[dave22]

I was dating this woman for a little while (we went out a few times, never got serious). She decided she didn't want to start a relationship because the chemistry wasn't really there and that I seemed a little "young" for my age (in other words not really mature). I didn't push it at all, even though I liked her, because I knew her answer was final. We did however agree to stay friends and see if anything developed. Over the past few months we have become good friends, and while I mostly think of her as a friend I still at times hope it could be more.

She told me a few days ago that she is seeing someone else. And while I told her I was happy for her and I really do want to see her happy, I can't help but feel a bit disappointed at the same time. I do like her and I think the chemistry has been growing. Today I sent her an email saying that I have mixed feelings but I do want to see her happy and so I hoped it could work out with her and this guy.

The thing is, I am 32 and she is 35. She really wants to get married and probably start a family soon. I also want that but am not sure if I am mature enough for her yet (she is a very poised, confident, and strong willed woman). I would hate to interfere with this, somehow convince her we should have a relationship and then not have it work out because, like I say, as a friend I really want to see her happy. So I am not really sure what I should do. Any suggestions?