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A seasoned Shenzhen matchmaker shares insight into the gendered dynamics at play. She notes that women aged 22 to 28 have a significant advantage—they are still in their prime and can freely choose among many suitors. However, after crossing 30, their value diminishes sharply in the eyes of potential partners. Despite earning high incomes or possessing impressive credentials, many women find that men prefer younger women, especially those in their early twenties, citing reasons such as longevity of vitality and reproductive potential.