younger man declaring desire

[Ireland67]

hi,

i work with a guy who i have always really liked, hes a beautiful person albeit 20 years younger , and we have confided alot in each other about our private lives. due to a new opportunity i wont see him as much, out of the blue he has told me how much he desires me, i was totally gobsmacked i never thought he saw me in that light although i had often dismissed thoughts of my own about him as ridiculous.
a part of me really wants to do this, i know there is no future in it and i wouldnt hold him back from life, im not interested in a love relationship, although i love him as a friend, anyone have any advice?

Are you single?

The red flag is that you work with him. What happens when it all goes tits up and you still have to communicate with him for work?

Totally fine to have a fling with a younger man (or any man) if you're both single but be mindful of potential repercussions.

Go for it I say

You say you like him but do you fancy him OP?

But I agree with 'Banana'. If this was a friend of a friend, or a guy you met in the pub, I'd say go for it. Have a fling and see where it takes you. But the fact that you work together makes it potentially much more complicated. I'd be cautious.

Im single yes..

i wont work with him anymore thats the thing, why would he tell me now hes left?

How old are your dc's? If he is nearer their age than yours, personally I couldn't do that. But ultimately it comes down to if you fancy him, and like him, and what your personal life circumstances are like. Don't be put off just because some random on the internet might come along and say it's inappropriate!

Wow great advice, thank you, I thought everyone would tell me to run a mile. My kids have left home I live alone, suppose j just needed another voice to say can do what I want.. thank you

You're single, he's single.....go on, have an adventure. Enjoy the journey and don't worry too much about the destination.

Sounds like he wants some fun with you.

Your call... but if he was close to my kids age it would feel uncomfortable for me.

Ah go for it, if you fancy him and don't work together anymore what's the harm? Life is for living!

If you're both single and consenting - go for it! Have some fun

Just get on with it and enjoy!

You're both single and he's a man young enough to have a family later if he wants to do go for it.

P. S.
Do come back and tell us if it works out!

I will... thank you all so much x