For my sins, perhaps.

No, I was being facetious, pointing out another reason that a woman might not be interested. I'm much too busy with grad school and a new career to pursue women of any age. And to pursue (unless invited) has always struck me as unseemly.

Once I graduate and settle into a teaching spot somewhere, I will build a new circle of friends and reconnect with others I've lost touch with while in school. If one of those friendships should catch fire, I'll start to date again, but it will almost certainly be with someone near my age. I know I can't keep up with anyone much younger.