There is a tendency for older people to like younger and vice versa.
My personal opinion is that age difference can start being an issue when it is above 10 years and only if you make it a issue. To answer your question if you should start dating older people wil say dont unless you want to. Also meeting people doesnt mean you date them. Meet someone and see if you click. From my point of view what matters is where you are at life and how this match up with the other person.
However, there is more to say on this. Does make me think when i see for example a 20yrs old with a 40++ yrs old but must not fall into ageism. Taking chances is good. At the same time is risky if you dont have the maturity to choose what is right for you
For that to happen must know what you want and who you are. Start doing that first. We are all entitled to make mistakes and learn from that.
You need guidance you said... if you expect a guy to do that for you then you might be up for a surprise. What you need is NOT guidance but perhaps
life experience and i dont mean sex. To get that
start living... and you ll find what is the destination you want in life.
You are 22, an adult for a long time and is good set your mind frame in a bit more mature way... otherwise you will be loosing time and your youth trapped in a conventional easy way of thinking and afraid to take on things life throws at you.
Does what i say makes sense to you?
Best wishes!
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