47 year old woman dating a 78 year old man

Nicole writes, "I am 47 and attracted to a 78 yer old man; we both know there is chemistry between us -- the long lingering looks between each other. He has taken me for a coffee twice and when he has said that I must know he likes me. The way he kisses me and holds my hand I know in my heart that he needs me like I need him. I am waiting patiently for him to carry it through. Please could you tell me that this relationship with the age difference could ever work? If it ever came round to sex please could you give me some ideas on what to expect."

I am a strong believer, and I have heard from thousands of couples like you in relationships with huge age difference, that a couple can have a great relationship regardless of the age gap.

Having said that, I hope you also understand that it is one thing for a 20 year old woman to date a 50 year old man but an altogether different matter when the ages are like yours. Based on typical life expectancy in the developed world, he is already past it. In other words, his health may fail and you will be taking a lot of care of him. On the other hand, you are still very young. And yes, Viagra can perform magic on very old men, but do not be surprised if he cannot perform in bed, or at least is unable to satisfy a woman this young.

What I am trying to tell you is that you both can have an excellent relationship and you should go for it as long as you understand that sex, if possible, will not be great, and the relationship may not last for a very long time.