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How to let the guy down easy if the age gap seems like too much?

This guy and I met up at an event and immediately hit it off. Folks started commenting on the sparks flying and there IS a very good chemistry/vibe between us, but then he told me he's 33 and I felt crushed because I'm significantly older. While I politely keep my distance, since knowing this, he still comes around quite a bit, always bringing me something sweet, complimenting me, bragging about me to his friends and such...

I'd be lying if I didn't say I enjoy the company or the attention, but we've been chatting for about a month or so now and I know that he just ended things with an older woman because he knew she couldn't have kids anymore and he wants kids, family, etc. So he broke things off with her. Now he seems to be starting the same pattern with me.

So I finally mentioned that I'd like to help set him up with a nice girl closer to his age. He smiled and looked down, not saying anything. Since then, if I do happen to try to connect him with a young lady he very abruptly ends the conversation with her and comes to hang out with me.

I don't get it. If he wants to be married and start a family, there's no potential for that with me. I'm flattered that such a handsome young man seems to be crushing on me, but I want to be realistic here and not get involved and attached with him if we both already know that he's got his mind set on something more than just companionship.

What should I do to help him move on to a more suitable prospect?

How to let the guy down easy if the age gap seems like too much?
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