Kuna,
I was writing when you posted, but to return the compliment, excellent post about women and the phases they go through. I agree with pretty much everything you wrote, and I see it in my everyday life. I have a 19 year old niece who thinks she's cool because she's dating the "hottie" guy, she showed his photo to all of us at Christmas, it was all about "isn't he hot" "look at his eyes, his lips" I didn't hear anything about him being a nice guy or treating her well, it was all superficial.
On the other hand her 43 year old mother (my sister) is obviously at a different phase of her life, but she is single too after a divorce from my best friend, Gawd what a mess! Anyway, she is dating, and looking for a stable relationship at this point, but I have to say she reminds me of KenC's description of his ex, she shoots down most men thinking they are not good enough, she is very beautiful, but the guys she's attracted to don't stick around very long, it's a shame. She goes for looks too most of the time, like mother like daughter, she's teaching her all the wrong things, but I keep my mouth shut because I know what would happen next...oh so dating Russian women half your age is better? I'm staying out of that argument!

I would disagree with you in your statement about a 20 year old girl and 38 year old man, Nataly is 22 and I am 38, but she has a lot more to offer me than just "stuff" or sex if we want to be clear about it. I guess in some ways I wish she was older, but we came together somehow and we have a great relationship, we share everything in our lives, and she is like my best friend, you can't ask for more than that. When someone says "what do you talk about with someone so young" I say, everything! I feel lucky to have met her, and she feels the same about me, age doesn't matter to us, but let's not start another age debate, I'm just sayin...
Can't wait to hear your T/R, I think you are in for a grand adventure, I'm excited for you, just a few more days!