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Should I be getting into all this stuff again ??

(35 Posts)
f77ms Mon 14-Nov-16 13:05:38

lucky Yes , you have hit the nail on the head . I do overthink things .
You have all said what I wanted to hear , it is just a friendship and if things change it will be because I want them to . Still very scary though !

Luckygirl Mon 14-Nov-16 13:01:35

Just enjoy his company. Don't overthink this!

Teetime Mon 14-Nov-16 12:59:07

It sounds to me as though you could both do with some companionship and if you get along just let things develop naturally and they will if its right for you both. Take it easy. Good Luck with it. smile

Alima Mon 14-Nov-16 12:38:28

I think the same as the others. Some say the best relationships start as friendships, you do not have to do anything you do not want to. Really sounds like the start of a really good friendship, cross any bridges when you reach them!

Im68Now Mon 14-Nov-16 12:37:43

One more thing, make him pay, your company is worth more than you realize.

Im68Now Mon 14-Nov-16 12:31:07

Can't you tell the suns past the yard arm.
you= your
the = then blush

Im68Now Mon 14-Nov-16 12:29:18

If it improves you life, if it gives you something to look forward to the for heavens sake do it

kittylester Mon 14-Nov-16 12:23:27

Exactly what sunseeker said! Enjoy it for what it is now! And let us know how it goes.

sunseeker Mon 14-Nov-16 12:19:25

At this stage I think he is just looking for a friend - I would go (but make sure you go dutch so he doesn't think it is a date). He could be having the some worries as you about the meeting!

f77ms Mon 14-Nov-16 12:10:04

Hello , looking for some input / encouragement? from you experienced people . I have been divorced from a very unhappy marriage for 12 years and said that I would NEVER be in a relationship again , I really am not sure if I should have ever been married and if it is actually me who was the problem. Saying all that I have found myself in contact with an old flame , someone I knew as a youngish teenager but have thought about him from time to time and wondered how his life turned out . We have been chatting on Facebook for several months and out of the blue I asked him to meet for a coffee , I don`t know why and actually made myself quite unwell worrying about it before we met wanting to cancel and go back to my quiet little life . The meeting was quite nice , he has had a difficult time with a sick wife for whom he was a carer until she died aged 60 early this year . He says she was a heavy smoker and had lung disease which eventually killed her in her sleep . I am just not sure how I feel about him and am very aware that he is quite vulnerable after what he has been through etc . He seems very keen on another meet up and I have agreed to one but am worried about hurting him if it doesn`t work out . I actually really like talking to him , he is such a kind man but not my usual type physically . Should this matter ? I feel very guarded and as if I may freak out if he wants to take it further (if you know what I mean) I am 65 with health problems myself , he is 67 . I just don`t know if I should get into all this again at my age !!!