Really like my neighbour but...?

Question

Ive known my neighbour for about 10 years, but for some reason ive recently really started to like her, how could i turn friendship into romance without risking damaging our friendship. Other problem is shes 26 im 44 is that too much of an age gap?

Answer 1

The only person who can tell you if it's too much of an age gap is her. Some people have age gaps that span several decades - it all depends on the person. There's a big age gap between my husband and I and our relationship works but it's not right for everyone.

Personally I would never get involed with a neighbour. It will be very hard to distance yourself if things don't work out.

Answer 2

you could try all the flowers and stuff but i think the best way is to ask she can only say no and the same with the age thing that is up to the individual some girls like the older man .

Answer 3

are you both single? its a bit risky to get involved with a neighbor , if it didn't work out you would still have to see them all the time...

oh and as she is 26 that means you knew her when she was 16 so that is a little weird

Answer 4

It depends how she takes it if you ask her out and there are a lot of risks attached to this. She will have her own group of colleagues at work, she will have her own private friends and then her family. In return you are 18 years older than her which hardly puts you in touch with her age group and a bit of an infatuation with the girl.

If you've known her for ten years you should have a good idea if it's worth trying - she can only say no or never speak with you again. She may even say yes. It's all the unknowns but you have to make the decision and I hope is the right one and things go your way.

Answer 5

too much of a gap, thats borderline of disgusting.

Answer 6

Lets turn your question around a little, you are 44 , would your choice of a partner be a Lady of 62?  Already got her Bus Pass and laughter lines (wrinkles) giving her face 'character' (?). When you retired at 65 looking forward to doing the things you never had time to do when working, travel etc etc she would be 83.  Think about it.