My dad told me today he's in love with my sister's friend (Miss X). Miss X is 45, my dad's 75, she lives 700 miles away in a place he visits once a year. But they talk frequently on social media, which is how come my sister's had suspicions. Today he admitted to me that he loves Miss X, can't stop thinking about her and talking to her online. That nothing's happened physically but that he's been financially supporting her 'because it's so hard for her to make money' in her chosen profession.
He says nothing physical will happen cos Miss X won't allow it. But she lets him give her money and talks to him all the time! Miss X is no longer a friend of my sister's due to Miss X comforting a mutual friend going through a divorce and it turning out that Miss X was in fact having an affair with pal's husband. She's also known to have got involved inappropriately with other older men.
I told my dad he could talk to me without judgement, hence him spilling these dismal beans. Now he's told me it's like a weight's off him. But it's on to me! I feel upset, depressed etc, though I didn't say any of that to him cos I wanted to open up communication and hear him out. My mum would be devastated if she found out. He plans to go to Miss X's country in January and says he's counting the days! Any advice greatly appreciated...