[Macd123]

I have a friend who is several decades younger than me. I've known her for a while and she's a very pretty and smart girl with a great laugh. Anyway, we had coffee and talked for a half hour or so and it went well. I couldn't help but notice the eye contact and the smile she had on her face when we were talking. However, the whole time I was thinking that it isn't possible that she would want this relationship to go to another level. Don't get me wrong this was a great boost for the old man sitting across from her and I don't have many close friends, however, I will be in assisted living about the time she hits her stride. Eventually, she said she had to go but as she was walking out the door she turned and asked when she'd see me again. Paralysis set in and I just looked at her with a limp smile. Later at home I thought about her and life. This was another dream that was going to end bad - I can't do this. I can't turn back the clock. Let it go - god being the hero hurts. I wish this was a novel.

[Bill3]

she turned and asked when she'd see me again

When will you?

[divine1966]

What's the age difference? If you are 80 and she is 20 then perhaps it is a bit much. Othetwise who cares

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[Fuzzybear]

[Macd123]

It's a lot but it's not 60 years.

[divine1966]

How much is a lot. 10 or 20 or 30 or 40?

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[Bill3]

At age 26, Jacqueline Roque met Picasso, who was 72 at the time. They married 8 years later and remained together until his death at age 92.

At age 21, Marta Casals Istomin married cellist Pablo Casals, who was 81 at the time. They remained together until his death at age 96.

[Macd123]

Okay I'm probably getting ahead of my self because nothing has happened yet. She's 35 years younger and I'm a lot out of practice. Essentially I'm a loner but I can be charmng at times. I really like her that's why I'm hesitant because I want her to have her youth - I don't want her sitting around watching jeopardy (which I do). I know I'm really reading a lot into this but this is the kind of circular thinking I'm famous for. Thanks for the feedback.

[Bill3]

I don't want her sitting around watching jeopardy (which I do)

So if you take her out don't take her to watch Jeopardy.

Essentially I'm a loner but I can be charming at times.

Perhaps you have more in yourself than you give yourself credit for. Perhaps she sees or senses some of those things. Perhaps you and she can bring them to the prominence they merit.

[divine1966]

Well you never know... You might be a good friend if nothing else. There are no rules. I personally would not go for such difference. I prefer people closer to my age. But I know women who go for much older men.

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[Macd123]

Yeah I know - gut feeling is the gap is too large for romance. Sigh.

[Bill3]

Well right now it sounds like the relationship is very nice, what if you continue as you are? And see if she indicates any desire for anything more.

[Macd123]

i gotta take a deep breath - its complicated because I think about her. I know what this means and the brain chemicals may crush any rational thought. I guess its good to know the passion is still kicking.