Do women find it challenging to date a guy who’s much younger, or is it just society that makes age gaps feel awkward?

I was not always like that, experimenting and learning with differences, but nowadays I want a compatible partner, do not want to help a child grow up and energize me in return, or to give energy to an elder whilst gaining from their wisdom. I want an equal partner to grow together and support each other.
....Yes yes there are old souls etc, not for me these stories nowadays:)