Sure, I like being contacted. Sometimes it proves interesting; other times not so much. But the initial contact by the women is always enjoyed and appreciated.
As for being romanced . . . hm, I dunno; she laughs at my jokes and doesn't point and laugh at me.
The most romantic thing a women has ever done? I was sick once and a woman came over, bearing soup and TLC. That got to me.
I don't think age matters. I never did. When I was in my twenties I dated my professor (she was in her fifties). Now that I'm in my fifties I date women in their twenties, as well as women of all ages. If they're pretty, in good physical shape and smart, who cares. Some women get better looking as they age. They have more character.
RE: North Jersey
I'm in northern Jersey; Jersey City, on the edge of Hoboken.