I am 24, and my boyfriend is 56. I know age shouldn't matter, but lately I've been analysing our relationship. There are some negatives because of his age. He has a lot of health problems, which prevents us from doing a lot of things together. I also want children someday, but for him that's no longer an option, since he had a vasectomy, years ago before I met him.
Yet, I love him so much. Personality-wise, we're perfect together. He's the kindest, sweetest, most generous man, with a terrific sense of humor. I know he loves me, too. I don't know what to do. I don't really see a future with him, but I don't want to hurt him. We've been together for two years, but I've known him for five.
I'm young. I want to do all the things young people do; go to parties, have fun, travel, go to school, get married and have children.... My life is just beginning, and his, (it's scary to say,) is already half over. Yet, how can I just cast aside someone I love, who loves me and has stood by me through thick and thin for the last 5 years?
I am so confused.... |