Jack, I love CalliesBaby's last sentence..."If nothing more you will be taching her a lesson on how a real man treats a lady..." From everything I have read that you wrote...so true, so true!

I think it's all up to you, Jack. It's just a dinner. If you feel that you'd like to go - then do. Nice compliment too, you ol' tiger you! There are many men who date women much younger then they. You wouldn't be alone, that's for sure. Follow your gut on this one.

Just by your asking for input kind of tells me that you're not too comfortable with it. I can understand that, but that doesn't mean that you shouldn't. I have to say though, that I was very close to my father and if he had dated someone my age I'd be giving him the ewweeee!? Consider how your daughter might look at it - I know you're close. She might just say "wonderful". Then again, she may look at you in a different light, too. You don't want that.

You're a good man and a good father. You certainly can make your own decisions on what makes you happy. I'm with you what ever you decide. I just say follow your gut (oh! poor you - you're having trouble with that area - I'm so sorry for you) or - you know what I mean. Hugs.

Age is just a number and I think we get too caught up with what other people will think. Michael Douglas married Catherine Zeta-Jones and he is actually two years older than her father. I say go for it, as long as it doesn't strain your relationship with your daughter.

I have been dating a lady that is 10 years younger than me. We have had a lot of fun dates, but I have always related better to people younger than me.

I agree that age is just a number.

Hey, dear pemcat, it is only dinner, only one evening, go and enjoy yourself and you will find out for yourself.
Just be your sweet self and relax.