Hooking up with an old flame

I am so glad to hear all the happy stories of couples exploring relationships without the constraints of age difference. I heard a beautiful story today from Ally, who dated a 21-year old, when she was 36. She was definitely ahead of the times since that was 8 years ago. Only during last three years have we really seen an explosion in these mature-young relationships and now they even have a term for it: inter-generational relatioships.

Ally said no to him for 18 months at that time but his persistence won her over. She never thought it would last and they dated only briefly - 3 months. Time went by, and almost like a movie, she ran into him recently a few times - the difference being that he is now divorced and has a 5-year old in his custory. First at a ball game and then at a club on two separate occasions in two separate towns. "We hooked up this past weekend and there seems to be a connection again...I don't want to be a fool again with him, but he does something to me, always has. In your opinion (he's 29 now, and I'm 44), what is the reality now?" she asks. (Related article: Dating for single parents)

Life sometimes has interesting turns and this is one of them. I would say that you should explore if there is stronger chemistry than just casual attraction to an "old flame." (Related article: Be careful dating just divorced men)

Regarding the age difference, I would not make an issue out of it. It wasn't an issue 8 years ago for either one of you (at least less so for him, maybe somewhat more for you, it seems), and it should not be an issue now either except that you both are more mature (and wiser) now.
It is hard to meet good people these days and if there is chemistry then you must give your whole to it. In any case, serendipidity is on your side.

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