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I didn’t see that her son was 12 years old, so I just now checked her original post and found it there. However, in my area 8th grade is in the same building with the rest of high school. I thought her son was in the eighth grade, sorry. Also, in our area, the junior high and high school buildings are connected. So the kids from both buildings can see each other and do take the same bus.
Thanks for the clarification that some schools have junior High and High school in same campus buildings
I live in a small town and hear this sort of gossip all the time. There is no way a 37 year old is going to date a 26 year old and not get talked about. They may not have the "right" but people are going to talk.
Maybe our 37 year old should find another boyfriend. It would certainly be in the 12 year-old best interest - as in, "I can't date you because I have a 12 year old". That, I think, is a perfectly valid reason for looking elsewhere.
My boyfriend visits school with me whenever he can . Helps him bond well with my son.
Why is my dating life being talked about at school ? Well as I said I have been seen with my boyfriend while waiting for my son during pick up or after drop off . Some of the high school kids may have noticed us and were just making fun and teasing my son.
Thanks for your concern for my son and my friend is OK with me having a boyfriend.
I have dated a 26 year old when I was 43. And a 28 year old when I was 44.
I have been looked at, stared at, made comments on - I thought they were funny (they were mostly from bitter men my age, while women more likely cheered me on). But it is different when you have a child.
I am not sure why your bf needs to be around your son already and is seen at school. It sems to me this relationship is rather fresh.
Other than that - enjoy the endless sex and the other benefits of dating younger.
You're welcome. As long as the bullying is just verbal and not physical your son should just ignore the bullies until they get tired of picking on him. If they can't get a reaction out of him they should soon get tired and stop.
As I mentioned I have been separated for 7 years now and practically divorced. I am not sure why is it unhealthy to have a Boyfriend who supports me emotionally , is great with my son , respects me for who I am and sexually satisfies me and keeps me sane.
It's not unhealthy at all. Life is short and you should cherish a good relationship. The age difference is meaningless. Let people talk. It's their problem, not yours.
As I mentioned I have been separated for 7 years now and practically divorced. I am not sure why is it unhealthy to have a Boyfriend who supports me emotionally , is great with my son , respects me for who I am and sexually satisfies me and keeps me sane.
Instead of practically getting a divorce why don't you finish it? If I were the boyfriend (regardless of age difference) that would be a red flag you're not committed.
When I was about 39 - I was newly single - I started to date again.
I went to a singles event and met a man 25 years old - we went out for brunch.
He started to talk about how he liked the TV show "Star Trek" - I told him I also enjoyed the show especially Shatner & Nimoy - he looked at me funny - he was talking about Star Trek with Patrick Stewart!
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and the other benefits of dating younger.
