Maybe so, could be quite possible. My own view is that I find its easier to relate to people who have had a career and have an idea of the outside world, beyond a holiday in Menorca!
But seriously, it's good to question these things, and wonder about it. I'm most certain if I was 50 balding and single, i'd appreciate a young girl to keep me company, because hey, the celebrities do it. But really what is in it for the girls, is it the security? Is it the matured personality? Is it because they have wealth and only have a few more years left?
I know every situation is individual, but just good to hear a few views.
Working with the cruise lines, I noticed most of our crew and officers who got together tended to be similar in age, but with all mixes of nationalities.