"Returning after 35 years off" rather implies one who is at least 44 years old (if from the hills here). That's about the age at which "available" women begin to outnumber the available men by a significant percentage. The disparity increases fairly rapidly as ages advance - in most populous areas.

That does mean that a woman of that age or older must often learn to be somewhat more aggressive (predatory is another word that comes to mind) to have a reasonable chance of successful hunting.

It also suggests that a male of "mature age," provided that a fair number of fair ones can be found, may choose between being "easily satisfied" or "very afraid."

Males of any age should note that a fair percentage of early marriages last no more than a few years, with hubbies being cast out when they become a bad influence on the children, so young females (20 - 24?), recently divorced, with homes full of squalling brats, may be plentiful. Abject FEAR is recommended should those be encountered by anyone of sensible years. (usually)

John