Older Men

How old is too old? Through my search for Mr. Right, I have come across a lot of men who have 10+ years on my young 24. I know these older men are great guys but I hesitate to even consider them as options. Back a year ago, I dated a guy that was eleven years older than me and I knew after a month that the age gap was eventually going to come between us. Though our mental and physical connection was strong, our lives were at completely different stages. He wanted to settle down and I was just starting my career and graduate school at night.
Since my experience with my much older boyfriend, I’m hesitant to date an older man. I often wonder why men who appear charming, good natured and kind are still single in their mid to older thirties? Are they looking for someone so particular that they’ve turned down Jewish women who are amazing? What are their issues? Everyone has baggage but how much is too much?
Through asking men in there mid-thirties these questions, my consensus for their being single is a mixture of career, baggage and lifestyle as well as the desire to find a partner they truly connect with. People are marrying at a later age because they are first learning about themselves and then finding someone to appreciate the full package. My parent’s generation got married in their early twenties and unfortunately most of them got divorced in their forties. The generations since, have seen what divorce does to children and all parties involved and are less likely to jump into such a secure commitment without being 100 % sure.
As of right now I have my eye on three men in their thirties. They are established professionals, have a strong sense of self and are all around fun guys to spend time with. A connection is a connection and as a young goal driven women in my mid 20’s maybe age shouldn’t play such an important role as happiness is all that matters.