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AIBU?

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To think he's too old for me?

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revent · 19/11/2024 21:12

I like a man at work. There's been some flirting, I hope it's mutual.

My work friend's and I had him as late 20's, early 30's but I found out today he's 37!

I'm 24.

Friends are still saying go for it.

AIBU to think the gap is too big? He has no children, I have one.

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Jc2001 · 19/11/2024 21:15

I think only you can really answer that. Depends where you both are in your life.

SleeplessInWherever · 19/11/2024 21:15

Our age gap is 10 years (he’s older) and honestly, most days I forget.

Is he divorced/separated? 37 and forever alone would be a huge red flag for me!

KimberleyClark · 19/11/2024 21:17

11 year age gap here. It’s not a problem.

IlooklikeNigella · 19/11/2024 21:20

No I think it's ok especially as you have a child and he has none; so you are a little accelerated in life stages.

If he was the parent and you weren't I'd be thinking don't waste your youth being his unpaid nanny.

Devilsmommy · 19/11/2024 21:33

I'm 38 and my husband is 55 so a bigger gap than yours. Age is just a number, if you like him then go for it, nothing saying you have to be with him for life

Moonlightdust · 19/11/2024 21:54

I think regardless of the age gap, bear in mind that work relationships can be very awkward if things don’t work out and of course your child comes first. Might be a bit of a red flag if he’s not had a serious relationship at that age and how he feels re children?

VeryCheesyChips · 19/11/2024 22:08

If you both want the same things from life then I think it’s an entirely normal age gap!

coldcallerbaiter · 19/11/2024 22:15

Anyone that could be your parent is too old. He is just about under that line.

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