Hi!
This might get a little lengthy, so I apologize!

I am a 44 year old divorced man. Not bad looking, in shape, I have a good job, a place to live. Overall my life is pretty good. I am just missing a meaningful relationship in my life. I was in a relationship for 12 years with a chaotic spouse. There was always drama and turmoil around. The drama wasn't present during the courtship. We got married young.

I have met a younger woman (27) who I have known for around two years. Lately, we have become much closer to each other mentally. I think the spark was always there anyway, from the first time I met her. We worked with each other for a year and a half, I stop by her work weekly to say hi.

she has been letting me know lately that she is unhappy in her relationship right now. She says she doesn't get any emotional support from her man. He won't talk to her, or hold her when she just needs a hug. I have been her hug/talk buddy lately. I personally have heard the way her boyfriend talks to her, and it isn't very nice. They have two children together, and he will not marry her.

I really adore her, and she has the most beautiful kids in the world! I am considering making an honest woman of her, if she will have me.

I get the impression that she grew up being raised by her mother, the father being absent most of her life. I am trying to figure out what her interest is in me. Is she looking for a father figure, or is she really interested in me? She knows I have been married before, maybe she is looking for some stability for her and her children?

Please reply with your thoughts. everyone is welcome to respond - this is a big decision in life, and I would appreciate some professional opinions! or if you have some stories to share from personal experience!
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