Not so Single anymore...

nightsrainfall
nightsrainfall Posts: 244 Member
edited January 4 in Social Groups
I found someone I like. Actually I've liked him for probably several months now. Like as in I wanted to date and see him. We've been close friends for about 6 months and have known each other for over a year. We're coworkers so we understand each other's line of work and both don't want to let relationships get into work business - we don't even want to let other coworkers know. He's 18years my senior though but maturity wise, goal wise, and personality wise we are on the same page. I act much older and he's still as active as if he's younger. We both like to joke, see new things, discuss out issues, and resolve problems. Because we've been friends for so long we know each other fairly well and don't quite see each other by age anymore, however every now and again I do see myself as looking young when I see a mirror or him as older. I don't know how long this relationship will last - but we are going to try. We mesh well together and are generally good for each other. The hardest thing will probably come down to friends and family. Neither one of us is really shooting for marriage, but at the same time a relationship cannot stay seperate from others forever, and some of the people I personally know are very judgemental and may not be open to a couple with a 18 year age gap.

Just wanted to share. I'm excited to have someone I like and can share things with. I'm happy they like me back and we do so well together.

Replies

  • SherryR1971
    SherryR1971 Posts: 1,170 Member
    IMO, as long as the two of you are happy, age shouldn't matter... :)
  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,484 Member
    Congrats!!
  • pammbroo
    pammbroo Posts: 550 Member
    Awesome news....be happy and don't sweat the age thing. Only has to make sense to the two of you. Congrats!
  • shammxo
    shammxo Posts: 1,432 Member
    Yay! And I agree. Don't worry about the age thing. If it works, it works.
  • AnnaPixie
    AnnaPixie Posts: 7,439 Member
    Heyyyyyy!! Knowing how shy and anxious you have been about men in this forum, I'm sooooooo pleased for you. To find someone that gels with you is not an easy task. You're very lucky and I certainly wouldnt worry about the age until/unless it becomes an issue between the pair of you. Usually this is circled around children and either having or not having them,

    Enjoy the experience. It could last for a month,. I could last for a lifetime. Who knows? Just have a great time :flowerforyou:
  • La_Amazona
    La_Amazona Posts: 4,855 Member
    Have fun!!! Congrats!
  • RunIntheMud
    RunIntheMud Posts: 2,645 Member
    Congrats!! :)
  • pa_jorg
    pa_jorg Posts: 4,401 Member
    :drinker:
  • Prahasaurus
    Prahasaurus Posts: 1,381 Member
    It's very hard to find a suitable partner. If you're happy, if you're a good match maturity wise, don't worry about age.

    Good luck!

    --P
  • Moe4572
    Moe4572 Posts: 1,428 Member
    Congrats...have with your new relationship!
  • lniffa
    lniffa Posts: 675 Member
    Congrats! Like others have said don't mind the age if you do get along you never know where things will go, so just take it one day at a time.
  • JanieJack
    JanieJack Posts: 3,830 Member
    Whatever works for you ;-)
  • nightsrainfall
    nightsrainfall Posts: 244 Member
    Thanks everyone!
  • nightsrainfall
    nightsrainfall Posts: 244 Member
    Heyyyyyy!! Knowing how shy and anxious you have been about men in this forum, I'm sooooooo pleased for you. To find someone that gels with you is not an easy task. You're very lucky and I certainly wouldnt worry about the age until/unless it becomes an issue between the pair of you. Usually this is circled around children and either having or not having them,

    Enjoy the experience. It could last for a month,. I could last for a lifetime. Who knows? Just have a great time :flowerforyou:

    Thanks! Going with the flow and just enjoying is harder for me because I'm a huge planner and consistantly wondering 'is this right?' or whatever for any item - so I'm learning to just go with my gut and be happy for the now.
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