I know a woman who met a man online during lockdown. They chatted a lot & eventually (when circumstances permitted) they met. Now they see each other regularly. They're exactly the same age (70+) and both "single". A really nice guy (I've met him a few times). So, (as far as I can see), it can work out!
They say women are a bit picky but men are worse. Why is it so difficult to find a decent man on a dating site who doesn't want a housekeeper, therapist for his broken marriage or death of his wife or a clothes horse to accompany him to events. Is there no-one out there who values an older, intelligent, sensible woman, and if there is where is he!