I have someone who i trust and follow. He guides and advices me from time to time. People find me weird cause he's older. Would they say the same if he was my age?
I talked to older men online all the time when I was in college who were honestly better emotional support to me than my actual dad. I met plenty of kind men who helped me without being creepy or asking for anything in return. Made some good friends.
They likely would say nothing I think if he was your age Amy. I adore how you have trust and respect for someone older dear. I truly respect your way of thinking and approach. It's fantastic to see that quality in someone...I'm older and admire all of that 💜
Asking for advice from someone that has less or equal experience is self defeating, nothing weird about getting advice from someone that's had more time to think.