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Here's the story. I am two months away from divorce. My wife left me and the kids a year ago September. I took it very hard but find myself healing. That is, she doesn't own my heart anymore. She is on her second boyfriend. I had a brief thing with a friend but have been alone for months. At work there is a young co-worker (I am 50 she is 25). She asked me to help her with her application to a graduate program. I did and she asked me to coffee. We went and talked for an hour an a half, lots of fun.
Last night was our staff holiday party. She had a little to drink and was very friendly. She asked me when we were going to go out to dinner. She is going away for the next couple of weeks on a trip to Europe. She wanted to go tonight, the one night before she left. I suggested that we wait until she gets home.
She is young and gorgeous. I will take her out to dinner when she comes back and can take things one date at a time no problem. I dont' want a serious committed relationship with a 25 year old who is going away to graduate school in nine months. Anything that I have forgotten to consider? I just am grateful that I am no longer hung up on my wife and am willing to see what other wonderful things life has in store for me (if this is any indication!).
Last night was our staff holiday party. She had a little to drink and was very friendly. She asked me when we were going to go out to dinner. She is going away for the next couple of weeks on a trip to Europe. She wanted to go tonight, the one night before she left. I suggested that we wait until she gets home.
She is young and gorgeous. I will take her out to dinner when she comes back and can take things one date at a time no problem. I dont' want a serious committed relationship with a 25 year old who is going away to graduate school in nine months. Anything that I have forgotten to consider? I just am grateful that I am no longer hung up on my wife and am willing to see what other wonderful things life has in store for me (if this is any indication!).
Nough said.
I am 36, and I would not consider an 18 yo, I am not adopting, don't waste your time and feelings in kindengarden. Don't prey in younger peoples low self esteem and issues.
My parents told me always to choose someone my own size to paly with. You are in adifferent point in life. I am not sure how you would like to be seen by your friends, family and peers hanging out with a child. think you should consider growing up. Different stages in life completely. ASk yourself why you are looking for a massage to the ego, you most certainly don't need it. You can wait until and if life offers you someone more compatible, someone you can exchange experience and not exactly each how to live. Every time you date, your emotions are up for grabs. Guard your heart and remember that age difference is one of the factors that increase likelihood of a relationship to fail, chances are greater within plus or minus 4 yrs apart. Make the choice that is right for you, let crap pass you by. The ex ended up living with his first cousin 17 yrs younger, so don't stick in the crazy cause you never knoe where that will end up....Hugs
good luck and have fun, but see it for what it is so you dont get ideas of granduer while she is just being nice cus she thinks you are a nice friend.