I'm conflicted.
I've been going out with a very nice lady this winter. I told myself that I would keep it platonic, because I don't feel ready for a relationship. Everything was going along according to plan till last week. I hugged her after cards on Friday night and suddenly I want more physical affection. My friends were here on Friday and the lady of the couple was encouraging me to be more aggressive. One problem is that I'm in Florida right now and will be going home to Michigan in a month. I'm torn between desire and caution. I have had no relationships since my Susie passed fifteen months ago. I like my lady friend a lot and don't want to hurt her in any way. So I ask what have others done in similar situations? Chris
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It is wonderful that you have connected with someone and know that you can feel passion again. Sometimes, we feel like we can never feel \"normal\" again. Even if nothing else happens between you, you can thank her for making you realize that. Long distance romances are hard though. I guess my advice to you would be to talk it over with this woman and see how she feels. Just go slowly...best of luck to you. I know being in the dating game is not something we expected to deal with at our age...