DEAR DEIDRE: I’VE fallen for my nextdoor neighbour but can’t decide if he is only leading me on.
I’m a 68-year-old recently widowed woman, while he’s 42. He’s single and I’ve known him for several years.
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He’s been very kind to me recently and visited me regularly in the hospital, looked after my cat and also did a few odd jobs.
Sometimes I think he’s flirting with me but then he’ll ignore me in the street.
I’ve invited him over a few times for a cuppa or a glass of wine but he never turns up.
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I don’t think I’m any more to him than friends but I can’t get him off my mind.
I’m old enough to know better than to feel like this.
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DEIDRE SAYS: A major age gap can be overcome but this man most likely sees you more as a second mum and not as a potential partner.
If your heart really is set on him, then consider telling him.
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At least then you will know where you stand – but the risk is he will back away.
I suggest you give it a while to see if your feelings settle down into seeing him more as a son.
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