone young because they can provide for their young husband materially, and from the young mans' point of view marrying an older woman is a good chance for marriage in a market where older men are using their own value to attract younger women.