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Yet, paradoxically, the current TikTok confessional and media narratives tell a different story, revealing women increasingly endorsing relationships with men in their 30s and beyond. A TikTok user explicitly states, "Dating somebody in his 30s while I’m 22 is the best decision I’ve ever made." She highlights how her older partner teaches her to communicate better, stabilizes her emotionally, and treats her with kindness and respect—elements she claims were lacking in her previous, same-age relationships. Her surprise at her own comfort and happiness underscores a growing awareness of the benefits that traditional, confidence-driven masculinity can bring.