hi there... just felt the need to put my little bit of input into this conversation.... im 38, and have 3 children, the eldest being 20... my partner, or should i say ex partner as he has just left me AGAIN today is 26....

the reason why i used capitals with the again is because i genuinely believe that due to his age, he finds the upping and leaving and coming back again the next day or whatever totally acceptable.... whereas myself, being 38 really cannot be bothered with all that again... ive been there done that when i was his age... so in my opinion, which by no way, shape or form, is the absolute correct opinion, i believe mentally, men are younger than women anyway... so put to that a big gap in their ages too, well judging by my past experiences with my younger partner, an emotional rollercoaster may well be on the cards... i do hope not, i genuinely want everyone to feel happiness in their lives, so will wish your friend the very best of luck and my best wishes and sincerity if she decides to go through with it