Age difference

Go for it!

But if after a few dates, he asks whether you could lend him some money/facilitate some deal through your bank account, cut and run.

How old are you OP? Bear in mind he might be older than he looks! At the moment just relax and see what happens. Maybe he's just keen to make new friends. If he does ask you out I'd go and just have a nice time. If it's obvious he's interested in you, then I would lightheartedly bring up the age thing. Would you be bothered by an age gap?

Hi all, I am 77 and have been told I look a lot younger, still have my natural reddish blonde hair and all my own teeth, fairly good skin, but could do with losing a few pounds. He may be keen to make new friends but in that case why did he settle on me? At coffee I usually sit with the same 4 ladies of my own age and this time they did not come and sit with me but sat nearby and occasionally looked at me and the sexy Italian guy. I bet they had a good old gossip! Yes, if he does ask me out I will go and I hope it is only to the cinema or a nice restaurant. Not dancing, or anything sporty.

Don't worry, I will be on my guard!!! Don't know what my kids would think!.

I am not bothered by a small age gap but 15 years??

Well, if he asks you out for a coffee or lunch, it will be no different than if a younger female friend invited you.
You owe it to yourself to go!
I hope he does ask you.

So he’s what, about 60 ish?
If he asks go. Don’t give him any money as Monica said.
I know a few people where the lady is older by between 8 and 18 years. And they are happy.
I just found it a bit sad that you felt the need to describe your hair, your teeth, your shape, your skin. Maybe, just maybe, he thought you looked like a lovely, friendly, nice, person. Regardless of age or looks.
Maybe he’s just looking for a friend and you seemed approachable, warm and friendly.
Good luck whichever way it pans out ? x

Annaraml how wonderful for you to be admired and possibly desired. Enjoy every moment and don’t worry about the gossips. Of course your feet are firmly on the ground. Have fun.

Strange meeting place ? Maybe it's because I'm a wary person. A restaurant I could have understood. Go carefully !

I think Smiley is right, He may well just be looking a for a friend and you were sitting alone and looked friendly.

Why do we always assume every male/female relationship has to be based on physical appearance and sexual desire?

I have a friend who is 60 and her husband of 15 years is just celebrating his 45th birthday, age is just a number!

My lovely dh was 20 yrs older than me . together over 40 yrs

EllanV I don't think church is a strange place to meet. My church even has a singles club. I have not used it as I think all the men at church know I am a widow and if they want to meet me they can always ask me after church.
Where do people meet their other halves anyway? I met my late husband at work. Previously I was briefly engaged to a young man working on a ship when I was a passenger. That didn't last long as he was arrested for stealing. He was lovely!
I never had many boyfriends, unfortunately, as I dashed into marriage much too early.
I don't know of any male/female friendships which are not based on physical appearance and sexual desire. Do you?

Next Sunday why not introduce him to your friends, and see if he is only interested in talking to you.

Go for it but be careful about the money side of things. There are a lot of people out there who are not nice (not saying he's one of them though!)

If you do go out with him , how would you feel about an intimate relationship? Personally I wouldnt have the confidence , but you may be different.

Follow your own inner feelings, what have you got to lose ? I always feel that mentality is a lot more important than age. You may chat and find him totally not your type so you then have your answer, but if it all goes well .... life’s too short to not explore future happiness .. good luck.

I expect he’s just being friendly. A man can just be a friend without having to date them.

Annaram1 - he might be married back in Italy. Had you thought of that?

Sounds like a potential golddigger so watch out!

Enjoy his company and don’t assume he is after anything but be cautious. Keep us posted we can then enjoy your young Italian vicariously ! Xx

Annaram1
I wouldn't worry about age. He hasn't asked how old you are has he, so he probably thinks you are similar ages especially as you beat you look younger.
Wow! Go for it but make sure to be in a place where there are lots of other people and do not go home alone in his car...not till you have some background on him.
The cinema isn't, IMO, a good place for a first date. You can't talk and get to know each other. He might think it's ok to put his hand on your knee in the dark or something a bit familiar for a first meeting.
Whatever happens, enjoy and keep safe (and do some background checks with his name and electoral register and 192 people finder, both free)
I met my OH on a dating site in 2013 and we're still happily a couple despite a 52/74 gap. I'm the oldie.

Do whatever you feel comfortable with. Age is simply a number and what does it matter if he is older or younger than you, not a bit in my book. Life is for living and enjoying, not wasting.

Have fun.

Just be careful. It isn’t only on the internet that people are targeted and then get taken for a ride and lose their savings. He will also know where you live.
Sorry if that sounds paranoid.

My husband and I met through attending the same church. He's ten years younger than me, fit, handsome and was considered to be quite a catch - and we've been very happily married for more than thirty years. I didn't anticipate that we would fall in love as we were simply good friends for a long time before that happened.