bobthewhaler Posted June 30, 2003 Posted June 30, 2003 Hi. I'm completely enamoured of our receptionist. She is just a great person. She really likes me too, but is currently involved in what she describes as "a convenient relationship". She has claimed to be ending it now, and I can see that the stress of doing that is really getting to her. She is about 20 years older than me. Not a problem for me, i feel how i feel no matter what, but she has stated multiple times that she is concerned about the age difference. I think we're the only two people whose opinions matter on this subject, but she remains unsure because of it. I have been waiting (patiently, i think) until her current relationship has come to an end to really kick our relationship into gear. She treats me better than any other woman I have ever gone out with, which is nice. She also remarks about what she feels is her recent loss of independence and confidence. I'm absolutely certain that i can help her lost sense of confidence, as I have noticed that it is hard not to be confident when someone is loving the crap out of you. I am not concerned about working with her, as I will gladly find another job if she consents to enter a serious relationship with me. So my question is, "Do you think there is any way of convincing this woman that I am serious about a long-term relationship despite our age difference?" I try to tell her how I really feel, and no, i'm not very good at expressing my feelings. Any advice would be welcome to a 2-time loser like me! thanks!
quankanne Posted June 30, 2003 Posted June 30, 2003 give her some breathing space, but in the meantime continue to be her friend. she'll appreciate that you're not hounding her for a relationship, and who knows? maybe she'll grow interested in the idea of dating you because she likes you as a friend already
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