I attract women older than me but never women my age despite looking young. Why is that?

I'm 22M. I have no idea why, but older women of all races always tell me I'm a catch and are surprised I'm still single. It did make me feel better realizing that so many women actually think I'm attractive, although I'm just too young for them IMO.

I wish to date girls my age but I think the standards they have are either super high or they are just more closed off than ever when it comes to dating. I try to make my move when the time feels right but I always get rejected or worse... ghosted 😳

Seriously though, the women my age will definitely talk to me a lot but I am always in that friend zone and I can't escape. Maybe I genuinely need to flirt more? Idk.