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Should I go?

There’s an older woman who started working at my job recently. She appears to be in her early to mid 50s. She is very sweet and we have great conversations when we work together. She suggested we go out for drinks one day after work. I feel like this would be awkward just because she is 30 plus years older than me. There’s no romantic twist or anything, she’s just a nice woman. I’m a little hesitant because of the age gap.
Go out with her, she has wisdom and experience.. And she will enjoy hearing about your life as well.
Pineapple · 100+, F
you can be friends with anybody of any age... one of my best friends is 40. age means nothing when it comes to friendship
Adaydreambeliever · 56-60, F
If it's definitely non-romantic and you are sure that's not for you - then I would say, go, I am wondering if she is perhaps the motherly type, feels she wants to make sure you are ok, perhaps you remind her of herself when she was your age.
KaciAlex · 26-30, F
@Adaydreambeliever she told me we have very similar life experiences. Our birthdays are even in the same week and we found out today we live on the same street. She is retired in a field I want to go into so we talk about that a lot.
Adaydreambeliever · 56-60, F
@KaciAlex ahh so it sounds to me like she wants to help you, with advice and info.. to perhaps help you avoid the pitfalls and traps in your field and how to get ahead.. sounds like she could be useful and wants to help.

Re the age.. people are all just people... old young rich poor... we all have a beating heart and a brain... so I'd say, give her a chance...
KaciAlex · 26-30, F
@Adaydreambeliever yes, you’re absolutely right. Thank you for helping me see it in a different perspective. 😌
MrBrownstone · 46-50, M
She could teach you about life.
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
She might not be your usual idea of a 'friend', but if you have things in common and you can talk without feeling too hesitant about it, gotta be a good thing, don't you think ?
SW-User
I wouldn't be concerned or bothered by it to be honest. Enjoy a few drinks and get to know your colleague a bit better :)
newgirl · 56-60, F
I have friends of all ages, nothing wrong with it. You don't have to date her, but why not strike up a friendship?
joesand99 · 41-45, M
I say go for it! Don't let the age gap put up barriers. It will probably be a great thing for you.
chuck7882 · 61-69, M
age is just a number. If you like the person, it shouldn't matter
LyricalOne · F
Why be hesitant? We all have something to offer each other at any age.
SW-User
uncalled4 · 56-60, M
She's a coworker? Be careful.

 
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