Moral Panic or Lonely Women’s Age-Gap Rage?

I’ve been diving into the wild online drama about age-gap relationships, and wow, it’s a mess. I see guys my age—say, 45—pairing up with 23-year-old women, chasing that youthful fertility vibe, while I notice women often go for status and resources, like some Clooney-type. But the backlash? It’s personal. I’m called out by “wine aunts” and “cat ladies” online—folks who seem furious that men like me might prefer younger partners. They’re raging, maybe because society’s shifted—delayed marriages, fewer kids, and all that. I get why it stings, but why shame consenting adults? I’m annoyed at the double standard: older women with young guys get high-fives, but I’m a creep? I think relationships are about mutual gain—youth for stability, not power games. Honestly, scrolling X and Reddit, I feel this envy and regret driving the hate. Maybe marrying young’s the fix, but why’s everyone so mad about my choices?