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To be shocked that my good friend, 37, is seeing a 66 year old lady?

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darksideofthetoon · 28/06/2026 19:59

Had a few beers with a good friend recently and got a bit tipsy and we got into his dating life. He told me that he’s been seeing a 66 year old grandmother. He is only 37 for reference. They met via online dating.

To be clear, there is nothing wrong with this but I’m just a bit shocked to be honest. He says that they enjoy each other’s company and there is no intention of it developing into anything more.

My friend has always dated younger women and not short of female attention at all.

It’s all good right?

OP posts:
TinyTempest · 28/06/2026 20:05

darksideofthetoon · 28/06/2026 20:04

Yes but he’s been seeing her for a few months and they go on dates like hiking and trips away.

Not a problem then as long as they both know they’re just friends and nothing more.

ofcolitas · 28/06/2026 20:05

TinyTempest · 28/06/2026 20:01

He says that they enjoy each other’s company and there is no intention of it developing into anything more.

So why were they both looking for a hook up on a dating site?

Because thats exactly what dating sites are for, surely?

ShetlandishMum · 28/06/2026 20:04

darksideofthetoon · 28/06/2026 20:02

No and no. It’s just the shock of the age gap.

It's isn't that uncommon tbh.

darksideofthetoon · 28/06/2026 20:04

TinyTempest · 28/06/2026 20:01

He says that they enjoy each other’s company and there is no intention of it developing into anything more.

So why were they both looking for a hook up on a dating site?

Yes but he’s been seeing her for a few months and they go on dates like hiking and trips away.

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darksideofthetoon · 28/06/2026 20:02

ShetlandishMum · 28/06/2026 20:00

Why is it an issue for you? Is she abusing him?

No and no. It’s just the shock of the age gap.

OP posts:
Mischance · 28/06/2026 20:01

Know not now!!!

Mischance · 28/06/2026 20:01

Older ladies now a thing or two! 😀

TinyTempest · 28/06/2026 20:01

He says that they enjoy each other’s company and there is no intention of it developing into anything more.

So why were they both looking for a hook up on a dating site?

ShetlandishMum · 28/06/2026 20:00

Why is it an issue for you? Is she abusing him?

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