Why did Melania then 28 agree to date Trump 52?

Melania Knauss, at 28, agreed to date 52-year-old Donald Trump after meeting him at a 1998 New York Fashion Week party, reportedly drawn to his vibrant energy and charm despite his age and public persona. Their connection grew from her taking his number—rather than giving hers—indicating a cautious curiosity that blossomed into a relationship, eventually leading to marriage in 2005.